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July 28, 2009
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July 28, 2009 -- The family of renowned architect Arthur Erickson has established a scholarship fund at Vancouver Foundation to help future students of architecture. Erickson died on May 20, 2009 at the age of 84 after a long and successful career as an architect. His work is known around the world...
July 13, 2009
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July 13, 2009 -- Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, Vancouver Foundation is offering dollar for dollar matches on donations of $1,000 or more to its Community Impact Fund. "This the first time we've been able to offer this type of incentive to donors," says Faye Wightman, Vancouver...
July 7, 2009
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July 7, 2009-Vancouver Foundation has approved an emergency grant of $7,500 to the Richmond Cat Sanctuary to help cope with a sudden influx of 100 farm cats and kittens at the facility. The cats were recently discovered in the barn of a local farm, and were suffering from a variety of ailments...
June 15, 2009
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June 15, 2009--Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) today announced the appointment of Faye Wightman, President and CEO of Vancouver Foundation, as Chair of CFC’s Board of Directors. “On behalf of CFC I want to welcome Faye to her new role as Board Chair,” said Monica Patten, CFC President and CEO...
June 2, 2009
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June 2, 2009 Ground-breaking youth survey gives Vancouver the grades DOWNLOAD PDF The results of Youth Vital Signs – a ground-breaking survey designed by youth and capturing the perceptions and experiences of 1,700 youth in Vancouver age 15 to 24 – were released today. The survey explored 12 issues...
March 15, 2009
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In the Business of Reducing Homelessness One corporate leader is spearheading efforts to solve the housing crisis Helping the homeless? Business used to leave that to government and non-profits. But that’s changing, at least in Vancouver, where the business community is increasingly becoming a...
February 2, 2009
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February 2, 2009 Streetohome Foundation contributes $750,000 of private donations to address homelessness DOWNLOAD PDF Streetohome Foundation officially launched today and gave $750,000 in private funding to projects that address homelessness. The Foundation’s aim is to help ensure that, by 2015,...
January 29, 2009
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January 29, 2009 Vancouver Foundation approves $203,000 for Interior and Columbia/Kootenay non-profits DOWNLOAD PDF The Board of Vancouver Foundation has approved $203,200 in funding for eight unique projects that address a variety of community issues in BC’s Okanagan, Thompson and Columbia/...
January 20, 2009
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January 20, 2009 Vancouver Foundation gives $745,000 to help homeless youth DOWNLOAD PDF Vancouver Foundation will distribute $745,000 in multi-year grants to local organizations that provide innovative housing solutions for homeless youth. The grants will support programs that help at-risk youth...
January 12, 2009
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Jan. 12, 2009 Ministry of Housing and Social Development DOWNLOAD PDF VISIT THE WEBSITE $5M FUND MEANS BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR DISABILITY CLIENTS VANCOUVER – The Province is providing a $5-million grant to the Vancouver Foundation to help British Columbians with disabilities increase their savings for...
July 3, 2008
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Vancouver Foundation is funding 25 unique projects that address a variety of community issues on Vancouver Island. [ More ] DOWNLOAD PDF July 3, 2008 Vancouver Foundation approves $622,000 for Island non-profits The Board of Vancouver Foundation has approved $622,000 in funding for 25 unique...
May 15, 2008
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A BC Business article on Vancouver Foundation as it celebrates 65 years of philanthropy. DOWNLOAD PDF
April 10, 2008
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April 10, 2008 Vancouver Foundation targets youth homelessness DOWNLOAD PDF Vancouver Foundation today announced that it will focus on a new area -- youth homelessness – and has approved $414,000 in initial funding for two programs that address this important issue. Every day in Vancouver, 400-600...
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