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Welcoming Our New Director of Fundraising We are thrilled to welcome Tamsyn Jenkins as the new Director of Fundraising at the Squamish Community Foundation! Tamsyn brings a wealth of experience in fundraising and marketing, paired with a passion for building connections and supporting projects that strengthen our community. In her…

The Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) is excited to invite applications for a Director of Fundraising! We are seeking a passionate, strategic, and community-minded professional to join our team.  At SCF, we believe in the power of philanthropy to strengthen our community. Through grants, partnerships, and leadership, we support local initiatives…

The Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) is pleased to present the 2024 Annual Impact Report. This is the third annual report designed to highlight the impact on the community from our donor funds, community partnerships, granting and other programs. Highlights from the report: The SCF unveiled our new 2024-2029 Strategic Plan…

Supporting their mission to make a huge impact in this community, 100 Women Who Care Squamish proudly announces their Endowment Fund in partnership with the Squamish Community Foundation. This marks a significant milestone for 100 Women Who Care Squamish, aiming to create a perpetual source of funding in the community…

In partnership with Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) and the Squamish Community Foundation, Kia Communities in Motion provided funding in 2023 to the Squamish Nation Skwxwu7mesh Uxwumixw Valley Garden Project. Kia Communities in Motion is a grassroots initiative that will see Kia Canada invest $1.4M over four years to support…

The Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) is pleased to announce $171,000 in funding to support 17 community projects in Squamish through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund. The Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF) is a one-time investment of $400 million across Canada to help community service organizations (charities, non-profits,…

The Squamish Community Foundation is pleased to present the 2023 Squamish Vital Signs report. The Squamish Vital Signs report measures overall vitality of our community. The report is used to inform conversation and support evidence-based, locally-relevant solutions. Vital Signs is Canada’s most extensive community-driven data program, leveraging local knowledge to identify…

This year, 2023, the Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) is celebrating 20 years of serving Squamish charities, non-profits, students, and neighbourhoods. The SCF began in 2003 when a group of founding donors had the insight and community commitment to create the foundation and sponsor its growth. The initial donations of 17…

From neighbourhood block parties to community gardens and cultural events, there are many ways to build a thriving community. The Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program is based on a simple, but powerful idea—that everyone is a valuable member of the community and that we all have something to share. The…

The Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) is pleased to present the 2022 Impact Report. This is the first annual report designed to highlight the impact on the community from our donor funds, community partnerships, granting and other programs. Highlights from the report: Over $30,000 in Endowment Fund distributions were shared with…