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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Thriving Non-Profits
Please note: registration for 2019 sessions is now closed. Check back in late October 2019 to apply for the 2020 sessions. “It is very easy…
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Help us Make it Happen!
We don’t think this will surprise you – local charities are doing some excellent work in our community. Each year we receive grant applications for…
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Greater Victoria BC2030
On May 23, a Vital Conversation about local action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals was held at UVic. A summary report of the event…
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Guest Blog: Vital Youth Empowers Students
Philanthropy is a big word; it sounds like a convoluted political ideology or maybe an illness. In reality, philanthropy is being compassionate, caring, willing…
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