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David Lemon isn’t looking for a pat on the back. Through his work he has been providing elderly Canadians in care with meaningful moments of joy, but he is far from satisfied. What he desperately...
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June 12, 2013
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Living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), suffering from schizophrenia, battling emotional trauma and dealing with an all-consuming heroin addiction, Andrew Fiore has seen his share of despair...
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June 12, 2013
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Indonesians have been creating colourful and intricate patterns on fabrics since the seventh century. Called batik , it’s used for everything from ceremonial attire to textiles that bring luck to...
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June 10, 2013
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June 4, 2013 -- Vancouver Foundation embraced His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada’s call to build a more “smart and caring” nation by launching a $4 million...
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June 4, 2013
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In this issue of Vancouver Foundation magazine, you’ll find a recurring theme of transition – whether it is a life transition, a physical move or a change in one’s environment. With every transition...
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June 4, 2013
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One of Alexandra O’Donaghey’s first memories is of her drug-addicted and alcoholic parents splitting up. She was only four, but already smart enough to know she would be staying with her grandmother...
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June 3, 2013
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After eight years at the helm of Vancouver Foundation, Faye Wightman has announced that she will retire from the Foundation this year in order to spend more time with family. She describes her time...
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June 3, 2013
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Vancouver -- May 30, 2013 -- Faye Wightman, President and CEO of Vancouver Foundation, announced that she will retire later this year as the head of Canada's largest community foundation, a position...
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May 30, 2013
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May 28, 2013 -- Members of the public will get a glimpse of life on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) through the eyes of its resident artists at a visual arts exhibit starting May 29 at the...
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May 29, 2013
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When Tricia Keith and her family moved to a new housing development in Whalley, they felt, like their neighbours, that the area needed some fresh energy. It needed some inspiration and a little...
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May 26, 2013
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May 23, 2013 -- Vancouver heiress Judith Jardine bequeaths $40 million to three beneficiaries Vancouver Foundation, the University of British Columbia and the BC Conference of The United Church of...
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May 23, 2013
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We know very little about Judith Jardine, which is part of what makes this story so compelling. We know that Jardine was born October 4, 1924; the only child of Gladys and William Jardine; and the...
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May 23, 2013
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When Judy Kenzie set out to spread the word about the benefits of growing your own food in small spaces, she took her message to the streets of Vancouver… in the back of a pick-up truck. Kenzie...
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May 13, 2013
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Nathan Coburn is the Origami Kid – and a stealth community nurturer. The enthusiastic 11-year-old with the nimble fingers paws through a vat of his brightly coloured origami creations to show off...
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May 13, 2013
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It starts with one ball... dropping onto the hard gym floor at RayCam Community Center in East Vancouver. The basketball hits the floor with the distinctive “thunk” of rubber on laminated wood, and...
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May 13, 2013
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Traditionally, children have told stories through drawings, written reports, and oral presentations. What happens when you combine all these pieces, throw in music, moving images, and some...
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May 8, 2013 -- Vancouver Foundation and its donors provided more than 4,000 grants and distributions totaling more than $46 million to registered charities across Canada in 2012 — a 12 per cent...
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May 8, 2013
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May 7, 2013 -- Metro Vancouver youth aged 15 to 24 will have an opportunity to provide their views and perspectives on important social issues such as homelessness, health and education through the...
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May 7, 2013
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May 2, 2013 -- Vancouver Foundation announced today that it has extended the application deadline for its Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program in Surrey to May 31, 2013. The Neighbourhood Small...
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May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 -- Gordon MacDougall, Chair of Vancouver Foundation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason McLean, President and Chief Executive Officer of the McLean Group, to the Foundation’s...
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May 1, 2013
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April 16, 2013 -- Vancouver Foundation Statement on its Support for the Carnegie Community Action Project Vancouver Foundation has a long history of funding worthwhile projects in the Downtown...
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April 16, 2013
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March 11, 2013 -- Vancouver Foundation President and CEO Faye Wightman commended the BC government for its $2 million funding commitment for the Giving in Action Society (GIA), which was announced...
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March 11, 2013
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February 13, 2013 -- “Our Neighbourhood Small Grants program started in Vancouver in 1999, with one neighbourhood,” says Vancouver Foundation President and CEO Faye Wightman. “It soon expanded to...
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February 13, 2013
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February 12, 2013 - Helping families connect to nature near their home; making small Vancouver businesses more energy efficient; holding bike skills courses for low-income individuals; and creating a...
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February 12, 2013
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February 7, 2013 -- The City of Vancouver and Vancouver Foundation today announced the 17 recipients of the 2012 Community Grants from the Greenest City Fund, who will receive a total of $391,500 in...
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February 7, 2013
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