Just as the money was raised quickly, Rapid Relief Fund donations are being distributed to those in need just as fast. Below is a listing…
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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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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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Farmers and food producers in Greater Victoria receive financial boost
Victoria, BC — Farmers and food producers in the region received a boost with the BC Ministry of Agriculture’s announcement that it will provide $50,000…
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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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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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Board Member Carey Newman to receive Order of BC
Victoria Foundation Board Member Carey Newman is among the 14 people announced to be appointed to the Order of BC this year. The Order of…
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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: BC’s Nesting Seabirds Have World Significance
The Ronald D. Jakimchuk Foundation for Wildlife and Biodiversity Research was established as a donor advised fund at the Victoria Foundation in 2017. This fund supports…
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