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Developing practical tools and addressing key questions We initiate research projects to address specific questions and gaps that are important to our work and that of our community partners. Many result in practical tools and resources developed together with community. Our research and tool development complement and strengthen the work we do in granting, impact investing and advocacy. To learn...

Black History and Futures Month 2025

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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...

Vancity Community Foundation is hiring! (March 2024)

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We encourage those who identify from groups who have been structurally excluded (Indigenous, Black and Racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, Disability communities, Non-Binary, Trans and Women Identified communities) to apply.

Vancity Community Foundation is hiring!

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We're hiring! Thank you for your interest. All positions have now been filled. We encourage those who identify from groups who have been structurally excluded (Indigenous, Black and Racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, Disability communities, Non-Binary, Trans and Women Identified communities) to apply. We actively work to foster an environment where structurally excluded identities are valued, respected and honoured. We have...

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.

Ken Lyotier Fund

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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.

Innovation and Compassion in the DTES

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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.

Environmental Youth Alliance Fund

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The Environmental Youth Alliance Fund generates sustainable revenue for EYA's land-based education and employment training programs in East Vancouver. Our programs empower youth facing barriers to become environmental stewards.

Genesa Greening appointed CEO of Vancity Community Foundation

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The Board of Directors of the Vancity Community Foundation (VCF) today announced the appointment of Genesa Greening as Chief Executive Officer. Effective February 14, Genesa replaces Allison Felker who served as the interim executive director of the Foundation since 2018.

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