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Vancity Community Foundation received more than $18 million in gifts in 2018 from more than 1800 individuals, members, and community partners to advance and strengthen charities and community initiatives. View our 2018 Annual Report to learn more.
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There is growing public awareness and enthusiasm around building a sustainable local food and agriculture system in BC. By supporting the establishment of the Foodlands Cooperative and contributing to the acquisition of its first farm, we are helping lead the way to make foodland more accessible.
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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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Established to honour Gene Blishen and his retirement from Mt. Lehman Credit Union, the Gene Blishen Co-operative Innovation Fund will support the development of the co-operative movement through research and education.
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The Vancity Community Foundation Director's Fund is used to support Vancity Community Foundation work as determined by its Board of Directors.
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CoDevelopment Canada (CoDev) is a Vancouver-based, non-governmental organization (NGO) that links labour and community groups working for social change. In particular, CoDev’s role is to build solidarity between workers in Canada and in Latin America. Years ago, a small Donor Advised Fund was established by CoDev at Vancity Community Foundation to help support its operations. But this story became even...
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The Squamish Credit Union Legacy Foundation supports charitable works in communities within the Sea to Sky corridor.
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The Cooperative Commonwealth Fund provides grants to qualified donees pursuing community economic development through cooperative models.
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The Co-operators Fund gives support to community economic development projects.
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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...