Just as the money was raised quickly, Rapid Relief Fund donations have been distributed to those in need equally as fast. Below is a listing…
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Rapid Relief Fund to provide much-needed support for region’s most vulnerable residents
Victoria, B.C. – Today, the Victoria Foundation, the Times Colonist and the Jawl family have teamed up in an effort to raise $1 million for…
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Message to Grantees during COVID-19
A MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS Like the rest of the world, the Victoria Foundation is watching the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic unfold in…
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Vision 2030 – The Essays
Victoria is fortunate to be home to many visionary leaders with expertise and experience — people who are dedicated to making the city, province, and…
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Food Security Centre a testament to power of commmunity
The speech below, delivered by Matthew Kemshaw at the announcement of the purchase of the Food Security Distribution Centre, is a testament…
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2019 Donor Tea honours leaders of today and tomorrow
The Victoria Foundation’s annual Donor Tea event, recently held at Government House, is a way for our staff and board to thank the donors who…
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Guest Blog: Youth Volunteerism – Barriers and Breakthroughs
There were five panelists (three youth with lived experience and two adults with lived experience/field expertise) who spoke at the Youth Volunteerism: Barriers…
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Youth Volunteerism: Barriers and Breakthroughs
Help us kick off National Volunteer Week with this Vital Conversation! On April 8th, come celebrate young people (aged 15-29) in our region that are…
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Guest Blog: Resilience, Resolution and Renewal at Pearson
Mohammad Diyaa Wael Ammori (YR 44/2019, Palestine/Lebanon) is an optimist driven by determination. “I think it is mostly the type of person I am,” he…
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Thriving Non-Profits testimonial: Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre
Four staff from Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) participated in the Thriving Non-Profits cohort this past year. We were thrilled to be selected and…
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