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Sandra Richardson: Citizens step up in time of need

Posted as Blog Post on April 2, 2020 in Food Security, Foundation News, Philanthropy

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

Posted as News Post on April 1, 2020 in Food Security, Foundation News, Philanthropy

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

Posted as News Post on March 25, 2020 in Foundation News, Philanthropy

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

Posted as Blog Post on March 25, 2020 in Foundation News, Philanthropy, Victoria News

{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

Posted as News Post on March 21, 2020 in Food Security, Foundation News, Leadership, Philanthropy

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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Vision 2030 – The Essays

Posted as Post on September 30, 2019 in Education, Leadership, Philanthropy, Victoria News

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

Posted as Blog Post on June 18, 2019 in Environment, General, Philanthropy

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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Local grocers launch Island Food Caring campaign to support Food Rescue Project

Posted as News Post on June 3, 2019 in Food Security, Foundation News, Philanthropy

Five grocery store operators and the Victoria Foundation announced the launch of Island Food Caring, a new campaign to raise awareness and funds for the…

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2019 Donor Tea honours leaders of today and tomorrow

Posted as Blog Post on May 17, 2019 in Event, Foundation News, Leadership, Philanthropy, Youth

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: Vital Youth finale celebrates young philanthropists

Posted as Blog Post on May 7, 2019 in Foundation News, Grants, Philanthropy, Youth

For a long time, I connected philanthropy to wealth. In my mind a philanthropist was a rich person who donated their money to charity. This…

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