Silvia Mangue Alene, president of the BC Black History Awareness Society, joins host Lucky Budd for episode 10 of the Vital Victoria Podcast. They talk…
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Welcome Ian Johnson to the Victoria Foundation
The Victoria Foundation would like to introduce you to our new staff member, Director of Investments, Ian Johnson. Ian was born in Ottawa and grew…
Read MoreWelcome Sushil Saini to the Victoria Foundation
The Victoria Foundation would like to introduce you to our new staff member, Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Sushil Saini. Sushil grew up in Cobourg Ontario…
Read MoreGadsden Initiative – Meet Lindsay
Lindsay, a Gadsden Initiative member, shares her experience with the program and that, to be philanthropic, you don’t necessarily need a lot of money or…
Read MoreSee what January’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting January’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. With a new year comes a…
Read MoreGadsden Initiative – Meet Andrew
Andrew, a Gadsden Initiative member, shares how his philanthropic journey started after the loss of his parents, his experience with the program and how philanthropy…
Read MoreFunding Available to Community Service Organizations in Southern Vancouver Island and the Cowichan Valley
January 9, 2023 (Victoria, BC)– Southern Vancouver Island and Cowichan Valley non-profit organizations, Indigenous governing bodies, and charities can now apply for funding through the…
Read MoreSee what December’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting December’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. As the year 2022 wound down,…
Read MoreUnderstanding and protecting our oceans with Open Ocean Robotics
Open Ocean Robotics’ co-founder Julie Angus, the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland, joins host Lucky Budd for episode…
Read MoreRenewing Charity Buildings has Huge Ripple Effects
A study on the social and economic benefits of renovating and renewing buildings where charitable services are provided shows that there is a profound impact…
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