In 2024 we took part in delivering the Community Prosperity Fund a $25 million investment from the Government of B.C. that advances poverty reduction and social inclusion in local communities.

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The initiative recognized how non-profits are vital to people and communities in B.C. The program supports organizations with funding for up to three years to drive positive change in our communities. North Shore Community Foundation was assigned $715,000 for granting in North Vancouver.

North Shore Community Foundation received over forty applications from across North Vancouver for a range of initiatives working to address poverty, support vulnerable members of our community, along with strengthening a sense of belonging. 

Thank you to all the applicants and program operators across the North Shore.  

After careful consideration the Grants Committee selected 15 initiatives for partial funding:

• Family Services of the North Shore - Capilano Community Hub

• Hollyburn Community Services Society - Community of Care

• North Shore Crisis Services Society - Multicultural outreach

• Capilano Community Services - Community connections

• St. Andrew’s United Church - Shelter program

• Athletics 4 Kids - Youth engagement

• Harvest Project - Wellbeing & support

• Pathways Serios Mental Illness Society - Support programs

• Community First/Backpack Buddies - Food security

• Sníchim Foundation - Language revitalization 

• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) - Community engagement

• Highlands United Church - Shelter to Home

• Kids Sport North Shore - Squamish Nation youth in sport

• Seymour Salmonid Society - Environment & Education

• Along with the North Shore Poverty Reduction Partnership & Homelessness Task Force (Collaborative projects) - jointly funded with West Vancouver Foundation

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Note: West Vancouver and Bowen Island were served by the foundation in their specific municipalities.