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Free Screening of “UnCharitable” Challenges Norms of Giving

Free Screening of “UnCharitable” Challenges Norms of Giving

What if everything we thought we knew about charity was wrong?The Comox Valley Community Foundation is inviting the public to explore that provocative question at a free screening of Uncharitable, an acclaimed documentary that boldly challenges conventional thinking...

Community Foundation Announces $450,000 in Funding for Non-Profits

Community Foundation Announces $450,000 in Funding for Non-Profits

More than $450,000 in funding will be available for the non-profit sector this year through the Comox Valley Community Foundation’s next granting programs. The funding, which supports the programs, services, and initiatives of Comox Valley non-profit organizations,...

New Neighbourhood Small Grants Fund Big Community Connections

New Neighbourhood Small Grants Fund Big Community Connections

Comox Valley Community Foundation is excited to announce that 25 projects have been funded through this year’s Neighbourhood Small Grants program. The projects, which will take place throughout the Comox Valley, share a total of $8,750 with grants ranging from $240 to...

Join Our Board of Directors

Join Our Board of Directors

The Comox Valley Community Foundation is inviting applications for a new director to join its dedicated board team. We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and a passion for creating a community where everyone belongs.Who We’re Looking...

Looking for the ‘canary in the coal mine’

Looking for the ‘canary in the coal mine’

Looking for the ‘canary in the coal mine’ - Comox Valley RecordBeaufort Watershed Stewards study insects to better understand the stream’s healthThe Beaufort Watershed Stewards (BWS) are on the lookout for a “canary in the coal mine”— only, in this case, the canary is...

Drawing the circle wider

Drawing the circle wider

Drawing the circle wider - Comox Valley RecordWeird Church tackles barriers to food security, arts, and accessibilityRev. Ingrid Brown outside Weird Church’s 24-Hour Food Shed, which started during 2020 to ensure those who needed food in Cumberland could find it. The...

Supporting Healing After Trauma — With Operation Freedom Paws

Supporting Healing After Trauma — With Operation Freedom Paws

Supporting healing after trauma - Comox Valley RecordRescue dogs bring new life to people living with complex trauma At Operation Freedom Paws (OFP) Canada, life-changing healing begins one paw at a time. The Comox Valley–based non-profit pairs dogs with people living...

Happiness is a day at the lake

Happiness is a day at the lake

Happiness is a day at the lake - Comox Valley RecordCamp Sunshine creates access to outdoor adventures for adults with diverse abilitiesEach summer for the past three years, young adults with diverse abilities gather for a unique experience that blends outdoor...

Comox Valley Food Bank expands cold storage

Comox Valley Food Bank expands cold storage

Comox Valley Food Bank expands cold storage - Comox Valley RecordNew shipping container combats hunger with improved ability to save fresh foodAs food insecurity continues to rise in the Comox Valley, the Comox Valley Food Bank Society is taking steps to meet the...

Hornby Island Housing Society improves senior housing

Hornby Island Housing Society improves senior housing

Hornby Island Housing Society improves senior housing - Comox Valley RecordHigh-efficiency heat pumps add comfort and affordability to Elder VillageThe Hornby Island Housing Society is ensuring local seniors have affordable homes by replacing outdated propane heating...

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