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March 2, 2021
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We know many of you are likely planning your funding sources for the year. To help you with this, we want to share that our grantmaking will look a bit different in 2021 as we continue our work to center justice and equity as our core purpose . Why are we making changes? We remain committed to our...
March 1, 2021
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Connie, son of John Michas (Sr) and Kathryn Michas, weighed in at about 11 lbs. By age 12, Connie was over 6’ tall and 180 pounds. Back in 1952, that was really big. He was the friendliest, most optimistic person who ever drew breath. Con’s signature hug embraced and lifted you off the ground while...
Con Michas Scholarship at Kitsilano High Endowment
February 22, 2021
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Since 1973, Alano Club of the North Shore, a non profit, has supported people in recovery seven days a week, 365 days a year. Each group receives the support of the club and on-going encouragement to ensure each group meeting at our facility grows in strength. At our facility we deliver on our...
Alano Club of the North Shore Endowment Fund
February 19, 2021
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Transoft Solutions is committed to investing in our communities. In 2016, we established the Transoft Foundation Transferable Fund at Vancouver Foundation to help drive our mission to be a socially responsible organization and to actively participate in making the world a better place for future...
Transoft Foundation Transferable Fund
February 18, 2021
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Through the Investment Readiness Program (IRP), Vancouver Foundation in partnership with Canvas Foundation, Vancity Community Foundation, and Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), has awarded funding to 29 organizations, deploying a total of $980,976 across BC. The IRP supports social purpose...
February 17, 2021
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Nearly a year into the pandemic, the fabric that ties together people and communities across our province is fraying. That’s what we’ve learned in Unraveling, a new report produced by Vantage Point with the support of Vancouver and Victoria Foundations. It reveals almost half of BC’s non-profits...
February 10, 2021
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The Vancouver Police Museum collects, preserves and interprets the history of the Vancouver Police Department. Over 18,000 people visited the museum last year, including 5,800 students who participated in their forensic-science themed school programs.
Vancouver Police Historical Society & Centennial Museum Raymond J. Canuel Scholarship/Bursary Endowment Fund
February 4, 2021
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The Shaughn & Sharon Clements Foundation was created to support three of Vancouver Foundation’s Focus Areas that are close to our heart: Children & Families, Animal Welfare, and the Environment. Through these Focus Areas, we trust community advisors to direct donations to where they are...
Shaughn and Sharon Clements Foundation
February 1, 2021
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Sunny Johal is an Emergency Physician in Vancouver, BC. His interests span health tech, genomics, AI in medicine, and healthcare policy. He serves as an advisor to start-ups across North America and is a policy advisor for the federal government on behalf of the Canadian Medical Association. He is...
January 29, 2021
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Gloria “Goldie” Smith was true to her nickname — bright, unique and rare. Her openness and welcoming approach were a constant beacon for drawing in new and old friends. Her heart and light made a lasting impression on everyone she met and with a contagious smile, unique style, and a presence that...
Gloria Smith Legacy Fund
January 27, 2021
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Zahra Esmail has been the Executive Director of the vibrant South Vancouver Neighbourhood House since 2016, and is the first Executive Director of the Marpole Neighbourhood House, which opened under her leadership in 2019. Zahra works with her diverse teams to build community connections and...
January 27, 2021
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Maury is a seasoned executive leader and board director with more than 30 years of experience across a wide range of business sectors in Canada, the United States and in Europe. He is very committed to making a positive impact in the community and has served on a variety of for-profit and not-for-...
January 21, 2021
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In November 2020, we launched the Fund for Gender Equality in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) to support organizations that are working to advance gender equality through community-level initiatives. In total, 21 organizations have been awarded grants, with more than $755,...
January 14, 2021
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Canada World Youth (CWY) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to youth empowerment. CWY collaborates with partners in Canada and around the world to create transformative learning experiences for youth through participation in sustainable community-driven projects. The Guy...
Guy Bordeleau Commemorative Fund