Previous Announcements
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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