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BC has had one of the highest poverty rates in Canada for the last 15 years. There are almost 600,000 people in our province desperately trying to make ends meet and keep their heads above water. The We Can’t Afford Poverty campaign is a community art-driven campaign to eradicate poverty from British Columbia, starting with raising social assistance rates.
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The Integris Credit Union Community Foundation provides charitable funding in the communities of Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake as served by Integris Credit Union.
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The Pat and Jim McQueen Legacy Fund will assist the Enderby museum and archives to store, preserve, interpret and display artifacts and archival material pertaining to the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Enderby and District.
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The purpose of the Broad Cove Fund is to support community arts initiatives in the downtown eastside.
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The Wheel Community Fund was established to provide supportive grants to First Nations artists working in any medium who believe that broad recognition of their creativity will help them connect with their heritage, embrace their culture, and fulfill their potential.
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The Somerville Fund provides grants for habitat maintenance and restoration, accessibility to theatre and chamber music and affordable housing opportunities in the Lower Mainland.
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The goals of the Salsbury Garden Fund are to provide support to groups helping children and youth in need in East Vancouver --- particularly to promote food security, a love of books and reading, of nature, of animals, and of music. As well, the Fund will encourage Britannia Secondary students to go to college/university.
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The purpose of the S. Giggey Fund is to provide support to St. James Music Academy and the BC SPCA West Vancouver branch.
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The Romuald & Nancy Gobis Fund generates income to support organizations in the arts community.
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The Quart Family Fund supports community projects and programs important to the Quart family.