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A New and Easy Way to Give: Donate a Car Program

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…

SquamishFoundationAdminOctober 18, 2022

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Community Impact: Grantees Share Their Stories

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…

SquamishFoundationAdminJuly 17, 2022

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Stories from our Neighbourhood Small Grants Recipients

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.…

SquamishFoundationAdminFebruary 18, 2022

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Learning about Invasive Species Monitoring in the Howe Sound

This summer our team caught up with the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council (SSISC) to learn about their European Green Crab monitoring program. The European green crabs are an aggressive, invasive species that have been found along the West and Central Coasts of Vancouver Island, however haven't yet been…

SquamishFoundationAdminNovember 1, 2021

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ANNOUNCING: 2021 Annual Grants Recipients

This year, the Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) distributed $66,000 in Annual Grants and $3,000 in scholarship funds. The SCF was able to offer enhanced Annual Grants funding for 2021, thanks to a contribution from the District of Squamish through the Province of British Columbia's Safe Restart Program for COVID-19 Response…

SquamishFoundationAdminSeptember 9, 2021

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Hospice Society Establishes Endowment Fund in Squamish

This spring, the Sea to Sky Hospice Society established an endowment fund with the Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) with an initial contribution of $10,000. The new fund is a long-term investment in compassionate care for Sea to Sky residents living with life-limiting illness or grief. The Sea to Sky Hospice Society looks…

SquamishFoundationAdminAugust 17, 2021

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A Tour of the Mamquam Edible School Yard – SCF Grant Recipient

The SCF team, including Suzie Soman (President), Karen Clarke (Executive Director), and Pam Duynstee (Marketing/Project Manager), was recently treated to a tour of the Mamquam Edible School Yard (MESY) - a project created and managed by Squamish CAN (Climate Action Network). This educational garden program is located at Mamquam Elementary…

SquamishFoundationAdminJuly 17, 2021

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Local Artist Launches Fundraiser for SCF

Local artist, Andrea Andres, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser and draw for her 'ONLY LOVE' original acrylic painting. All proceeds go to the Squamish Community Foundation. Andrea was inspired to start this fundraiser with the goal to use her creativity to bring hope and justice to our community and the…

SquamishFoundationAdminMarch 2, 2021

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Squamish Community Foundation to Administer Community Enhancement Grants

District of Squamish Council has endorsed a Community Grant Policy that will enable non-profit community groups to administer grant funding in our community, therefore creating a streamlined, non-political approach to the overall granting process. The District has subsequently entered a four-year agreement with the Squamish Community Foundation to manage and distribute grant…

SquamishFoundationAdminJanuary 11, 2021

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Welcoming Suzie Soman as Board Chair

Following the 2020 AGM, the Squamish Community Foundation ushered in a new Board Chair, Suzie Soman. We caught up with Suzie to learn more about her work in the community and what she's most looking forward to in her new role with SCF. Welcome, Suzie! Tell us a bit…

SquamishFoundationAdminDecember 17, 2020

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A New and Easy Way to Give: Donate a Car Program

Community Impact: Grantees Share Their Stories

Stories from our Neighbourhood Small Grants Recipients

Learning about Invasive Species Monitoring in the Howe Sound

ANNOUNCING: 2021 Annual Grants Recipients

Hospice Society Establishes Endowment Fund in Squamish

A Tour of the Mamquam Edible School Yard – SCF Grant Recipient

Local Artist Launches Fundraiser for SCF

Squamish Community Foundation to Administer Community Enhancement Grants

Welcoming Suzie Soman as Board Chair

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