One in six Victoria children arrive at school with empty tummies. That statistic means too many hungry kids. Hungry kids who can’t focus. Hungry kids…
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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: Youth Volunteerism – Barriers and Breakthroughs
There were five panelists (three youth with lived experience and two adults with lived experience/field expertise) who spoke at the Youth Volunteerism: Barriers…
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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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Guest Blog: My name is Carmen Ho, and I am Chinese-Canadian
Earlier this summer, I received an email with news that I received a Victoria Foundation Chinese-Canadian Community Bursary for the University of Victoria, one I…
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Applications open for Megan Newton Memorial Award in Theatre
Applications for the Megan Newton Memorial Award in Theatre are open now until September 30, keeping alive the memory of a vibrant young woman by…
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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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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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