The Victoria Foundation would like to introduce you to our newest staff member, Scott Antaya. Scott is the new Administrative Assistant for Special Funds. Watch…
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Local non-profits adapt and prepare for future with help of over $300,000 in funding
The Victoria Foundation distributed $307,000 of non-repayable capital to 16 local social purpose organizations, as part of the Government of Canada’s Investment Readiness Program (IRP)….
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Your Guide to Giving: The Donor Advised Fund
The most popular fund that is established at the Victoria Foundation is a donor advised fund which provides the donor with flexible, personal involvement in…
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Strengthening the wellbeing of our community
A letter from the Victoria Foundation’s Board Chair, Zaman Velji As the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Victoria Foundation, it is my…
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From chronically stressed to helping others with their mental health
Just before Christmas in 2016, Erin Oldman’s doctor advised her to take a break. She’d spent most of the previous decade working as a safety…
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Comment: Working together to get through the pandemic
Published in the Times Colonist – February 10, 2021 A commentary by Sandra Richardson, CEO of the Victoria Foundation. I read with interest, Gwyn Morgan’s…
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Unraveling: New Research Reveals Vital Services in BC at Serious Risk
Non-profit organizations across BC continue to be at risk. Back in Spring 2020, the No Immunity report showed 15-19% of non-profits faced closure and 23%…
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$126,000 Awarded for Adoption and Permanency Projects in BC
The Adoption and Permanency Fund of BC has granted a total of $126,000 to seven unique projects in support of adoption and permanency in British…
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Over 600 Indigenous students share $2.2M in Awards
Even during a global pandemic, Alexyss Dieno is working hard to earn a Bachelor of Health Science Degree at Simon Fraser University. She is moving…
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Your Guide to Giving: Starting a Fund at the Victoria Foundation
There are many reasons why one would establish a fund with us. Some people view it as an opportunity to give back in return for…
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