Vancouver Foundation

They say every picture tells a story. And every story helps bring to life the impact philanthropy has on individuals, families and communities (including that community's animals and its environment).

At Vancouver Foundation we collect stories that will hopefully inspire you to want to give back to your community.

Our stories are told from the point of view of those who give and hold funds with us, as well as from the perspective of those who receive support through Vancouver Foundation grants.

Fundholder Stories

These stories illustrate just a few of the innovative and innumerable ways donors are making a difference through Vancouver Foundation.

Community Stories

At Vancouver Foundation we are fortunate to experience, on a daily basis, caring people working together to build stronger communities. Seeing our grants in action is what inspires us, and we hope these stories inspire you.

Weathering the Storm Vancouver Foundation releases the first definitive study to examine the effects of the economic downturn on charities in BC. [More]
Citizen Kerr Local forestry titan Jake Kerr has built an impressive business empire. His idealism and philanthropy have grown along with it. [More]
Safeguarding the Delta Trust preserves a way of life for farmers and birds [More]
A life on the bench Retired chief justice reflects on his time in the air and a career grounded in law. [More]
poet of concrete "It is the dialogue between building and setting that is the essence of architecture." - Arthur Erickson [More]
Enviro-challenge Science World's "Enviro-challenge" is a game-show that teaches kids why they should reduce, re-use and recycle. [More]
The music plays on A memorial fund helps Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra musicians realize their dreams [More]
Hitting the books again Douglas College Foundation helps 1,800 students a year with bursaries and scholarships. [More]
Balancing tradition and innovation James Wright of Vancouver Opera wants to do both. [More]
No Crystal Ball Judith Hall looks at the future of philanthropy. [More]

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Another view of Main and Hastings DTES artist Colleen Carroll wants to show people the beauty of Canada’s poorest postal code. [More]
Yes you can can Preserving your own food is in, and one B.C. community is on top of the trend. [More]
Tradition in the making and breaking The Bill Reid Gallery preserves a legacy and pushes boundaries [More]
On the road again Kurt Lattimer loves his new wheels. [More]
Having a ball It starts with one ball … dropping onto the hard gym floor at RayCam Community Center in East Vancouver... [More]
Fuelling the future Urban youth gain new skills restoring a piece of the past. [More]
A brush with the past Mabel Leung thinks anyone can learn to paint, if they are willing to observe and express themselves. [More]
Run for One Planet Matt Hill and Stephanie Tait ran a year-long environmental marathon campaign across Canada and the US. 18,000 km and lots of shoes later, they're back home in Vancouver ... [More]
Condo market for bees is buzzing Pagodas, pyramids and condos built just for bees. [More]
Ramped up and all decked out Matteus Preusse loves his family’s new deck and wheelchair ramp [More]