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This Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to introduce our Collective Impact Funds, developed to reflect Vancity Community Foundation’s (VCF) new strategic plan and priorities. These funds are designed to make giving simpler, more impactful and rooted in trust.
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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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The "Kathi Fund" honours the life and work of Kathi Leblanc. Kathi was forever a champion of natural products and passionate entrepreneurs. Kathi's career spanned three decades working in the natural products category, first as an employee at Yves Veggie and Imagine Food and finally as principle of Fluid Creative, where she supported the launch and growth of dozens of great natural brands.
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In 2017 the Kathi Fund reviewed its first round of applicants; solopreneur, Chelsey Allen, was selected as the Fund’s inaugural recipient. Chelsey is based on the Sunshine Coast, where she loves being part of her vibrant ocean-side community and is inspired by the healing and nourishing power of the sea...
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The Community Farms Endowment Fund supports the growth of collectively owned farm based communities in British Columbia.