In recognition of National Philanthropy Day on November 15, the Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation would like to express appreciation to our donors for their long-term vision and support, and to all those who work within the not-for-profit and charitable sectors for their service to our Oceanside communities. We celebrate the important
The Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation is working to build permanent legacies that support local causes. One cause that holds deep meaning for Indigenous people of Vancouver Island is the revitalization of Indigenous languages, and one young man, Tim Masso, is championing this cause with Foundation support. With a scholarship established by
Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation is seeking applications from community leaders interested in serving as a member of the Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to support and influence the future direction of a dynamic community foundation. Founded in 1999, PQCF is one of 191 similar organizations located all over
Public spaces are a big part of what makes communities safe, vibrant, and connected. They enable a feeling of belonging, places where we return to in work and play, and where we make new connections. Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation is participating in the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI), a new $31
Share your perspective on life in our local communities with a Vital Signs survey, led by Vancouver Island University (VIU). A Vital Signs report is a public document that illustrates the health and well being of a community using social, environmental and economic indicators. A team at VIU is currently
Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation (PQCF) offers a big THANK YOU to community supporters! The Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, has been able to offer nearly $70,000 in financial support to non-profit organizations. This was made possible through public donations and partnerships with the Vancouver Foundation and the Nanaimo Foundation. In
During the CHEK Rock for Relief benefit concert held online April 17, the Nanaimo Foundation collected donations for several Vancouver Island communities. Generous members from Parksville-Qualicum contributed a total of $39,363.21! When CHEK made the decision to organize an online benefit concert to raise funds for COVID-19 relief, they wanted
Quality of Life Survey Results for Central and North Vancouver Island Almost 8000 people from central and north Vancouver Island — including Duncan, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Tofino, Courtenay, Qualicum, and Parksville — responded to a quality of life, online survey led by Vital Signs. The 2019 report provides a
In light of the COVID-19 health crisis, the Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation is developing ways to help combat and deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. These are challenging times as we navigate how best to respond in order to keep our residents safe. For applications coming in for our Annual Foundation Grant, and
The Investment Readiness Program (IRP) is a federally funded initiative for social-purpose organizations to become investment ready and participate in Canada’s social finance market. Social purpose organizations can apply for funding between $10,000 – $100,000 to launch, design, measure and scale their social enterprise. On Vancouver Island, the Victoria Foundation is hosting
Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation supports local community groups with funding grants. The Foundation serves the area incorporating Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Qualicum First Nations, RDN Areas E, F, G, H, and Lasqueti Island.
