After two long, busy careers, one big move, and 20 years together, barb and Kirsten are settling into their life of retirement in Victoria. But that doesn’t mean the couple don’t keep busy....
For 20 years, the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth Program has connected students across Greater Victoria to their community. This year, 12 schools funded 15 organizations for a total of...
When you are not a "youth" anymore, what can you do to be involved in the community? Gadsden Initiative member Bhupinder shares his experience with the program. The Gadsden Initiative is a...
Time can be a big part of giving back to the community. Hear from Gadsden Initiative members Marlena and Nick as they share their experiences with the program. The Gadsden Initiative is a...
As friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate legendary Victoria businessman and community champion Mel Cooper’s 90th birthday, the lyrics of Elton John’s Disney classic, “Can you Feel the...
When people come together to learn about their community and their own individual giving, great things happen. Gadsden Initiative member Jenna shares her experience with the program. The...
Andrew, a Gadsden Initiative member, shares how his philanthropic journey started after the loss of his parents, his experience with the program and how philanthropy can start with humble...
The Victoria Foundation is proud to be a part of the national Will Power campaign. This story originally ran in the Nov. 2022 issue of Island Giving in the Times Colonist. It’s a scene west...
Victoria, BC -- Clint and Carole Forster have honoured Threshold Housing Society with a $3.1 million gift that will transform Threshold Housing‘s ability to support youth-at-risk of...
On the heels of a summer of concerts, festivals and in-person events, and two long years of virtual or cancelled events, are you looking ahead to the opening of the “Fall Season” for Greater...
A 33-percent workload increase over the span of just three years would challenge any organization. But when overcoming that challenge is a matter of life and death, failure is simply not an...
A 33-percent workload increase over the span of just three years would challenge any organization. But when overcoming that challenge is a matter of life and death, failure is simply not an...