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