Today we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day! On this special day, and throughout the year, the Victoria Foundation celebrates the many incredible Indigenous-led organizations making a...
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See what May’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting May’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. As summer approaches, it's a time to pause and remember the charitable...
See what April’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting April’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. The 2023 Vital Signs Survey is out now! This month, we can...
Victoria Foundation Launches 2023 Vital Signs Survey Seeking Opinions from Residents of Greater Victoria
Victoria, B.C. – Residents of Greater Victoria can have their voice heard and help shape a snapshot of the capital region in the Victoria Foundation’s 18th annual Vital Signs Survey, which...
See what March’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting March’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. As spring is here, it's a chance to get out and discover the pockets...
Gadsden Initiative – Meet Lindsay
Lindsay, a Gadsden Initiative member, shares her experience with the program and that, to be philanthropic, you don't necessarily need a lot of money or a lot of time. The Gadsden Initiative...
See what January’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting January’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. With a new year comes a sense of renewal, optimism, and the...
See what December’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting December’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. As the year 2022 wound down, reflection and gratitude were in...
See what November’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting November’s Vital People working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. In November, the Victoria Foundation released Victoria's 2022 Vital Signs...
See what October’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
With change across Greater Victoria following municipal elections, it's a reminder that change can bring great opportunity for collaboration. See stories below highlighting October's Vital...
See what September’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
September is a time of change and settling back into routines, and a time to look forward to the coming months and the new year ahead. From a program supporting the arts leaders of today and...
Decisions-making now for a future legacy: The benefits of discretionary funds
I am a lawyer who has been working in the areas of wills making and estate administration for 27 years in Victoria, BC. Throughout my practice, I have met many clients who are philanthropic....




