YAH Video Contest is an opportunity for youth (ages 14-21) in the CRD to create a short video to educate, challenge beliefs and raise awareness about homelessness in our communities.
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The second oldest community foundation in Canada – the Victoria Foundation – celebrates its 75th anniversary!
(Victoria, BC) February 28, 2011 – From its beginning in 1936, in the midst of the Depression, the Victoria Foundation has grown from operating out of a soup kitchen called the Sunshine Inn to granting over $9.7 million in 2010.
Read MoreEvery Step Counts marks 2nd Anniversary with TC 10K
February 22, 2011, Victoria, BC – For over two years, Every Step Counts, a unique running program founded by the Victoria Foundation and hosted at the Victoria Cool Aid Society, has been helping people grow health, confidence and community participation.
Read MoreNational Health Awareness Month
February is Nation Health Awareness Month. We’d like to take a minute to recognize some of the great organizations and individuals in Victoria who keep us healthy.
Read MoreWant to give? How to pick a nonprofit.
Do you want to get involved with a local nonprofit? There are plenty to choose from. Whether you want to give money or time, here are some tips to help you decide where to focus your resources.
Read MoreGift to UVic Libraries will preserve local at-risk historical Chinese collection
February 6, 2011 (Victoria, BC) – Another significant grant was announced by the Victoria Foundation this evening at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association New Years Gala Dinner at the Golden City restaurant.
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Visit the 75th anniversary edition of our website. You can view the interactive timeline to learn about our rich history, enjoy stories from our community, and read a special message from the Foundation's CEO and Board Chair.
Read MoreGreen Office, Happy Environment
We’re proud to have a fantastic Environment Committee at the Victoria Foundation; They meet monthly to discuss a range of environment-related ideas, concepts and goals. A lot of the changes we’ve made over the past years make a huge impact to our overall footprint but were relatively easy to implement.
Read MoreVictoria Foundation honours 75 years with a $75,000 gift to the Chinese Canadian community
February 2, 2011 (Victoria, BC) – There will be more to celebrate as the local Chinese community rings in the Year of the Rabbit this Thursday, February 3rd.
Read MoreGreen Philanthropy
Environmental philanthropy is something that you can work into your day-to-day life. Small changes make big differences.
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