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November 27, 2020
People
Office of the President & CEO
778-309-1577
November 26, 2020
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For the first time, charities and non-profits will have a designated parliamentary secretary to work with in government. Congratulations to Niki Sharma who was appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary of Community Development & Non-Profits today. By formalizing and acknowledging the important...
November 24, 2020
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Organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) experience wide-ranging systemic barriers in accessing and securing funding. To support their work in racial justice, Vancouver Foundation launched LEVEL BIPOC Grants . These $50,000 flexible operating grants to BIPOC-led...
Justice and Equity Fund
November 20, 2020
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Generations of Surrey students knew Margie Willers as a dedicated and gifted teacher who supported all the children in her classes and inspired them to become active, engaged citizens. Loved and respected by students and colleagues alike, Margie recognized the strong links between the classroom,...
Margie Willers Memorial Scholarship Fund
November 18, 2020
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If you are considering making a donation before the end of the year, please keep in mind the following dates to ensure you receive a 2020 tax receipt : Friday, December 4th - Deadline for mutual fund transfers. Friday, December 11th - Deadline to request a grant. Friday, December 18th - Deadline...
November 17, 2020
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Photo: Keiko Honda's project collects stories of people's experiences during the pandemic. Photo by Kayla Isomura. By Jenny Lee-Leugner Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) has always been about celebrating and strengthening the community. When the pandemic challenged the way people connected, British...
November 17, 2020
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By Meera Eragoda. Image above courtesy of Still Moon Arts Society. Vantage Point’s No Immunity report in May highlighted the precarity facing non-profits at the start of the pandemic. In a survey of more than 1,000 charities, almost a quarter anticipated closures or disruption in services. Three...
November 17, 2020
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When our leadership team gathered in President and CEO Kevin McCort’s office on March 16, we had no idea it would be their last time in the same room. The executives had exchanged increasingly alarmed emails all weekend: Dr. Bonnie Henry just announced BC’s 73rd case of COVID-19. What exactly would...
November 12, 2020
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Photo: George and Jean Hutchison. Courtesy of Lynda Hutchison. When Vancouver Foundation asked Lynda Hutchison to take part in a gift match supporting those impacted by the pandemic, the answer was a resounding “Yes!” For the Hutchisons, philanthropy is a family tradition. Her father, George...
November 10, 2020
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Left to right: WISH Drop-In Centre Society Executive Director Mebrat Beyene, Eastside Culture Crawl Society Artistic & Executive Director Esther Rausenberg, and our Board Chair Tom Shepansky. Photos by Marina Dodis. “Returning to normal is not an option. And it’s scary to see that." —Mebrat...
November 10, 2020
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In response to a global pandemic, Vancouver Foundation established the Community Response Fund in March and granted out $19.2 million in pandemic response funding over the next three months. These are the stories that emerged. On the cover: WISH Drop-In Centre Society Executive Director Mebrat...
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November 10, 2020
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Vancouver Women's Musical Society Legacy Fund
November 10, 2020
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Photos by Marina Dodis “It’s profound how quickly funders can pivot when there’s a will and a need,” Mebrat Beyene says as she thinks back to long hours nights helping charities keep their doors open by answering requests for emergency funding. Several days a week, she met with a team of community...
November 9, 2020
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During the pandemic, charities and nonprofits have played critical roles to fill gaps in services the public and private sectors are unable to address. Organizations like SWAN Vancouver have made all the difference for many of our community’s most marginalized populations during these challenging...
November 4, 2020
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A world where diversity is recognized and everyone is included. Founded more than 30 years ago, The Laurier Institution ignites collaboration, deepens shared learning and inspires diversity and inclusion in Canada and abroad. Since our creation in 1989, The Laurier Institution has contributed to...
The Laurier Fund
November 3, 2020
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The unprecedented challenges brought on by the pandemic have widened gaps and deepened inequities. Women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people in particular have faced disproportionate impacts ranging from significant job losses to increasing rates of domestic violence. It’s clear that BC’s...
November 2, 2020
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The Fund for Gender Equality offers grants of up to $40,000 to support organizations in BC that are working to advance gender equality through community-level initiatives. Through this Fund, we will deliver $320,000 to support organizations whose core activities, leadership, mission, and vision are...
October 16, 2020
People
Grants & Community Initiatives
604.630.5026