VICTORIA – Jeff Shemilt is an Indigenous student with his sights set on securing a master’s degree in Public Administration. He’s moved closer to achieving…
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2021 Megan Newton Memorial Award Recipient
Congratulations to Marita Michaelis who is the 2021 recipient of the Megan Newton Memorial Award. Marita Michaelis is a theatre performance student at Simon Fraser…
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Happy National Philanthropy Day!
The Victoria Foundation is a proud sponsor of National Philanthropy Day on Vancouver Island, which takes place each year on November 15, 2021. It’s a time to…
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Coast Capital Power of Youth: Giving Hearts Workshop
As part of National Philanthropy day offerings, The Coast Capital Power of Youth: Giving Hearts Workshop gave 306 youth under 25 from across Vancouver Island…
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Meet Our Team: Patrick Makokoro
The Victoria Foundation would like to introduce you to our new staff member, Granting Initiatives Coordinator Patrick Makokoro. Visit our staff page to meet the rest…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters have created life changing mentoring relationships since 1977
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and Area has been serving communities on Vancouver Island since 1977. Our mission is to “provide mentoring programs for children…
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Guest Blog: Vital Youth are making an impact in their community
Last year, Josh and I, along with a few other students at our school, had the opportunity to participate in the Vital Youth program run…
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News Release: Victorians Take Deep Dive into Urban Challenges
Canadian Urban Institute, City of Victoria and Victoria Foundation partner to deliver CUI x Victoria: Vital Conversations for Our Shared Future October 14, 2021—The Canadian…
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Thank you to our sponsors!
Existing and new businesses in our community are a vital and enriching thread in the economic, social, and cultural fabric of our region. We would…
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2021 Victoria’s Vital Signs Launch
Welcome to the launch of the 2021 Victoria’s Vital Signs! Our broadcast will begin here live at 9 am on Tuesday, October 5. Starting October…
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