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March 31, 2017
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For almost 75 years , Vancouver Foundation has depended on the prudent management of its endowment—$1.1 billion as of 2016—to help fund its work across the province. And few know the challenges of managing the funds—the unpredictability, uncertainty and lack of guarantees—better than board member...
June 29, 2015
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Community Foundations of BC Gathering In November, Vancouver Foundation was proud to host the Community Foundations of BC Gathering, a three day workshop designed to inspire learning, develop shared knowledge and further collaboration amongst BC’s 53 community foundations. The gathering featured...
December 17, 2006
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A dedicated philanthropist, Wosk has had a long involvement with Vancouver Foundation. He is a member of the Foundation's Education Advisory Committee and in 2005 established the Yosef Wosk Libraries, Museums and Archives Fund to honour the past, and inform the future. "Libraries, museums and...
April 18, 2017
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In early April, Vancouver Foundation hosted our annual Donor Information Session. Tom Bradley and David Christopher , members of our Investment Committee and our new Vice President of Investments, Eugene Lee shared updates about our strong investment performance in 2016. Our guests also heard Deb...
January 31, 2017
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Miller Thomson LLP provides comprehensive legal help in 11 communities across Canada. Established in 1957, they work along side private clients, charities and businesses of every shape and size. Miller Thomson’s passion begins in the communities they serve. From 1995-2015, the Miller Thomson...
December 26, 2013
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A.J. had done fairly well for himself and his family. Now in his 50s, he was comfortable, in good health, his house paid off, the kids were finished university and starting their careers, and there was enough money in the bank for retirement. A.J. had reached that stage of life where he wanted to...
December 18, 2008
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Judith Hall is a dynamo: a pediatrician, geneticist, lecturer, educator, researcher, advocate, volunteer, member of the Order of Canada, award-winning academic and philanthropist. Although Hall turned 69 this year and is technically retired, this enthusiastic, optimistic and high-energy woman could...
June 17, 2011
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Gord MacDougall doesn’t know exactly when he started to volunteer and give back to the community. He’s just always done it. “I’ve always been involved in what some people call charity work,” he says. “As I reflect on it, my parents were very involved in non-profits – my father with Montreal...