We're thrilled to announce our 2025 Responsive Community Grants recipients. $142,895 in funding was distributed to 16 charitable organizations in support of their community-based programs and projects that address local and current needs on the Sunshine Coast: British Columbia Conservation Foundation $10,000 Restoring Wetlands for Wildlife in the...
Drawing on key data and themes from our Vital Signs 2024 report, we will continue presenting a new Vital People/Vital Causes every quarter this year. Vital Cause: Our Future Entrepreneurs Small business is the heart of the Sunshine Coast economy. Businesses offer young people their first jobs,...
At its peak, Coast Wide Food Bank Drive raised $113,000. This year's donations equal just over $19,000. While the annual Coast Wide Food Bank Drive successfully launched on May 10, with a generous donation of $5,000 from long-time supporters Unifor 1119, ongoing contributions have slowed to...
We are delighted to share our 2024 Annual Report with you — a reflection of the incredible generosity, collaboration, and community spirit that shaped the past year. Inside, you’ll find highlights from some of the year’s biggest moments, including the release of Vital Signs 2024 and our community-wide Coasties Contest....
If you didn’t know Mary Gordon personally, you’ve likely felt the impact of her generosity. From healthcare and youth to the arts, seniors, and the environment, Mary’s contributions continue to enrich the Sunshine Coast. "Mary was a force – strong, exacting, and incredibly generous. She knew...
We're thrilled to announce that $220,000 in funding has been distributed to six Sunshine Coast charities in support of their operations and program delivery over the next two years. Funded by the Government of BC, the Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund was designed to support the critical...
Drawing on key data and themes from our Vital Signs 2024 report, we will continue presenting a new Vital People/Vital Causes every quarter this year. Vital Cause: Housing Issues for Seniors In 2025, housing remains one of the most pressing issues on the Sunshine Coast. With a...
Debunking the ‘one-size fits all’ model of giving Philanthropy often feels out of reach for many, shaped by myths that community foundations are only for the ultra-wealthy or that their funds remain stagnant, providing minimal benefit. The Sunshine Coast Foundation is rewriting this narrative to create an...
Since the launch of Vital Signs 2024 in June, we have proudly presented six editions of Vital People/Vital Causes. We look forward to sharing more key data and themes from our report with you in 2025! Vital Cause: Quality of life on the Coast Among the Sunshine...
A spike in the region’s cost of living has led the Sunshine Coast’s living wage to rise to $26.42 per hour in 2024, a 3.16 per cent increase from last year’s rate of $25.61, the 2024 Living Wage Update report shows. The living wage, calculated by...