Celebrating Nancy Grant's extraordinary life of support for Salt Spring Island Living by the ocean, amongst old growth forests on an island in the Salish Sea, Nancy Grant created a legacy of...
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Philanthropy Articles
Gadsden Initiative: A New Generation of Philanthropists
In an era of spiked living costs and crowdfunding to directly support friends and family in need, philanthropy for community causes can seem inaccessible. Our culture of busyness makes the...
Kirsten and barb are using their Will to power women’s equality
After two long careers and 20 years together, Kirsten and barb are finally settling into a nice retirement life in Victoria. Their newfound freedom is giving them time to pursue philanthropy...
Working “On Purpose”
This year, 2024, is unfolding to be another remarkable year for the Victoria Foundation. More people are eager to connect with causes important to them and to learn about our region's...
Engaged Youth Are Vital
Now in its 21st year, Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth program has helped amplify youth voice and power in 12 schools across three school districts in the capital region. This...
Leaving a Legacy of Support and Simplicity
Since its inception in 1936 in a humble soup kitchen on Pandora Avenue, the Victoria Foundation has dedicated itself to enhancing community wellbeing by investing in people, opportunities,...
Marion Cumming’s Inspirational Legacy: A Beautiful Act of Reconciliation
PHOTO: Darren Stone, Times Colonist Artist. Activist. Philanthropist. Changemaker. Marion Cumming wasn’t the type of person to let tradition get in the way of justice. At 19, she experienced...
Local Donors Transform the Future of Housing for Two Local Charities
Through the generosity of philanthropists Clint and Carole Forster, two local organizations have received significant contributions to help people at risk of homelessness in Victoria find a...
Working With Professional Advisors: Susan Bloom’s Story
Susan Bloom was an intensely private person whose generosity benefitted many in her Salt Spring Island community and beyond – from conservation of important wildlife habitat on the British...
Gifts of Securities
Pay Less, Give More: The Gift of Publicly Listed Securities You’ve done well in life and made smart investments in stocks or mutual funds that have grown over the years, and now you’re...
Gadsden Initiative Cohort 2
Personal Philanthropy: Less Is More After reading about a pair of local siblings and their experience with the Gadsden Initiative, local real estate agent Mike Hartshorne reached out to his...
Normalizing Mental Health Supports
The popularity of online support services increased dramatically as the Greater Victoria community struggled with the global pandemic. The new un-normal motivated people to seek help to cope...