It’s a beautiful day on the Salish Sea aboard the Maritime Museum of BC (MMBC)’s 1897 gaff-rigged sloop Dorothy. She’s steering away from crowded anchorages…
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Flourishing on the Frontline: exploring what helps paramedics thrive
. . Rachel and Ernest Fox were dedicated life-long learners who wanted to encourage others to experience higher education – and they wanted to help…
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Legacy gift helps homegrown talent meet international opportunities
How a love for dance leads to a lasting legacy . Dr. Betty “Chrystal” Kleiman loved the arts, especially dance. Outside of her work as…
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It’s about the place – using our capital to work harder for our community
Carol Hall, the Victoria Foundation’s Senior Director of Innovation & Impact, leads a staff team working to accelerate our impact to solve some of the…
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Victoria Foundation distributes $5.35 million in Vital Stream funding to 209 organizations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VICTORIA, B.C. – Just over $5.35 million is being distributed this year to 209 charitable organizations in the capital region, through the…
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Guest blog: Refugee sponsorship in Greater Victoria, a story of resilience and community
Ten years ago, the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) began resettling refugees in our region through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Since…
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The Gail O’Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund
Celebrating Gaia Series: A Metamorphosis in Consciousness, April 2025 to April 2028 Gail was a cellist with the Victoria Symphony for over 30 years and…
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Guest Blog: How the Vital Youth program shaped my career plans after high school
Since 2003, over 800 students in school leadership classes, youth advisory committees, and more have taken part in the Vital Youth program , which…
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Working with your client’s best interest in mind
Karen Cameron, CPA, CGA Professional advisors are highly trusted by their clients to guide them each year in their business and personal financial and family…
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The Victoria Foundation shows support for downtown by securing long-term office space
A challenge for many charitable organizations is securing appropriate, long-term space. This has certainly been a challenge for the Victoria Foundation over the years. To…
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