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West Vancouver Foundation
775 15TH ST., WEST VANCOUVER
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Our work in the community
The West Vancouver Foundation receives donations from local philanthropists and community members, and is then able to provide funding to local charities, through various granting programs, to support programs that address community needs. As a community foundation, we understand the North Shore and the Greater Sea-to-Sky region – from the local issues and needs to the people and organizations doing the best work to address these issues. Using information gleaned from our Vital Signs research and experience, you can trust us to help you make a significant impact. For this year’s Give Where You Live campaign we have selected eight local charities to support. When you donate by Dec. 31, 2022 through our site, your donation will be matched by funds at the Foundation, doubling your giving!* This year’s Give Where You Live participants are: • 365Give, Student Leadership Program • Avalon Recovery Society, Counselling Program • Family Services of the North Shore, Christmas Bureau • Harvest Project, Care Program • Kay Meek Arts Centre, Summer Youth Conservatory • North Shore Community Resources, Supporting Vulnerable
Seniors • Ocean Ambassadors Canada, PickUp3 North Shore • West Van Seniors Activity Centre, Feed the Need, Seniors Meal
Program
Testimonial
“Avalon Recovery Centre has been the recipient of grants from the West Vancouver Foundation for many years now and we are very grateful. The funds have been used to support our addiction recovery services for women in North and West Vancouver. This year we were thrilled to be able to take part in their Give Where You Live campaign. ” - Kelly, Manager, Fund Development, Avalon Recovery Society
A recent story
The Seniors’ Activity Centre’s meal program, Feed The Need, began as the COVID-19 pandemic brought to light a genuine need among this community ’s most vulnerable seniors, who lacked the means to access regular meals. An initial $100,000 matching donation was provided by the Ian and Rosemary Mottershead Fund, at the West Vancouver Foundation in November 2020, in response to a need identified during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Since then, the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre continues to serve 300 meals per week to vulnerable seniors in West Vancouver. $270 can feed one senior for three months. Even the smallest gift can make an impact. Last year $75,000 was raised for the Feed the Need program, through Give Where You Live, and this year we’re hoping to raise even more! Ways to offer support
Donate Now Donate online, by mail, e-transfer or contact us to gift publicly traded shares. Call 604-925-8153 or westvanfoundation.ca/donate To donate to our Give Where You Live campaign, go to westvanfoundation.ca/gwyl When you donate to one of these projects by Dec. 31, 2022, your donation will be matched - doubling your giving!* *Donations made through WVF will be matched up to $5,000$20,000 per charity, by funds held at West Vancouver Foundation, including from the Ian & Rosemary Mottershead Fund. Create Your Own Fund Establishing a family fund allows you to customize your charitable giving and improve the lives of others in your community over time. Leave a Legacy Ensure your generosity impacts the community for years to come by updating your will to include a gift to the West Vancouver Foundation.
The West Vancouver Foundation believes in a future that is bright, just and sustainable with the resources to ensure a vibrant quality of life for generations to come. We are a leader in community-based philanthropy, working with individuals, families and charities for maximum community impact.
Our People
Our staff, board and volunteers are all from the North Shore region – from Bowen Island to North Vancouver.
Facts
In Canada, 66 per cent of all charitable donations benefit only 1 per cent of charities. It’s time to change that. Our Give Where You Live campaign is an annual program that brings together a community of giving from across the North Shore to support some incredible local charities. This exciting giving campaign empowers you to join others on the North Shore in supporting a select group of local charities. There are a range of projects in this year’s campaign including seniors, youth, arts, environment, health and wellness, and families.
contact us
telephone 604 925 8153 email info@westvanfoundation.ca website westvanfoundation.ca
Thank you to all the dedicated staff and volunteers who run the North Shore ’ s amazing community organizations.
Lynn Valley Lions North Shore Community Resources –Seniors One Stop and Caregiver Support Program
Polygon Gallery Kids First Saturdays
Seymour Salmonid Society Gently Down the Seymour Program North Shore Neighbourhood House –Loutet Farm Bee Hives North Shore Girls Soccer Club
Through your compassion, resourcefulness, innovative programs and services you make life better for everyone living in our communities. We are grateful for all you do, and for opportunities to partner with you and support your work.
