We invite you to browse this site to learn more about us. See how your community foundation helps build a strong, healthy community in Nelson and the surrounding area. Find out how your gift can make a difference here at home, and the many ways you can choose to give. Meet the board members. Help us build a vibrant community that we proudly pass onto our children. We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have, so please don’t hesitate to contact us.
You’re invited to our Office Warming!
Drop by for cake (we're celebrating 10 years!) on Friday February 12, 3:00-5:00 PM.
New Part-time Executive Director!
Meet our New Part-time Executive Director, Mia Gardiner. You can learn more about Mia on this news release.
A New Office
We’re settling into our new office at Suite B8, 625 Front Street. That’s the brick building on the corner of Front and Hall, and we’re on the bottom floor. Entrance is off Hall Street, through the doorway closest to the back of the building and the railroad tracks.
What are the Big Issues Affecting Local Youth?
The Osprey Youth Committee, launched just last year, has released the findings of its recent survey of youth issues. The results may surprise you! The youth committee has used the survey to help them design a granting program “for youth, by youth.” Any donors interested in supporting this exciting youth-in-philanthropy initiative should contact the foundation.
Our Christmas 2009 Update is posted here.
Socially Responsible Investing — We’re Doing It
You can find out more about the Vancouver Foundation’s funds here.
It’s About the Economy: We’ve prepared an FAQ to let you know how the foundation’s endowments and grants have been affected by the current economic downturn.
