A list of ways you can give back meaningfully to your community in the new year, including through volunteering, the Gadsden Initiative, and through Community Action Funds.
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Building philanthropy and community, one relationship at a time
Victoria Foundation’s Gadsden Initiative brings new donors together to explore new ways to give.
Leave a legacy – for your family and your community
From health care to education, the arts to children's programs, every gift lets Greater Victoria non-profits do more – why leaving just a portion or your estate can create a meaningful...
Victoria’s Vital Signs celebrates 20 years of community insights and inspiration
This month marks the 20th edition of Victoria's Vital Signs, and to celebrate this milestone anniversary, the Foundation shares a special feature – What’s Next for Victoria’s Vital Signs –...
Pulse of Victoria: Shining a spotlight on our region’s community-building initiatives
The Victoria Foundation’s 2025 Pulse magazine explores the people, projects, and social impact organizations making a difference in people's lives.
Victoria Foundation delivers $5.35 million in Community Grants to 209 non-profits
The Victoria Foundation distributed just over $5.35 million to local non-profits through the Vital Stream of its flagship Community Grants Program in 2025. By providing flexible, general...
Beyond imagination: Pulse salutes Greater Victorians working for a more connected community
In the 2024 Vital Signs citizens survey, the Victoria Foundation asked respondents, "Can you imagine Greater Victoria for the next generation?” Now, Pulse magazine’s engaging, insightful...
Building community, one connection at a time
It's a busy world out there and staying up to date on the myriad initiatives shaping our community can be a challenge. The Victoria Foundation is at the heart of many of those initiatives...
Have your say! Victoria’s 2025 Vital Signs citizen survey is open now
As the Victoria Foundation's annual Vital Signs program celebrates a remarkable 20 years, residents are encouraged to have their say in the annual check-up of the region.
Victoria Foundation’s spring initiatives are underway to help the community thrive
From the Vital Signs Citizen Survey to 2025's Pulse magazine, Foundation nourishes community connection and action.
Victoria Foundation welcomes applications for 2025 Community Grants Program
Applications for the Victoria Foundation's Vital Grants stream of its Community Grants Program are welcome through March 11.
‘Great things happen when we work together’
The Victoria Foundation’s Community Grants Program distributes $721,000+ in Collaboration Stream funding to 17 projects.