See stories below highlighting January’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. With a new year comes a sense of renewal, optimism, and the...
See what December’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting December’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. As the year 2022 wound down, reflection and gratitude were in...
See what November’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting November’s Vital People working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. In November, the Victoria Foundation released Victoria's 2022 Vital Signs...
See what October’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
With change across Greater Victoria following municipal elections, it's a reminder that change can bring great opportunity for collaboration. See stories below highlighting October's Vital...
See what September’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
September is a time of change and settling back into routines, and a time to look forward to the coming months and the new year ahead. From a program supporting the arts leaders of today and...
Decisions-making now for a future legacy: The benefits of discretionary funds
I am a lawyer who has been working in the areas of wills making and estate administration for 27 years in Victoria, BC. Throughout my practice, I have met many clients who are philanthropic....
August Vital People Roundup
While August is a month of summer vacations and warm weather, it's also a time of transition into the fall season and the school year. There are many ways we can support our communities...
September is Community Foundations Month
Happy Community Foundations Month! This annual celebration aims to raise awareness about community foundations and how they support local non-profits and charities. What are Community...
July Vital People Roundup
This past month saw the release of the 2022 edition of Pulse magazine, an annual publication highlighting how the Victoria Foundation and other organizations in our community are working to...
2022 Edition of Pulse magazine and blog out NOW!
Pulse magazine is an annual publication highlighting how the Victoria Foundation and other organizations in our community are working to build on the findings in the annual Vital...
June 2022 Vital People Roundup
June was National Indigenous History Month and saw both National Indigenous People's Day and the beginning of Pride Week in Greater Victoria. See stories from the month highlighting Vital...
May 2022 Vital People Roundup: Vital Signs Survey Launch
The 2022 Vital Signs survey launched in May and this year we're asking "what does community mean to you?" Fill out this year's survey and see stories from the month highlighting Vital People...







