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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…

Over 50 community members gathered at Brennan Park on November 24th to participate in the first of two Community Conversations hosted by the Squamish Community Foundation (SCF), as part of the 2023 Vital Signs research project. We saw a diverse group of Squamish residents involved, including those from local small businesses,…

The Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) has partnered with Donate a Car Canada to offer a unique way to support our impact in the community. Have an old car, truck, RV, boat or motorcycle you've looking to get rid of? Donate a Car will take care of all the details to…

Each year the Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) awards grants to eligible organizations who are working towards improving the health and wellbeing of our community and environment. In 2021 the SCF granted over $70,000 in Annual Grants and $3,000 in scholarship funds, an enhanced funding year thanks to contributions from the…

People are the heartbeat of every neighbourhood - and when we bring people together, great ideas flourish. The Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program began in 2017 with the simple yet powerful idea of supporting connection among neighbours. Grants of up to $500 are provided to bring community projects to life.…