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The BSC Fund aims to bring more philanthropic resources to Black communities and believes that post-secondary education and training can be a valuable tool to combat poverty. The BSC Fund provides grants to Black students of all ages who face barriers to attending public post-secondary institutions.
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Our approach is to build the capacity of organizations to conceive, plan, and undertake impactful and enterprising affordable housing real estate projects and to connect them with the resources they need - partner connections, grant funding, and creative financing - to advance their projects along the development path.
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Jindy Bains is Vancity's vice president of Operations and Compliance, focused on member experience and community engagement.
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The Ken Lyotier Fund will support initiatives in the DTES which are intended to improve the quality of life for members of the community through social justice, economic inclusion, and social and environmental innovation.
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The Vancouver Farmers Markets Fresh to Families Fund supports the Fresh to Families Project to provide access to fresh, locally grown food for low income families, newly arrived refugees, and at-risk expectant mothers.
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Every spring, Vancity Community Foundation supports Earth Day and celebrates the changing of the seasons. We have long prioritized climate action and justice across our organization, and in recognition of Earth Day and the larger environmental movement we are actively participating in, we are sharing some of our key efforts with you below. Climate-Ready Affordable Housing Programs Being without a...
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Ken Lyotier was a champion of the people in the Downtown Eastside, where he lived and worked since the 1970s. He was a tireless innovator and advocate for those living in poverty and for “binners,” people who earn money by collecting and returning recyclables.
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The Marley Fund was established to support education and learning for elementary and middle school students in the area of arts education in schools and/or education of girls and women in developing nations.
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Jonathan is Vancity’s vice president of government relations and public affairs, helping tell the Vancity story to members, the public and leaders throughout our community.
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Khelsilem is a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-Kwakwa̱ka’wa̱kw community leader from the Squamish Nation where he holds the title of spokesperson and councillor.