The Vital Youth program (previously named Youth in Philanthropy after the CFC initiative) provides students with hands-on experience in the realm of philanthropy and community development. Participants are encouraged to examine their values and learn skills that will help them become more active community members as they develop into adults.
Read More117 Aboriginal students receive over $300,000 in education awards
VICTORIA – The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society has granted a total of $311,500 to 117 B.C. Aboriginal students for study in B.C. this year.
Read MoreCSSE scholarship winners
Katelyn Currie and Robert Jackson are this year's recipients of the Vancouver Island Branch of the Canadian Society for Senior Engineers (VIB CSSE) scholarships.
Read MoreLex Reynolds Adoption and Permanency Fund
November is Adoption Awareness Month. Learn about the projects funded this year by B.C.’s Lex Reynolds Adoption and Permanency Trust Fund.
Read MoreVictoria Foundation Grants $800,000 to 58 Charities
Victoria, B.C., Nov. 28, 2011 – The Victoria Foundation has approved $806,000 in grants to 58 charitable organizations on Vancouver Island. With this latest round…
Read More$31,000 Awarded to Two Adoptions Projects for B.C.
Victoria, B.C., Nov. 24, 2011 – B.C.’s Lex Reynolds Adoption and Permanency Trust Fund has awarded a total of $31,000 for two projects to support…
Read MoreAffordable Housing, Poverty Top Issues for Youth Says Victoria Foundation’s Youth Vital Signs Survey
Victoria, B.C., Nov. 21, 2011 – Affordable housing and poverty are the top issues for youth in the Capital Regional District according to the Victoria’s…
Read More4th Annual Stocking Challenge & Care Backpacks Project
The Stocking Challenge and Care Backpacks Project is a community effort that works with the Victoria Cool Aid Society.
Read MoreVictoria Foundation to Host 75-Hour Giving Challenge to Support 15 Local Charities
Victoria, B.C., Nov. 1, 2011 – In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Victoria Foundation will host a 75-Hour Giving Challenge this month to help 15 local charities increase their endowment funds.
Read MoreIsland Pathways
Helping Islanders reduce greenhouse gas emissions, one of the lowest Vital Signs indicators in a previous report, a recent grant encourages hundreds of residents to leave their cars at home and make a safe route to school or shopping.
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