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WestVanFoundation

@westvanfdn

Working with community leaders, partners, and philanthropists to fund and support projects that foster inclusion, belonging, and community vibrance.

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Last month we invited charities and community groups that support those on the North Shore to a Vital Conversation workshops. We received numerous valuable perspectives regarding the present state of our community. Learn more: westvanfoundation.ca/vitalsigns #VitalSigns

Last month we invited charities and community groups that support those on the North Shore to a Vital Conversation workshops. We received numerous valuable perspectives regarding the present state of our community. 

Learn more: westvanfoundation.ca/vitalsigns

#VitalSigns
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There are many charities providing assistance to the communities impacted by wildfires right now. Donate to support them: Kelowna: buff.ly/3KOXXMo South Okanagan: buff.ly/3E3b6Oc shuswapfoundation.ca BC SPCA: shorturl.at/koFU7 redcross.ca

There are many charities providing assistance to the communities impacted by wildfires right now. 

Donate to support them:
Kelowna: buff.ly/3KOXXMo
South Okanagan: buff.ly/3E3b6Oc
shuswapfoundation.ca
BC SPCA: shorturl.at/koFU7
redcross.ca
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Now that the weather is cooling off, its time to think of community building ideas that you can take inside. We have funding available for a few more Neighbourhood Small Grant projects this year, up to $500 for West Van residents. westvanfoundation.ca/NSG_Stories #Community #Grants

Now that the weather is cooling off, its time to think of community building ideas that you can take inside. We have funding available for a few more Neighbourhood Small Grant projects this year, up to $500 for West Van residents.

westvanfoundation.ca/NSG_Stories

#Community  #Grants
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The North Shore Celtic Ensemble (NSCE) is the lower mainland’s largest youth music program specializing in folk and fiddle music. In 2022 they received a Community Grant to video their winter concert. Read more about the group and this project: westvanfoundation.ca/north-shore-ce…

The North Shore Celtic Ensemble (NSCE) is the lower mainland’s largest youth music program specializing in folk and fiddle music.  In 2022 they received a Community Grant  to video their winter concert.

Read more about the group and this project: westvanfoundation.ca/north-shore-ce…
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As a community foundation, we exist to improve the quality of life in our community today and forever, and a big part of that is creating a sense of belonging for everyone in the community. Learn more: westvanfoundation.ca/about-us/ #belonging #community #communityfoundation

As a community foundation, we exist to improve the quality of life in our community today and forever, and a big part of that is creating a sense of belonging for everyone in the community.

Learn more: westvanfoundation.ca/about-us/

#belonging #community #communityfoundation
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As the cool weather hits the North Shore, local non-profit organizations and the individuals who depend on their vital services are feeling the cold. If you have gently-used winter jackets that you no longer use, now is the time to donate them.

As the cool weather hits the North Shore, local non-profit organizations and the individuals who depend on their vital services are feeling the cold. If you have gently-used winter jackets that you no longer use, now is the time to donate them.
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Our 2023 Give Where You Live campaign is now open. This community-giving program creates an opportunity for individuals to learn more about local charity programs and donate to support them. Learn more about the needs right here on the North Shore. westvanfoundation.ca/GWYL

Our 2023 Give Where You Live campaign is now open. This community-giving program creates an opportunity for individuals to learn more about local charity programs and donate to support them.

Learn more about the needs right here on the North Shore.

westvanfoundation.ca/GWYL
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Join us online Nov 14 for the 2023 North Shore Vital Signs report release. The Report reflects what we heard from over 40 North Shore agencies that participated in the Vital Conversations, where they shared what they are experiencing. Register here: shorturl.at/iktW8

Join us online Nov 14 for the 2023 North Shore Vital Signs report release.  The Report reflects what we heard from over 40 North Shore agencies that participated in the Vital Conversations, where they shared what they are experiencing.

Register here: shorturl.at/iktW8
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This summer we held ā€˜Vital Conversations’ with 40+ North Shore non-profits, to hear what they are experiencing in their work. Read about these insights in our new report, available online now. westvanfoundation.ca/VitalSigns2023 #VitalSigns #NorthShore

This summer we held ā€˜Vital Conversations’ with 40+ North Shore non-profits, to hear what they are experiencing in their work. 

Read about these insights in our new report, available online now.

westvanfoundation.ca/VitalSigns2023

#VitalSigns #NorthShore
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Today is #PhilanthropyDay - we celebrate the charitable work that EVERYONE does to make a difference and create impact in our community. This includes the incredible work the nine GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE charity partners are doing on the North Shore. westvanfoundation.ca/gwyl

Today is  #PhilanthropyDay - we celebrate the charitable work that EVERYONE does to make a difference and create impact in our community. This includes the incredible work the nine GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE charity partners are doing on the North Shore.

westvanfoundation.ca/gwyl
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Happy #NationalEntrepreneursDay! To help you take your office to the next level of sustainability, Ocean Ambassadors offers free, 45-minute, interactive webinars to offices across Metro Vancouver! Visit our online booking calendar to secure a spot: ow.ly/mSFp50Q89TH.

Happy #NationalEntrepreneursDay!  To help you take your office to the next level of sustainability, Ocean Ambassadors offers free, 45-minute, interactive webinars to offices across Metro Vancouver! Visit our online booking calendar to secure a spot: ow.ly/mSFp50Q89TH.
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The North Shore Mountain Bike Association is constructing a new multi-use trail (hiking and uphill cycling only) and once completed they plan to add meaningful Indigenous art. Donations to the Indigenous Trail Enhancement Project will be matched, when you donate by Dec 31. shorturl.at/qsI14

The <a href="/nsmba97/">North Shore Mountain Bike Association</a>  is constructing a new multi-use trail (hiking and uphill cycling only) and once completed they plan to add meaningful Indigenous art.

Donations to the Indigenous Trail Enhancement Project will be matched, when you donate by Dec 31.

shorturl.at/qsI14
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The groundbreaking ceremony for the West Van Place for Sport happened today! We were happy to see so many familiar faces, and so many people that were instrumental in getting this project started. Construction is scheduled be complete by winter 2025. westvanfoundation.ca/wvpfs

The groundbreaking ceremony for the West Van Place for Sport happened today! We were happy to see so many familiar faces, and so many people that were instrumental in getting this project started.

Construction is scheduled be complete by winter 2025. 

westvanfoundation.ca/wvpfs
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, a movement that encourages people to do good and express their generosity. Donate to one of our Give Where You Live partners by Dec 31st, through the Foundation, and your donation will be matched - doubling your giving! westvanfoundation.ca/gwyl

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, a movement that encourages people to do good and express their generosity.

Donate to one of our Give Where You Live partners by Dec 31st, through the Foundation, and your donation will be matched - doubling your giving!

westvanfoundation.ca/gwyl
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Today is #GivingTuesday - a global movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities. Learn more about local charity programs westvanfoundation.ca/gwyl #GiveWhereYouLive #GiveLocal #NorthShore #WestVan

Today is #GivingTuesday  - a global movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities.  Learn more about local charity programs westvanfoundation.ca/gwyl

#GiveWhereYouLive #GiveLocal #NorthShore #WestVan
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This year there were 33 Neighbourhood Small grants issued to residents for free community-building events. On Dec 16 there is one final project for this year, a free Community Concert in Lions Bay. Register here: shorturl.at/hozL4 #Community #FreeEvents #LionsBay

This year there were 33 Neighbourhood Small grants issued to residents for free community-building events. On Dec 16 there is one final project for this year, a free Community Concert in Lions Bay.  Register here: shorturl.at/hozL4

#Community #FreeEvents #LionsBay
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Join the WestVanFoundation and the West Vancouver Memorial Library for a free session on Wills and Estate planning, presented by Nicole Garton of @HeritageLaw this Wed, Jan 24th at 3:30 pm. Register for this free event at eventbrite.ca/e/willpower-wi… #WillPower #EstatePlanning

Join the <a href="/WestVanFdn/">WestVanFoundation</a>  and the West Vancouver Memorial Library for a free session on Wills and Estate planning, presented by Nicole Garton of @HeritageLaw  this Wed, Jan 24th at 3:30 pm.

Register for this free event at eventbrite.ca/e/willpower-wi…

#WillPower #EstatePlanning
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Our 2023 Highlights Report is available online now. Last year we granted over $800k through our grant programs and opened 7 new funds. Read more about our 2023 highlights: shorturl.at/us13z #LocalImpact #WestVan #NorthShore

Our 2023 Highlights Report is available online now.

Last year we granted over $800k through our grant programs and opened 7 new funds.

Read more about our 2023 highlights: shorturl.at/us13z

#LocalImpact #WestVan #NorthShore
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Give Where You Live is an exciting giving campaign that empowers you to join others in supporting a select group of local charities. Learn more about the needs on the North Shore. shorturl.at/DtPEd

Give Where You Live is an exciting giving campaign that empowers you to join others in supporting a select group of local charities. 
Learn more about the needs on the North Shore.
shorturl.at/DtPEd
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Give Where You Live is an exciting giving campaign that empowers you to join others in West Vancouver & the North Shore in supporting a select group of local charities. westvanfoundation.ca/gwyl

Give Where You Live is an exciting giving campaign that empowers you to join others in West Vancouver &amp; the North Shore in supporting a select group of local charities. westvanfoundation.ca/gwyl