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The Resilience Fund was created to support advocacy in a variety of equity and social justice organizations, including but not limited to Free Speech, environmental protection, poverty, education, First Nations, gender equality and disaster relief issues.
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The Purple Papillon Fund supports women, youth and children with educational, social or business opportunities.
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The Kerry & Betty Ho Fund supports qualified donees and/or charitable organizations, their programs, projects and/or activities dedicated to providing parental support programs and support of disadvantaged people in the Greater Vancouver regional district (GVRD).
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The Jane and Michael Millard Fund was established to support employment and education initiatives for disadvantaged youth.
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The Hendrik Hoekema Legacy Fund was created to permit vulnerable, low income adults to participate in education and training initiatives, increasing their active participation in the work force and in the community at large.
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The Currie/Baehr Family Endowment Fund will offer personal development opportunities to at-risk youth who are seeking a better future. Support from the Fund is intended to encourage these young people and to help provide them with an opportunity to learn, grow, share and actively participate in building a future for themselves.
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The Robert Chambers Memorial Endowment Fund was created by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre to support its efforts to provide pre-employment, employment and other services to people with disabilities and their families.
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The Amy Dalgleish Memorial Bursary was created to honour the life of Amy Dalgleish and her demonstrated commitment to social justice.
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Common Thread is a cooperative social enterprise based in Vancouver. The co-op provides practical and flexible training and employment in industrial sewing for women who are newcomers to Canada, who are living with mental health challenges, or who are experiencing other employment barriers. These women are able to thrive and learn in a supportive environment, acquiring new skills and taking...