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Back in 2012, Central City Foundation approached Vancity and Vancity Community Foundation about financing the purchase of a building in New Westminster. Central City Foundation was interested in providing a low cost lease option to a local non-profit, Aunt Leah’s.
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When Margaret Mitchell passed away on International Women’s Day in 2017 at the age of 92, she left a legacy of advocating for the rights of women and greater economic and social justice for all.
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The Fresh to Families Project provides access to fresh, locally grown food for low income families, newly arrived refugees, and at-risk expectant mothers through its community partners at MOSAIC, Circles of Care & Connection, and VCH Healthiest Babies Possible.
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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 Access to Justice Fund will support the operations of West Coast LEAF, towards providing assistance (either legal or financial or both) in assessing, identifying and implementing legal strategies that may be successful in establishing a constitutional right to counsel in family law.
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A non-partisan coalition that supports BC children, First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition has a lot to be proud of when it comes to stepping up for this province’s most vulnerable. In addition to overseeing the annual BC Child Poverty Report Card and Living Wage for Families campaign efforts, the coalition ensures a regular media presence in order...
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Atira Property Management Inc. means a lot of good for a lot of people. Atira Women’s Resource Society is a non-profit organization committed to ending violence against women. They do this through direct service, education, and increasing awareness about the impact violence against women and children has on our communities. Atira operates 12 transition and long-term housing sites in the...
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The Tudor Sheil Fund was created to support organizations that work to enhance the lives of women and children in Vancouver's inner-city.
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The Swale Fund was created to support a variety of charitable causes, with priority given to social justice.
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In 2000 the Silver Tubby Fund was created in memory of a huge Silver Tabby cat with attitude. Income from the fund will be used to support social change, as well as organizations providing environmental and animal protection.