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October 16, 2018
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Vancouver Foundation, in partnership with the BC Arts Council, will be launching the Arts and Social Innovation Program intended for arts and culture not-for-profit organizations interested in developing social innovation projects. Running from March to May of 2019, the Program will support a...
July 10, 2018
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Vancouver Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of LEVEL, our new youth engagement initiative. This new initiative will seek to level the playing field by empowering young Indigenous and racialized immigrant and refugee leaders to amplify their voices in matters important to them and to...
May 14, 2018
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Vancouver Foundation is pleased to announce that our evolution from Field of Interest Grants to two new grant programs: Participatory Action Research Grants and Systems Change Grants is ready for grant applicants to explore. What’s behind the changes? For the last three years, we focused our Field...
April 16, 2018
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In February, we shared the news that Vancouver Foundation is enhancing the way we respond to community needs by evolving our current Field of Interest Grants to two new grant programs: Participatory Action Research Grants and Systems Change Grants . In May, we will release new Program Guidelines...
April 11, 2018
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A well prepared, up-to-date Will is important so that you can make your final wishes known. Your Will can ensure the financial security of your family and provide a gift for your community. Charitable giving through your estate can result in significant tax savings. But most importantly, it’s a...
March 21, 2018
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There are many things to consider in estate planning, which can be a barrier for the one third of adults in Canada that have not yet created a will. There is also the misconception that without a will, assets were automatically distributed to next of kin - but this is not always the case, and even...
March 5, 2018
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Over the next two months, Terra, Dave and Mike will travel to over 15 communities to connect with staff from a wide variety of charitable organizations. They're sharing presentations and holding discussions about our two new grants programs - Participatory Action Research Grants, and Systems Change...
February 20, 2018
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Neighbourhood Small Grants is back for 2018! Vancouver Foundation, and our partners across the province, are excited to announce that Neighbourhood Small Grants are open for application in more communities than ever before across the lower mainland and beyond – including Abbotsford, Maple Ridge,...
February 15, 2018
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Over the last three years, Vancouver Foundation’s Field of Interest Grants program has focused on funding projects that address the root causes of pressing issues, and we’ve referred to these kinds of projects as social innovations. We’ve done so because we believe these kinds of projects can make...
February 7, 2018
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Since 2011, Vancouver Foundation has invested significant time, energy, ideas and money in bringing together foster care youth and immigrant and refugee youth, listening to them, and empowering them to address issues that affect them. Now that important progress has been made, including meaningful...
January 19, 2018
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In early December, the Vancouver Foundation Board held its last meeting of 2017. As with many events nearing year-end, the timing offered opportunity for reflection. Our guest speaker that day – Vu Le, Executive Director of Rainier Valley Corps – reminded us that diversity, inclusion, and equity is...
November 27, 2017
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Are we feeling more isolated than five years ago? Do we know our neighbours well enough to ask for help? Are we participating in community life? In 2012, our first Connections and Engagement report revealed some challenging findings. We described Metro Vancouver as a hard place to make friends, our...
November 24, 2017
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In November, Tracy Themes, Financial Advisor and Co-Founder of Sophia Financial Group , led an engaging discussion about Money, Meaning,and Mindfulness. Money is the currency of modern life, and yet we are socially conditioned not to talk about it. Understanding how to align our economic behaviour...
November 6, 2017
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If you are considering making a donation before the end of the year to ensure a 2017 tax receipt , please keep in mind the following dates: Friday, December 15th - Deadline for securities donations Wednesday, December 20th - Deadline to make a grant Thursday, December 28th - Deadline for cheque...
October 31, 2017
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We are excited to unveil a new one minute video that explains one of the benefits of having an endowment fund. My Philanthropy is Vancouver Foundation's secure online portal that gives fund advisors access to fund information, investment updates and other helpful information like recommending...
October 15, 2017
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Vancouver Foundation, in partnership with the Carnegie Community Centre , is proud to announce the Downtown Eastside Small Arts Grants program opens for applications on Monday October 16, 2017 . For many years, we’ve been working together to give emerging downtown eastside artists the opportunity...
September 1, 2017
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Vancouver Foundation and our partners in Clayoquot Sound, Britannia Beach and Squamish are proud to announce that Neighbourhood Small Grants are open for 2017! This year we’re launching Neighbourhood Small Grants in Britannia Beach and Squamish with our partners at the Squamish Foundation, and...
August 15, 2017
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In the run-up to the 2017 BC Provincial Election, Vancouver Foundation's Fostering Change initiative launched a new awareness campaign - #SUPPORTTHE700 - to encourage all election candidates to sign a pledge and show their support for youth aging out of foster care in BC. Youth aging out of foster...
July 29, 2017
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Vancouver Foundation’s Fresh Voices initiative offers a way for immigrant and refugee youth from across B.C. to engage in dialogue and action to identify and remove barriers to their success. One of these includes increasing opportunities for civic engagement, through gaining representation in the...
July 15, 2017
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The Canadian Heritage endowment fund matching program is an opportunity for arts and culture organizations to receive funding - up to a dollar for each dollar raised, depending on the availability of funds and the number of successful applicants. The Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Endowment...
June 23, 2017
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Vancouver Foundation’s Fresh Voices initiative has joined a new national campaign to address Islamaphobia. The anti-hate campaign, ‘Combating Hate, Advancing Inclusion’ aims to empower budding Muslim filmmakers to challenge prejudice and help foster greater inclusion of Muslim youth within Canadian...
June 23, 2017
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How do you feel about your neighbourhood? How easy do you find it to make friends? Do you know your neighbours well enough to ask for help? How would you describe your sense of belonging? In 2012, Vancouver Foundation released our first Connections & Engagement report. Our survey revealed that...
June 6, 2017
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The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada is an open network to promote giving, sharing, and philanthropy in Aboriginal communities across the country. The Circle connects with and supports the empowerment of First Nations, Inuit and Métis nations, communities, and individuals in...
May 22, 2017
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On May 18th, nearly 200 people filled Vancity Theatre for My Mother’s Home 2017, a celebration of migration, motherhood, and diversity, and the first event of the 2017 Fresh Voices speaker series. Vancouver Foundation's Fresh Voices initiative amplifies the voices of immigrant and refugee youth who...
May 17, 2017
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2016 was another excellent year of learning, sharing and evolving. And as we look back at our activities and achievements, we cannot help but acknowledge that we are only successful in our endeavours because of you. You are the donors who provide crucial support to charities. You are the charities...