What if your donation could keep giving… every year? Endowment funds make that possible — supporting Squamish not just today, but for generations to come.
Karen ClarkeMay 22, 2026
Annual Grants Open May 1: Supporting Community Impact in Squamish Each year, the Squamish Community Foundation’s Annual Grants program helps bring meaningful community projects to life—supporting organizations that strengthen the well-being of our community today, and for years to come.
Karen ClarkeMay 4, 2026
What if a small percentage of your business profits could create a lasting legacy in Squamish—year after year? That’s the idea behind the 1% Club: a growing community of local businesses committed to reinvesting in the place we live, work, and care about most.
Karen ClarkeApril 27, 2026
What if a few hundred dollars could bring a neighbourhood to life? In Squamish, it happens every year. From block parties to community gardens, small ideas are turning into meaningful connections. - Click Image to Read More
Karen ClarkeMarch 19, 2026
2025 Annual Impact Report The Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) is pleased to present the 2025 Annual Impact Report. This is the fourth annual report designed to highlight the impact on the community from our donor funds, community partnerships, granting and other programs. Highlights: The SCF released the 2025 Squamish Living…
Karen ClarkeMarch 1, 2026
In three short years, Indigenous food sovereignty activist Jacob Beaton has transformed his family farm into Tea Creek, an Indigenous Food Sovereignty training centre with a mission to revive the abundance that once defined Turtle Island. Tea Creek works to rediscover and reveal the Indigenous expertise that historically outperformed colonial…
Karen ClarkeFebruary 11, 2026
November 13, 2025 — A rising cost of living has caused the Squamish living wage to once again increase. Squamish’s 2025 living wage is $28.00 /hour, $1.24 more—or 4.6% higher—than the 2024 rate of $26.76 per hour. BC’s minimum wage is $17.85 per hour. There is now a $10.15 gap between BC’s minimum wage and the living wage for Squamish. Squamish’s Living Wage is…
Karen ClarkeNovember 15, 2025
We are excited to announce our line up of incredible local business partners for our second annual Squamish Gives 5 Campaign! On Saturday Nov 29th locals and visitors are encouraged to shop at these participting businesses. They in turn pledge to donate 5% of more of the gross sales from Nov 29th…
Karen ClarkeNovember 14, 2025
The Squamish Community Foundation is inviting local businesses and community members to participate in our second annual Squamish Gives 5% campaign on Saturday November 29th. Squamish Gives 5 is more than a giving campaign - it's an investment in our community's future. This initiative seeks to unite our community in…
Karen ClarkeOctober 24, 2025
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…
Karen ClarkeSeptember 12, 2025
