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Learn more about how we put our three guiding priorities of Restoring Affordability, Climate Justice and Connected and Just Communities in action at VCF and beyond.

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Shifting to Restorative Philanthropy

August 1, 2024

Restorative philanthropy shifts power to communities, addressing inequities through trust-based giving and equitable resource redistribution.

Diverse group of people smiling together under a banner reading “Restorative Philanthropy and VCF.”

Shifting to Restorative Philanthropy

August 1, 2024

Restorative philanthropy shifts power to communities, addressing inequities through trust-based giving and equitable resource redistribution.

Featured stories x3

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Affordable Housing

Insights: How much affordable housing can we build on public land?

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Philanthropy

Taking Action on Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Orange Shirt Day graphic with “Every Child Matters” for Truth and Reconciliation

Philanthropy

Orange Shirt Day 2024: VCF’s Continuing Truth and Reconciliation Journey

BC Rent Bank 2021–2022 Impact Report cover with a lady and child looking out a window

Renters

BC Rent Bank’s 2021-2022 Impact Report Out Now

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Affordable Housing

Outside-the-box thinking results in affordable housing

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Philanthropy

Community organizing program & funding opportunity

Graphic promoting Ethos Lab fundraising campaign to raise $100,000 in 100 days.

Philanthropy

Ethos Lab: Our goal is to raise $100,000 in 100 days

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Downtown Eastside

Innovation and Compassion in the DTES

VCF Updates

Genesa Greening appointed CEO of Vancity Community Foundation

Climate

Aviso Wealth joins Vancity campaign to support flood relief for communities in need

Graphic stating that renters across British Columbia have access to rent banks.

Homelessness

B.C. becomes first province to provide 100% rent bank coverage

Climate

Vancity Humanitarian Fund supports BC flood relief efforts