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.

All in the family A primer on family philanthropy [More]
A spark of genius Ad whiz James Lee may be gone, but he continues to inspire [More]
You go girls Helping adolescent girls get healthy in mind and body [More]
Catching a ride on the Martin 16 New social enterprise supports disabled sailing [More]
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]

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Dying to be clean Toxic Free Canada warns of dangerous chemicals in the workplace [More]
Beaty Biodiversity Museum What do the largest animal on earth, and one of the smallest (and oldest) have in common? [More]
Pumping up UBC study shows it’s smart for seniors to pump iron [More]
Rough Trade HUSTLE helps young men get out of the sex trade [More]
A calm connection Helping new moms deal with post-partum anxiety [More]
A long and winding road One woman’s monumental journey -- across a continent, across time -- becomes the subject of a new opera. [More]
Caring for Briana Giving in Action helps families cope with disability. [More]
Bird's eye view An ongoing study is gathering data about vital bird habitat in BC, documenting what we have and what we have lost. [More]
Senior animals in need today SAINTS -- a little bit of heaven on earth (Mission, actually). [More]
Reclaiming the Revue Curtains up on Granville Island [More]