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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Island talent raises funds in ‘Living Room’ concert on Friday
Originally printed in the Times Colonist on April 14, 2020. Some of Vancouver Island’s top musical talent will be coming together — virtually, of course…
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Sandra Richardson: Citizens step up in time of need
What a difference a day makes. It’s a cliché, but I’m not sure I’ve ever been more aware of how true it can be. And…
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Local Grocers and Victoria Foundation Raise $32,112 to Support Food Rescue Project
VICTORIA, BC – At a time of great need in our community, Greater Victoria residents have reached deep to help support the Island Food Caring…
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Rapid Relief Fund crosses $1M mark, expands to new agencies for second round
The generosity of Victorians was in full force as the Rapid Relief Fund in support of our region’s most vulnerable residents surpassed $1 million in…
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Sandra Richardson: Small contributions can lead to great impact
{This article originally appeared in the Victoria Times Colonist on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.} When the Victoria Foundation was established in 1936, it was because…
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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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Guest blog: Welcoming the Thomas John Ferris Memorial Scholarship Fund
Tom Ferris was born in Toronto, Ontario on January 23, 1956 and graduated from William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute in 1975. He attended the University…
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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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Guest Blog: Connecting kids with nature
Peninsula Streams Society recently established a legacy fund hosted and managed by the Victoria Foundation. The Peninsula Streams Society Fund will provide a source of…
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