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January 3, 2019
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This story was originally published in the 2018 issue of the Vancouver Foundation Magazine . Written by Stacey McLachlan Twenty million dollars: that’s the amount that B.C. universities spend collectively each year on food for their campuses. But that figure has an impact far beyond the...
December 13, 2018
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The Neighbourhood Small Grants program is a 50/50 co-funding partnership between Vancouver Foundation and communities around the province to support projects that help people connect with one another and make neighbourhoods a better place to live. However, we’ve heard from many communities about...
December 12, 2018
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We’ve heard from many organizations that a significant barrier to applying for funding at Vancouver Foundation is the 50% fund matching requirement. So, we’re making some changes. Starting 2019, both Systems Change Test Grants and LEVEL Youth Granting – Test Grants will only require applicants to...
December 5, 2018
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If you are considering making a donation before the end of the year to ensure a 2018 tax receipt , please keep in mind the following dates: December 14th - Deadline to request a grant and for securities donations . December 31st - Deadline for online and cheque donations. Cheques must be post...
November 13, 2018
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In 2017 Vancouver Foundation released our second report on loneliness and social isolation, called Connect & Engage . Through this research, we learned that people are yearning for connection; specifically offline and face-to-face. We closed that report with a call to action for each of us to...
November 6, 2018
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Vancouver Foundation values its relationship with professional advisors, who play an important role in supporting the charitable sector. To learn about our services and upcoming events for professional advisors, join our Foundation Focus newsletter for professional advisors here . Many financial...
November 2, 2018
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A new research report entitled Doing Good for Business: The Inclusion of Philanthropy in The Canadian Professional Advisor’s Business Practice, and funded in part by Vancouver Foundation, closely examines those professional advisors who are managing to navigate meaningful philanthropic...
October 31, 2018
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Surrey Art Gallery's Youth Engagement Strategy The City of Surrey welcomes 1,000 new residents every month, 50 percent of whom are under 24 years of age. Given this, the Surrey Art Gallery is responding to the needs of young people with initiatives to strengthen their voices through art. Supported...
October 22, 2018
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As service to Vancouver Foundation fund advisors and grantees remains our top priority, we are monitoring the situation closely. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us . To obtain more information about the potential Canada Post service disruption and to view their latest news,...
October 16, 2018
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Vancouver Foundation, in partnership with the BC Arts Council, is 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 cohort of...
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...
August 17, 2018
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LEVEL Youth Granting is now open and accepting applications until September 10, 2018. This grant is intended for qualified organizations and charities in B.C. that want to create opportunities for Indigenous and racialized immigrant and refugee young people in staff leadership and board governance...
August 15, 2018
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This story was originally published in the 2018 issue of the Vancouver Foundation Magazine . Written by Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli | Photo by Robert Karpa "You never know what’s possible until you go beyond it to the impossible.” Those words were on a sign that hung in Clasina van Bemmel’s office...
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...
June 14, 2018
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The 2018 Gathering represents an opportunity for BC community foundations to meet and share stories and knowledge and build capacity to ensure stronger communities for years to come. REGISTRATION Registration now open, go to our Eventbrite page to reserve a spot. FULL EVENT DETAILS October 10, 2018...
June 8, 2018
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Vancouver Foundation and The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada a 1.5 day summit in Vancouver for funders to co-explore innovative approaches in community investment and social change on June 20 (full day) and June 21 (half day). This opportunity is for funders to hear directly...
June 7, 2018
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Vancouver Foundation's Community Causes Learning Series seeks to inform and inspire on a variety of community issues. Through storytelling and site visit tours, we are honoured to showcase Vancouver Foundation's funding partnerships with charities. In 2016, a public health emergency was declared...
June 6, 2018
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This story was originally published in the 2018 issue of the Vancouver Foundation Magazine . When he established Vancouver Foundation, Whitford VanDusen was already adept at orchestrating charitable giving on a large scale. But he wanted more than to pass money from one hand to another. He wanted...
June 5, 2018
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Vancouver Foundation is turning 75 this year. It’s a big milestone — and we want to celebrate with people like you who have been part of our journey over the years. That's why this September 13th, we’re inviting everyone across BC to gather together, share some food in your homes and communities,...
May 31, 2018
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This story was originally published in the 2018 issue of the Vancouver Foundation Magazine . Written by Robin Brunet No matter how much media attention it receives, the opioid crisis is still too frequently perceived as a problem plaguing the disadvantaged. The British Columbia Centre on Substance...
May 28, 2018
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We've just released our latest edition of Vancouver Foundation magazine. In addition to recognizing our 75th anniversary, this issue highlights people who are making a real difference in communities across B.C. We also tell the stories of grants that have had an impact on people's lives, and...
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...
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...
April 30, 2018
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2017 was another successful year at Vancouver Foundation. And that’s because we’re inspired by you... Our donors who provide crucial support to charities, the charities that explore projects addressing the root causes of complex social issues, and the community volunteers who have guided Vancouver...
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...