This week we celebrated the close of another successful year of our Vital Youth program. Vital Youth grants this year total $20,000 – 20 individual grants to 18 different local charitable organizations.
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Supporting young women to do their best
"I promise to do my best." With those words every young woman in the Guiding movement embarks on a lifelong character-building exercise, which includes a respect and appreciation for the natural environment.
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Don’t give up on your dreams
The story of how the Victoria Foundation’s youngest fund holder and his mother turned huge challenges into something positive for their community.
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One World International Scholarship: Alexandra Rodriguez
Third year Anthropology student Alexandra Rodriguez will be using her One World Scholarship to earn credit for her UVic degree at the Universidad del Desarrollo in Chile.
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Ptarmigan Music and Theatre Society: Giving wing to art’s power for learning, healing, connecting
For Patrick Smith, artistic director and co-founder of the Ptarmigan Music and Theatre Society, the arts are an essential link for building connection and vitality…
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One World International Scholarship: Kayte Gyles
A letter from Kayte Gyles, recipient of a 2012 One World International Scholarship.
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One World International Scholarship: Sarah Marriott
Sarah Marriott is one of four Simon Fraser University students to receive the One World International Scholarship this spring. She will be using the funds to travel to Paris, France where she’ll study at Sciences Po.
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Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria
For years, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria has been making physical activity and nutrition for youth a fun part of their daily activities. Through its programs, the Club aims to help young people develop healthy habits and important skills for life.
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1000×5 a winning formula for literacy
The 1000 x 5 Children’s Book Recycling Project, which aims to ensure every child in the Saanich Peninsula has at least 1,000 books read to them by the time they are five years old and entering kindergarten.
Read MoreBuilding a tradition of philanthropy with Vital Youth
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.
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