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May 7, 2018
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Vancouver, BC – As politicians and policy makers grapple with transit, jobs, and affordability ahead of municipal elections, an important new study offers insight into what immigrant and refugee youth think of these issues in an increasingly diverse Metro Vancouver. Commissioned by Vancouver...
November 28, 2017
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Vancouver, BC – According to new research published today by Vancouver Foundation, falling participation in community activities and greater vulnerability to social isolation among some groups means that now – more than ever – it`s time to invite everyone to take part in community life. The new...
March 18, 2016
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VANCOUVER, BC, March 18, 2016 – Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) is pleased to announce a $500,000 contribution from the Welcome Fund for Syrian Refugees (Welcome Fund) to the Vancouver Foundation in support of local settlement efforts. The Vancouver Foundation will direct these funds to ISS...
November 30, 2015
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VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Foundation today announced that its fund holders have granted $544,000 to charitable projects and charities across British Columbia in support of the annual Giving Tuesday movement. Taking place today – December 1st, 2015 – Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that...
May 7, 2015
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May 7, 2015 Vancouver Foundation becomes the first Canadian community foundation to join the Open Licensing movement. VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Foundation today announced that, beginning in 2017, it will adopt an open licensing policy for projects funded through its community granting programs. The...
April 9, 2015
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Vancouver, BC - Vancouver Foundation is proud to announce the return of its Neighbourhood Small Grants program. Both Neighbourhood Small Grants and Greenest City Neighbourhood Small Grants are now accepting applications for 2015. Neighbourhood Small Grants help connect and engage residents in their...
July 18, 2014
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This week, Vancouver Foundation had the opportunity to connect with the leaders of diverse organizations with international reach – all of whom are focused on a common goal of creating healthy communities in British Columbia. I’d like to share some of the fantastic work we learned about. ~ Kevin...
July 16, 2014
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The City Of Vancouver is committed to becoming a healthier city. The 2025 Healthy City strategy outlines 12 long term goals and targets in areas ranging from early childhood education, affordable housing, food sustainability and connections and engagement. The goals are set, but exactly how to meet...
April 15, 2014
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Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Foundation has contributed close to $1.07 million to 16 community employment projects throughout the province that help meet the Community Action Employment Plan’s goal of finding jobs for 1,200 adults served by Community Living BC (CLBC) by 2016. While some of the...
March 3, 2014
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March 3, 2014 - Vancouver Foundation today announced that its popular Neighbourhood Small Grants program (NSG) is open for 2014 applications to help make metro Vancouver neighbourhoods even better places to live by helping residents connect with their neighbours. The program also unveiled a brand...
February 26, 2014
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FEBRUARY 26, 2014, Vancouver, B.C. – A public opinion study released today by the Real Estate Foundation of BC and Vancouver Foundation found that only 38 per cent of respondents say that current water use in their region is sustainable. Three in four British Columbians (76%) believe that if...
February 17, 2014
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$20,000 donation from the Syd Vernon Foundation supports Giving in Action Society’s Endowment 150 program Residents in northern BC with disabilities recently received a welcome push along the road to financial security thanks to a $20,000 donation from the Syd Vernon Foundation to the Giving in...
February 7, 2014
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Some might say family is never more important than when helping young people find solid footing as adults. This Family Day, Vancouver Foundation is pleased to announce it has approved $700,000 in grants for 2014 for community partnerships that support youth during the challenging time transitioning...
February 4, 2014
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Today the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Foundation announced the community grant recipients of the second cycle of the Greenest City Fund, which will help support projects related to the City’s greenest city goals. The fund has distributed nearly $1 million of the earmarked $2 million in...
December 2, 2013
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Diamonds may be forever, but having a roof overhead can make an everlasting difference in the life of a vulnerable youth at risk of becoming homeless. Britton Diamonds in Vancouver has committed one per cent of its store sales during the month of December to Vancouver Foundation’s Youth...
November 15, 2013
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Vancouver Foundation congratulates former President and CEO, Faye Wightman, and former Board member Robert Lee on receiving Giving Hearts Awards today from the Vancouver chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in recognition of their contribution to philanthropy. The awards...
November 14, 2013
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Vancouver Foundation today released Youth Vital Signs , a report card on quality of life in metro Vancouver from a youth perspective. This comprehensive survey, co-sponsored by Coast Capital Savings, City of Vancouver and MAKe Marketing, captures the shared experiences of 3,500 young people in the...
October 15, 2013
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In its first year of operation, the Vancouver Rent Bank (VRB) program has prevented evictions for over 200 people through the use of small, interest-free loans to help them through a temporary financial crisis. Since October 2012, the VRB has approved 137 interest-free loans, helping 228 people -...
October 9, 2013
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Vancouver, BC − The majority of British Columbians want to extend the age of government support to youth in foster care from 19 to at least age 21, a new province-wide survey conducted by Vancouver Foundation has found. There’s a strong link between being in foster care and becoming homeless...
October 1, 2013
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Vancouver, BC – Immigrant and refugee youth are calling upon the B.C. Ministry of Education to allow English Language Learning (also known as English as a Second Language) courses to count toward high school graduation credits by launching an online petition through www.make-it-count.ca The...
July 24, 2013
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Vancouver, B.C. – Gord MacDougall, Board Chair of Vancouver Foundation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin McCort as President and Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver Foundation. McCort replaces retiring President Faye Wightman, and will formally assume the Foundation’s CEO role in...
July 2, 2013
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Vancouver Foundation today announced the appointment of Sarah Morgan-Silvester, Chancellor of the University of British Columbia, to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Ms. Morgan-Silvester has extensive experience across North America in the financial services sector. She is a Director of ENMAX...
June 4, 2013
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June 4, 2013 -- Vancouver Foundation embraced His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada’s call to build a more “smart and caring” nation by launching a $4 million Smart & Caring Community Fund today to support its priority programs in metro Vancouver focused...
May 30, 2013
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Vancouver -- May 30, 2013 -- Faye Wightman, President and CEO of Vancouver Foundation, announced that she will retire later this year as the head of Canada's largest community foundation, a position she has held for the past eight years. Wightman was instrumental in transforming Vancouver...
May 29, 2013
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May 28, 2013 -- Members of the public will get a glimpse of life on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) through the eyes of its resident artists at a visual arts exhibit starting May 29 at the Cultch, 1895 Venables Street in Vancouver. Co-sponsored by Vancouver Foundation and Carnegie Community...