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PQCF Board Spotlight: Rob Duncan 

Meet Rob Duncan, Past Chair of the PQCF Board, whose accounting expertise and lifelong community involvement continue to help strengthen Oceanside communities for generations to come.

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PQCF Board Member Spotlight: Steve Bryan

In this Board Member Spotlight, we’re pleased to introduce Steve Bryan, a career military and finance leader turned community advocate, who shares what inspired him to join the board and why he believes small, local actions can create the biggest impact in Oceanside.

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PQCF Board Member Spotlight: A. Paul Singh

In this Board Member Spotlight, we’re pleased to introduce A. Paul Singh, a psychotherapist and longtime advocate for community wellbeing, who shares what inspired him to join the board and why he believes strengthening care, connection, and dignity in Oceanside starts with seeing the needs that are easiest to overlook.

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not for profit of the year
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We Won Not-for-Profit of the Year!

We are still beaming. At the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Gala, the Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation was named Not-for-Profit of the Year. We are so incredibly honoured to receive this recognition. Thank you to Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce for hosting an incredible evening. A

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PQCF Board Member Spotlight: Peter van Dongen

In this Board Member Spotlight, we’re pleased to introduce Peter van Dongen, who shares what inspired him to join the board and why he believes community foundations play such an important role in shaping the future.

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PQCF Board Member Spotlight: Terri Duguay

In this Board Member Spotlight, we’re pleased to introduce Terri Duguay, who shares what inspired her to join the board and why she believes community foundations play such an important role in shaping the future.

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Celebrating National Philanthropy Day in Canada!

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

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Indigenous Language Revitalization on Vancouver Island
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Foundation Funding Supports Indigenous Language Revitalization

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

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