The last 25 years have been the privilege of a lifetime. As I prepare to step away from the Victoria Foundation after 25 years, I’ve been thinking about what stays with me. The three words I...
Sandra Richardson: Re-imagining ourselves during times of change
This is a time of challenges, where housing and food prices are increasing, cultural spaces are diminishing and community is changing.
Sandra Richardson: Arts that support community resilience
May is a season of charitable family activities, sports tournaments and neighbourhood events with an artistic flair.
Sandra Richardson: A legacy built on belief
Celebrating ninety years of uplifting community at the Victoria Foundation
Sandra Richardson: Coming together for gender equality
This month, Victoria Foundation staff attended a gathering at Laurel Point on advancing gender equality. Community foundations travelled from all over Canada to discuss ways we’re working to...
Sandra Richardson: Victoria Foundation’s new visual identity celebrates collaboration
A modern and revitalized atmosphere at the Victoria Foundation symbolizes its commitment to uplifting the community, today and for the future, especially through collaboration.
Sandra Richardson: 2026 will be a year of transformation
The new year will be transformative for the Victoria Foundation as we put our new community presence into action.
Sandra Richardson: We are all architects of belonging
The Victoria Foundation's new Civil Society Impact Study "Architects of Belonging" measures the economic and social impacts of the civil society sector in the capital region.
Sandra Richardson: On charitable advocacy and year-end giving
The traditional season of giving really puts philanthropy and charitable advocacy in the spotlight.
Sandra Richardson: A new brand of reconciliation
The Victoria Foundation’s new companion logo helps strengthen its commitment to Indigenous communities.
Sandra Richardson: Our community finds creative solutions to support the arts
Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson discusses how she’s encouraged by local strategies to bring opportunities for the arts, alongside places of worship and other necessities.
Sandra Richardson: Working together on a renewed impact for the future
This summer, the charitable sector improves lives while the Victoria Foundation gears up for a September unveiling.




