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Quarterly Newsletter – August 2026
Welcome to the very first edition of our new quarterly e-newsletter.
August 26, 2026
Welcome to the very first edition of our new quarterly e-newsletter.
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.
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.
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.
Earlier this month, PQCF connected with community leaders and fellow foundations at two inspiring regional gatherings on Vancouver Island. From celebrating Neighbourhood Small Grants champions in ‘Yalis/Alert Bay to exploring collaboration at the Vancouver Island Community Foundation Leadership Summit, we came home grateful and energized.
Welcome to the very first edition of our new quarterly e-newsletter.
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
A recent Neighbourhood Small Grant (NSG) project is a wonderful example of how a small investment can spark meaningful change and lay the groundwork for a safer, more connected neighbourhood.
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.
Join us Wednesday, April 22 for a free interactive workshop at The Old School House Art Centre (TOSH), facilitated by Karen Knight Consulting, designed specifically for organizations in rural and smaller communities.