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October 1, 2018
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Vancouver Foundation launched Fostering Change in 2013 with the goal of addressing homelessness by providing opportunities and support for youth transitioning out of foster care. Over the next five years, Fostering Change grew and evolved into something bigger and better than what we could’ve...
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...
October 27, 2016
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We are pleased to release the Fall 2016 edition of the Vancouver Foundation Magazine, The Nature of Belonging. Vancouver Foundation Magazine brings you stories of modern philanthropy. It features the people and organizations that are making a difference in communities across British Columbia. We...
July 12, 2016
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Vancouver Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of Fostering Change Grants for 2016. Fostering Change is an initiative by Vancouver Foundation to improve policy, practice and community connections for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Our commitment to this work...
February 6, 2016
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Vancouver Foundation's Fostering Change initiative is pleased to release early results from our 2016 Youth Transitions Survey – a public opinion survey of perceptions among British Columbians towards youth in and from government care. 2016 Youth Transitions Survey – download (PDF) The 2016 Youth...
January 30, 2016
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In January, we invited donors and community members to join us at Lu'ma Native Housing Society for our Community Causes learning series. These learning series are designed to inform and inspire donors and community members about a variety of community issues. Through story-telling and site tour...
January 12, 2016
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Vancouver Foundation’s Fostering Change initiative has approved over $1.1M in grants to local organizations across the lower mainland to deliver education, housing, and social supports for young people leaving foster care. The funding will support projects over the next three years that give voice...
November 18, 2015
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Fostering Change is an initiative of Vancouver Foundation to improve policy, practice and community connections for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood. We’re working in collaboration with a growing set of partners to achieve our goal – that every young person leaving foster...
November 2, 2015
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We are pleased to release the Fall 2015 edition of the Vancouver Foundation Magazine, Finding Inspiration in Generosity . Vancouver Foundation Magazine brings you stories of modern philanthropy. It features the people and organizations that are making a difference in communities across British...
October 15, 2015
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On Thursday October 8, 2015, Mark Gifford, Director of Grants and Community Initiatives and the Fostering Change Initiative at Vancouver Foundation spoke about leadership requirements to address issues facing young people leaving foster care. "How do we line up support around the caregivers, social...
I forgot where I go to Sign In to my application!
October 9, 2015
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Sign In using the 'Sign In' link at the top right hand side of our website. Look for your Granting area in the Grantees section, and click on the link that applies to you.
How do I apply for a Fostering Change Grant?
October 9, 2015
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Your organization can apply for a Fostering Change Grant through a two-stage application process including a Letter of Intent and a Full Proposal. If we determine that your Letter of Intent demonstrates a viable project that strongly aligns with the Fostering Change Grants 2015 Call for Proposals...
What kinds of Fostering Change Grants are available?
October 9, 2015
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There are three types of Fostering Change Grants your organization can apply for: Youth Partnership Grants, Community Planning and Engagement Grants, and Multi Year Strategies. Please visit this page to find out more: Types of Fostering Change Grants
Who can apply for a Fostering Change Grant?
October 9, 2015
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Eligible applicants include registered charities and qualified donees under the Income Tax Act as well as some First Nations bands that may be considered a public body performing a function of a government body. All these organizations must demonstrate fiscal responsibility and effective management...
September 30, 2015
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Applications will be selected for funding after being reviewed by members of the volunteer Fostering Change Advisory Committee, whose membership offers depth of community knowledge, skills and experience in supporting policy and practice improvements for youth transitioning from care to adulthood...
September 30, 2015
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Youth Engagement We would like to see proposals that demonstrate significant opportunities for youth and young leader voices to be engaged in ongoing advocacy, policy development, research and community engagement. Projects that focus on leadership development, alumni networking and connections to...
September 24, 2015
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Fostering Change is an initiative to involve youth, their allies, supportive organizations, and engaged citizens across Metro Vancouver in conversation and action. The goal: to ensure youth in government care have access to resources, opportunities, and consistent caring relationships they need to...
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