Our annual magazine is here!. This year, we are uncovering how traditions in the past have unlocked opportunities for a brighter and more hopeful future. Explore inspiring stories of innovation, transformation, and community-driven change!

Angela Paul of Éyameth’ Health Centre emphasizes holistic healthcare, blending traditional knowledge with Western medicine. We're funding priorities set by Indigenous communities in B.C. (like Angela) to ensure resources go where they're needed most.

This Pride month, we're proud to celebrate generous donors like Bill Hodgson and Manny Muller. In 2008, Bill and Manny established The Rainbow Fund, which will support LGBTQ seniors with aging and affordable housing. To support The Rainbow Fund visit:

Exciting news @RADIUS is teaming up with @FutureofGood for the 2024 Social Finance Forum! . Join them, June 12th for inspiring speakers & discussions on inclusive, anti-racist finance. Register now: #SFF2024 #SocialFinance

We're hiring a Vice President, Grants & Community Initiatives to join our team!. This role will be instrumental in continuing our commitment to trust-based philanthropy and systems change with an emphasis on community engagement. Apply by June 26:

Dedicated to building Asian representation, Donna Yamamoto launched an artist fund with us in 2020 to shine a light on the arts, empower voices, and create platforms for stories to be told. #AsianHeritageMonth. Read more:

Changes to the Income Tax Act may affect how organizations grant to those who don't fall under qualified donees. Join us for a virtual session led by @MillerThomson for insights on making qualifying disbursements to non-qualified donees. Register:

To ensure a smooth transition, Dave Doig (Director, Development & Operations) will be acting Vice President of Grants and Community Initiatives, while we search for our next VP. Dara will remain in her role until July 5.

Dara’s passion for systems change has been instrumental in reimagining philanthropic systems and shifting our approach towards more trust-based grantmaking. We wish her the best of luck as she continues to be a catalytic force for good in our communities.

We are sad to announce the upcoming departure of Dara Parker, Vancouver Foundation’s Vice President, Grants and Community Initiatives. After five years of leading our grantmaking team, Dara has decided to embark on a new journey to build her own coaching & facilitation practice.

Applications for the #CommunityProsperityFund are open until June 24th!. We are proud to partner with @BCGovNews, @cfc_fcc_, and over 50 local community foundations to support advancing poverty reduction and social inclusion. Learn more:

Over the years, we've had the honour of supporting Indigenous-led work that tackles the very root causes of trauma and injustice. Learn how you can support leaders at the heart of this work through our new Indigenous Priorities Focus Area:

Supporting cultural practices that uplift Indigenous communities' sense of identity and pride helps pave the way for collective well-being. Discover our newly-launched Indigenous Priorities Focus Area to support this work for generations to come:

For us, supporting Indigenous sovereignty goes beyond granting to include deep listening, building relationships, & fostering trust. That's why we've launched the Indigenous Priorities Focus Area. Discover the profound impact you can make:

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Welcome Salima Remtulla to our Board of Directors!. She believes that Vancouver Foundation is at the center of local efforts to identify and tackle root causes of social issues, and is excited to play a part in advancing positive change in B.C. Read more:

We are thrilled to welcome Olaolu Adeleye to our Board of Directors!. He is excited about contributing to an equitable approach to investment that centres the rich diversity of thought, experiences, and voices of people in B.C. Learn more about Olaolu:

Rev. Carmen brought invaluable wisdom to our Governance & People Committee and our Finance & Audit Committee, enriching each discussion with her profound insights.

Praveen, in his role as Chair of our Impact Investment Committee, helped us set up our impact investment fund and played a crucial role in making our first few investments.