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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Chris Allan Legacy Fund
Christopher David Allan was a proud Canadian, serving his country at home and abroad as a Captain in the Royal Canadian Air Force, piloting the…
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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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Peter Golden Social Justice Fund
Peter Golden (1952-2018) was a tireless advocate for social justice, both in his professional capacity as a lawyer (McGill Law School 1991 BCL/LLB) and as…
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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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2018 Donor Tea honours community leadership
The tea was flowing and spirits were high at our annual Donor Tea, held this past Tuesday, April 17 in celebration of the people who…
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November 28 is GivingTuesday in Canada
Share an ‘UNselfie’ showing how you give back to your community, and you’ll be automatically entered to win one of two (2) prizes of $500 each.
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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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TALKING ABOUT TALKING ABOUT PHILANTHROPY
The Advisor/Client Conversation ~ By Sara Neely, Victoria Foundation [originally published in The Scrivener magazine, June 2017] Two-thirds of the wealth in Canada…
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Guest Blog: Back to School Picnic helps give a head start
The annual Aboriginal Back to School Picnic initiative began at Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services in 2003 as a small community celebration for…
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