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Every spring, Vancity Community Foundation supports Earth Day and celebrates the changing of the seasons. We have long prioritized climate action and justice across our organization, and in recognition of Earth Day and the larger environmental movement we are actively participating in, we are sharing some of our key efforts with you below. Climate-Ready Affordable Housing Programs Being without a...
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The Environmental Youth Alliance Fund generates sustainable revenue for EYA's land-based education and employment training programs in East Vancouver. Our programs empower youth facing barriers to become environmental stewards.
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The Garden Club of Vancouver believes that gardens, green space and nature are all vital components of healthy sustainable communities.
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Aviso Wealth is making a $30,000 donation to the Vancity Humanitarian Fund held at Vancity Community Foundation, which Vancity will match dollar for dollar, bringing the total donation to $60,000.
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The Marianne Pengelly Fund was set up to support the well-being of women internationally and locally, as well as environmental stewardship through Buddhist practices in Canada.
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The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition actively campaigns for the introduction of a bold and comprehensive poverty reduction plan from the government of British Columbia; giving a coordinated voice to over 50 community and non-profit groups, faith groups, health organizations, First Nations and Aboriginal organizations, businesses, labour organizations, and social policy groups and nearly 400 supporting organizations. BC is the only...
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The McLoughlin Gardens Society has plans to launch a membership drive, develop walking trails, install informational panels, and raise funds to convert the shed into an artist and writing studio, while also maintaining the house and gardens.
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As climate change transforms global ecosystems, our awareness and ability to take action on the climate emergency is of the highest importance. Reflecting on the news coming out of Australia, Vancity wanted to find a way to help their co-op cousins.
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The BC Council of Garden Clubs Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to assist students to further their education in horticulture or related studies.
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The Hans Peter Rodseth Memorial Fund provides educational scholarships to students in the Nechako Valley to pursue post-secondary education at a community college, university or equivalent educational institution so that they may commit to education and to making their community a better place where natural beauty can be enjoyed and the environment protected.