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The Richard E. Sanford Fund was established to honour the memory of Richard E. Sanford.
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Nutritionlink Services Society Endowment Fund supports community projects that enhance each individual's ability to make appropriate food and nutrition choices.
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The ArtStarts Facility Operating Endowment Fund will support the operations of the ArtStarts' Gallery and Resource Centre of the ArtStarts in Schools Society.
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The Alexandra Paproski #XOXO Fund was created to honour the public and community service of Bette and Steve Paproski. Grants from this fund will support the dream of post secondary education for young (teen) parents and their children.
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2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society (SHHS). Over the past ten years the Society has provided over $3.5 million in funding to Surrey organizations that assist people experiencing homelessness. The Society has supported 55 projects with more than 50 partners assisting over 500 individuals, including children, who were homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness.
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Sometimes what makes the biggest difference in a person’s life is the sense of confidence that comes from getting back to work and belonging in the community.
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Contributing to Useful Research We participate in research initiatives that yield practical tools and important insights into issues that matter to our work. This can be by contributing project funding, becoming involved through an advisory committee, and/or partnering in a collaborative initiative. These initiatives complement and strengthen the work we do in granting, impact investing and advocacy. To learn more...
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Content/Trigger Warning: This post explores topics of systemic racism in philanthropy including colonialism and anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism. For culturally safe and accessible resources for Black people visit Black Mental Health Canada or Healing in Colour. For culturally safe and trauma-informed support Indigenous people, available 24 hours a day, please visit First Nations Health Authority – Mental Health and Wellness...
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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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Vancity Community Foundation’s commitment to equity is helping reimagine philanthropy and earning it a place among Canada’s top funders. Among Canada’s most equitable charitable foundations, we ranked 6 nationally — and number one in BC.