The Victoria Foundation provides leadership by inspiring giving, by thoughtfully caring for the assets entrusted to us, and by investing in people, ideas and activities that strengthen our communities.
Victoria Foundation Director of Communications, Shannon Drew-Burrows and CEO Sandra Richardson surround ESC participant Wayne at the birthday party. The Olympic torch was courtesy of torch bearer and ESC partner Rob Reid of Frontrunners.
“By committing to pilot Every Step Counts, our Board was confident it would be an excellent fit for Victoria,” says Sandra Richardson, Victoria Foundation CEO. “Today’s gathering not only demonstrates the support we have from our community partners but the faces around the room are proof of the positive impact we are having within our community.”
Would like to make a gift of your publicly-traded securities to the Victoria Foundation? It is easy to do – and you will also eliminate the capital gains tax on any appreciated stock.
In partnering with the Victoria Foundation, Black Press Community Newspapers demonstrates its commitment to telling our region's stories. The Victoria Foundation works hard to assist hundreds of local charitable organizations to further their efforts and with the support of Black Press providing quality, newsworthy stories about these organizations just got a whole lot easier!
In the days that have passed since the January 12th earthquake in Haiti, Canadians have made donations and contributions totalling in the millions of dollars to the relief effort. Although this is excellent news, much more is still needed to help the poverty-stricken nation.
Designed to advance two concepts in participating schools: engaging young people in supporting the capacity of charitable organizations and strengthening their communities.
Donors are as unique as the charitable organizations in our community. These stories illustrate a few of the many innovative ways we can all make a difference together.
As you will see, the theme of this year's annual report is "A Colourful Past..a Bright Future."
The Victoria Foundation is a public foundation established through an Act of the BC Legislature in 1936 and a registered Canadian charity.
Our Canada Revenue Agency Charity BN/Registration Number is 130650898RR0001.
