M. Kira Goodwin, affectionately referred to as Our Girl by all, was an exceptional person. She was taken from us prematurely at the age of…
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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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Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #12 – Standard of Living
Sometimes it seems like not a day goes by without the cost of something going up. From food to electricity, from rent to insurance, the…
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Changes made at Victoria Foundation Board
A new year brings new changes at the Victoria Foundation, including some shuffling of board members, staff and committee members for 2019. The Victoria Foundation…
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Guest Blog: From Otters to Others – Art Into Philanthropy
This article first appeared in the Winter 2018 issue of The Scrivener, the quarterly publication of the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia. Have…
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Local Charities Receive $2.2M in Grants
December 18, 2018 Christmas Comes Early for 106 Local Charities Receiving $2.2M in Grants from Victoria Foundation Latest grants bring total for the year to…
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Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #11 – Economy
When we talk about the economy in Greater Victoria, you hear a lot about tourism, industry, the tech sector, but where does the charitable sector…
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17,000 Free Bus Trips Thanks to Grant
Dec 13, 2018, Victoria • Just in time for the holidays, the Victoria Foundation has announced a huge gift to those grappling with the cost of…
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Guest Blog: Resilience, Resolution and Renewal at Pearson
Mohammad Diyaa Wael Ammori (YR 44/2019, Palestine/Lebanon) is an optimist driven by determination. “I think it is mostly the type of person I am,” he…
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