Congratulations to Autumn Adrian, who is the 2024 recipient of the Megan Newton Memorial Award. Autumn is an emerging artist in her final year of a BFA in dramatic arts for tech/design at...
2024 Megan Newton Memorial Award Recipient
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2023 Megan Newton Memorial Award Recipient
Congratulations to Deedra Salange Ladouceur, who is the 2023 recipient of the Megan Newton Memorial Award. Deedra Salange Ladouceur is a Mohkinstsis based Queer, Neurodivergent, Métis artist...
2022 Megan Newton Memorial Award Recipient
Congratulations to Jaime Johnson, who is the 2022 recipient of the Megan Newton Memorial Award. Jaime grew up in Lethbridge, Alberta and proudly calls it home. She holds a diploma in Fashion...
2021 Megan Newton Memorial Award Recipient
Congratulations to Marita Michaelis who is the 2021 recipient of the Megan Newton Memorial Award. Marita Michaelis is a theatre performance student at Simon Fraser University’s School for...
News Release: Victorians Take Deep Dive into Urban Challenges
Canadian Urban Institute, City of Victoria and Victoria Foundation partner to deliver CUI x Victoria: Vital Conversations for Our Shared Future October 14, 2021—The Canadian Urban Institute,...
Victoria Foundation’s Gadsden Initiative
The Victoria Foundation’s Gadsden Initiative engages a new generation of global citizens looking to make a lasting difference in their community through engagement, vision and philanthropy....
10 Years of Victoria Circle
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Victoria Foundation in 2011, we created the Victoria Circle – our way of recognizing and giving thanks to the donors who make legacy gifts. The...
85th Anniversary: The Grants – from $7,000 a year to $2M a month!
Since 1936 the generosity and commitment of our community has enabled the Victoria Foundation to fulfill its vision of connecting people who care with causes that matter® for 85 years. We...
Victoria Foundation – 85 Years and Counting
It all started with such humble beginnings: one person, with a commitment to community service and the simple idea of starting an organization with a solid source of funds that could...
Victoria Foundation Marks 85 Years of Giving to Community
This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Victoria Foundation, which has been striving to make our community a vibrant, caring community for all since 1936, making us the second oldest...
Did you know you have Will Power?
Only 5% of Canadians leave a gift in their Will to charity. While 86% of Canadians know they can make a charitable gift in their Will, 63% say they aren’t interested because they fear a gift...
Unraveling: New Research Reveals Vital Services in BC at Serious Risk
Non-profit organizations across BC continue to be at risk. Back in Spring 2020, the No Immunity report showed 15-19% of non-profits faced closure and 23% feel they may not last more than 6...