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SCF Annual Grants

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 Clarke
May 4, 2026
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Join the 1% Club

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 Clarke
April 27, 2026
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Neighbourhood Small Grants

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 Clarke
March 19, 2026
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2025 Annual Impact Report

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 Clarke
March 1, 2026
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Living Wage in Squamish – $28

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 Clarke
November 15, 2025
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2025 Participants: Squamish Gives 5

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 Clarke
November 14, 2025
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Join Squamish in Giving 5 this Holiday Season

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 Clarke
October 24, 2025
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Welcoming Our New Director of Fundraising – Tamsyn Jenkins

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 Clarke
September 12, 2025
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We Are Hiring: Director of Fundraising Opportunity

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…
Karen Clarke
July 10, 2025