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Alexandra Paproski #XOXO Fund

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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.

Jane Tyler Legacy Fund

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The purpose of the Jane Tyler Legacy Fund is to provide educational bursaries to low-income women who are single mothers to pursue a post secondary education at an accredited community college, university or equivalent educational institution.

Bright Beginnings Foundation Fund

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The Bright Beginnings Foundation Fund has been established to help some of Surrey's most vulnerable young adults see a bright future.

Ritchie Bros. Community Impact Fund

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The Ritchie Bros. Community Impact Fund helps to deepen our giving legacy and support the communities we operate in across Canada.

Dāna Giving Fund

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The purpose of the Dāna Giving Fund is to support grassroots projects in low-income communities that foster engagement, collaboration, and capacity building, and contribute to long-lasting community benefit.

Atira Women's Resource and Property Management

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Atira Property Management Inc. means a lot of good for a lot of people. Atira Women’s Resource Society is a non-profit organization committed to ending violence against women. They do this through direct service, education, and increasing awareness about the impact violence against women and children has on our communities. Atira operates 12 transition and long-term housing sites in the...

Food for Thought

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The Tip Jar In 2014, Potluck’s community staff worked a combined 11,465 hours, which translated into $147,481.60 in earned wages for employees facing barriers. Vancouver’s Potluck Café Society and Potluck Catering are a pioneering example of a successful social enterprise. By utilizing funds from the catering operation, the organization is able to provide education and meal programs to encourage proper...

Sole Food Street Farms Endowment Fund

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The Sole Food Street Farms Endowment Fund will provide ongoing operational support to Sole Food Street Farms to pursue its mission: to empower individuals with limited resources by providing jobs, agricultural training and inclusion in a supportive community of farmers and food lovers.

Resilience Fund

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The Resilience Fund was created to support advocacy in a variety of equity and social justice organizations, including but not limited to Free Speech, environmental protection, poverty, education, First Nations, gender equality and disaster relief issues.

Part of the Social Fabric

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Common Thread is a cooperative social enterprise based in Vancouver. The co-op provides practical and flexible training and employment in industrial sewing for women who are newcomers to Canada, who are living with mental health challenges, or who are experiencing other employment barriers. These women are able to thrive and learn in a supportive environment, acquiring new skills and taking...

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