Previous Announcements
December 2009
Grant deadlines for 2010
Vancouver Foundation has announced the details of its 2010 granting program.
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Visit the Grant Seekers section of our website
Vancouver Magazine - Power 50
Two of Vancouver Foundation’s Board members named to Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 list: Jake Kerr (Chair) and Brandt Louie. Read more
November 2009
Vancouver Foundation Magazine
Read inspiring stories about basketballs for kids, farmland preservation and creative seniors.
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October 2009
Weathering the Storm
A report that shows just how tough it was on BC charities in 2009 - and what's expected in 2010.
Download the report.
Read the press release.
Citizen Kerr
Vancouver Foundation Chair, Jake Kerr, talks about his philanthropic portfolio.
Read the article
September 2009
Addressing HR challenges in the non-profit sector
In May 2009, the HR Council for the Voluntary & Non-profit Sector and Vancouver Foundation hosted a provincial forum to examine labour force issues in the nonprofit sector. More than 40 individuals representing a wide range of leaders from BC’s non-profit sector and provincial government gathered in Vancouver for a day of discussion and action planning.
Click here to review the summary report
August 2009
New Vice President of Grants and Community Initiatives
Vancouver Foundation welcomes Scott Borland.
Read more
BC Business highlights the benefits of legacy giving through Vancouver Foundation
Scroll to the highlighted section on page four and read how you can make a gift that will keep on giving.
Read the article
Vancouver Foundation and Carnegie Centre support local artists
Vancouver Foundation and the Carnegie Community Centre have announced the first round of successful applicants in a pilot program called “DTES Small Arts Grants.”
Read more
July 2009
Completing the puzzle on immigrant employment
Story on Bob Elton, Chair of BC Hydro, and his work with Vancouver Foundation on the Immigrant Employment Council of BC.
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Good news for fundholders
We are pleased to report that Vancouver Foundation has had positive investment returns for the second quarter of 2009. This means, we are able to make distributions from your fund's income, not from capital.
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Arthur Erickson's family establishes fund
The family of renowned architect Arthur Erickson has established a scholarship fund at Vancouver Foundation to help future students of architecture.
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Giving Brochure 2008
This brochure honours individuals, corporations and organizations who generously supported Vancouver Foundation in 2008.
Browse the Giving Brochure
Vancouver Foundation offers to double donations
Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, Vancouver Foundation is offering dollar for dollar matches on donations of $1,000 or more to its Community Impact Fund.
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Vancouver Foundation makes emergency grant to Richmond Cat Sanctuary
Vancouver Foundation has approved an emergency grant of $7,500 to the Richmond Cat Sanctuary to help cope with a sudden influx of 100 farm cats and kittens at the facility.
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June 2009
First Nations artist shares his success with Vancouver Foundation
Alano Edzerza is launching his newest collection of artwork on June 18, 2009 and is donating
25 per cent of his total sales to Vancouver Foundation.
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Faye Wightman - appointed Chair of national board
Community Foundations of Canada announces the appointment of Faye Wightman, President and CEO of Vancouver Foundation, as Chair of their Board of Directors.
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Vancouver youth release report card on quality of life
Youth Vital Signs was developed by youth for youth to measure their perceptions and grade their experiences of life in Vancouver. Over 1,700 youth participated in the survey, which is the first of its kind.
Read the news release
Visit www.youthvitalsigns.ca
Vancouver Foundation Magazine
Read our newest issue of Vancouver Foundation Magazine. Call if you'd like your own copy.
April 2009
The face of philanthropy is changing...
Vancouver Foundation announces the appointment of three exceptional people to its 12-member Board.
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March 2009
BC Arts Renaissance Fund a resounding success
As the program comes to a close, the results show more than 130 arts organizations established endowment funds worth $50 million.
Read more
In the business of reducing homelessness
BC Business magazine article on the work of Vancouver Foundation board member John McLernon, as he takes a lead in addressing the issue of homelessness.
Read the article
February 2009
Vancouver Foundation supports the launch of Streetohome with $500,000
Streetohome officially launched with an announcement of $750,000 in private funding to projects that address homelessness.
Read the news release
January 2009
Vancouver Foundation approves $203,000 for Interior and Columbia/Kootenay non-profits
Vancouver Foundation is funding eight unique projects that address a variety of community issues in BC's Okanagan, Thompson and Columbia/Kootenay regions.
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Vancouver Foundation gives $745,000 to help homeless youth
Youth face enormous challenges to finding housing in metro Vancouver and these grants will provide them with innovative housing solutions.
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Endowment 150
With a $5 million grant from the Province of BC, Vancouver Foundation has created Endowment 150, a new initiative to help people with disabilities and their families save for the future. [More]
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December 2008
Vancouver Magazine features Vancouver Foundation President and CEO
Read what Faye Wightman has to say about the impact of the economic downturn on charities, homelessness and more. Read the article.
Striving for the common good, in uncommon times.
Learn how Vancouver Foundation has been affected by stock market volatility, and what our distribution plans are for 2009. [More]
November 2008
Vancouver Foundation Magazine
Read our newest issue of Vancouver Foundation Magazine. Call if you'd like your own copy.
October 2008
Vital Signs
Vancouver Foundation's Vital Signs for Metro Vancouver 2008 examines both citizens' perceptions as well as the realities in 12 key areas that affect the quality of life in metro Vancouver.
September 2008
Vancouver Foundation celebrates 65 years in the community
Vancouver Foundation celebrated its 65th birthday at a community event attended by over 400 people. [Click here for all the details]
Transportation Grants
Vancouver Foundation provides transportation grants to immigrants, refugees, and homeless youth. [More]
July 2008
Vancouver Foundation approves $622,000 for Island non-profits
Vancouver Foundation is funding 25 unique projects that address a variety of community issues on Vancouver Island. [More]
May 2008
Vancouver Foundation Magazine
Vancouver Foundation has launched a new magazine that highlights community success stories, as well as profiles on donors and organizations making a difference. [More]
Vancouver Foundation introduces My Philanthropy
A convenient on-line service where donors can review their fund, research organizations and upcoming project proposals, and make grants all with the click of a mouse. [More]
"Moving Foundations"
A BC Business article on Vancouver Foundation as it celebrates 65 years of philanthropy. [More]
April 2008
Youth Homelessness
Vancouver Foundation targets youth homelessness and awards $414,000 in grants to this area. [More]
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