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Together, we have the resources to build a thriving community founded on cooperative principles of social justice, financial inclusion and environmental sustainability. Work with us...

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Black Students in Canada Fund

Action to Impact

The BSC Fund aims to bring more philanthropic resources to Black communities and believes that post-secondary education and training can be a valuable tool to combat poverty. The BSC Fund provides grants to Black students of all ages who face barriers to attending public post-secondary institutions.
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Joan and Noel Armstrong Fund

A Family Legacy of Giving

Noel Armstrong was a musician, carpenter, proud engineer and avid golfer. He met Joan in Dawson Creek where they were working as teachers, and they married in 1953. In the years...
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Ken Lyotier Fund

Innovation and Compassion in the DTES

Ken Lyotier was a champion of the people in the Downtown Eastside, where he lived and worked since the 1970s. He was a tireless innovator and advocate for those living in poverty and for “binners,” people who earn money by collecting and returning recyclables.
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We offer investments, loans, grants and direct strategic support to changemakers who share our vision for a just and vibrant society. 

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We deliver, support, and/or engage in projects and initiatives that advance social justice, financial inclusion, and or environmental sustainability. Learn more about these amazing organizations:

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BC Rent Bank's 2021-2022 Impact Report Out Now

Friday June 3, 2022 BC Rent Bank was established in 2019 as a pilot project with a three-year mandate to support the funding of existing rent banks; provide support and seed funding to establish new rent banks in BC; and create the infrastructure necessary to support a future provincial rent bank system. A rent bank is a homelessness prevention tool that offers financial assistance, individualized support, and a friendly face to renters facing a short-term crisis. Rent banks are one part of a broader system of housing stability and homelessness prevention that helps people hold onto their...
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Vancity Community Foundation's environmental efforts

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REACHING HOME: Greater Vancouver Designated Community Call for Proposals – Capital Projects

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REACHING HOME: Greater Vancouver Designated Community Call for Proposals – Service Projects

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Vancity waives wire transfer fees to Ukraine and dedicates financial support for humanitarian relief

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Ethos Lab: Our goal is to raise $100,000 in 100 days

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