Victoria, B.C. – In its milestone twentieth year, the Victoria’s Vital Signs program provides an annual check-up on our region, identifying issues while looking to…
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How your Will can shape your community’s prosperity forever
Victoria Foundation has partnered with Will Power to help Greater Victorians continue their impact for generations to come. …
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Victoria Foundation opens applications for 2025 Community Grants Program
Victoria, B.C. – Applications are now being accepted for the Vital Grant Stream of the Victoria Foundation’s 2025 Community Grants Program, which provides flexible, general…
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T’esóts’en (Patrick Kelly) on a life of strengthening Indigenous relations
On the final episode of the Vital Victoria Podcast, host Lucky Budd discusses uplifting Indigenous cultures with T’esóts’en (Patrick Kelly), a member of the Leq’a:mel…
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$80,000 in Spark Funds granted to innovative projects tackling complex problems in Greater Victoria
For Immediate Release December 9, 2024 Victoria, B.C. – For its second year, Spark Funds grants through the Victoria Foundation are helping to spark…
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Capital Bike and the benefits of commuting on two wheels
Greater Victoria is quickly becoming a region known for its cycling infrastructure. There’s no doubt that pedaling comes with benefits, such as boosting your physical…
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Why you should make volunteering an important part of your life
Lisa Mort-Putland has her fingers on the pulse of volunteering in Canada, especially here at home in Greater Victoria. From learning essential skills to building…
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Federal matching opportunity helps lift the Arts in Greater Victoria
By Sara Neely, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services Arts and Culture in Victoria is consistently among the top 15 best things about Greater…
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Combating loneliness: a community foundation’s role
By Sara Neely, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services Late last year, the World Health Organization declared loneliness a “global public health priority” and launched a…
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Vital Victoria Podcast #24 – Russell Books: How a family’s literary legacy is building community
Andrea and Jordan Minter, managers of Victoria’s beloved Russell Books, tell host Lucky Budd their family story of building one of Canada’s largest independent bookstores. …
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