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...
The Sunshine Coast Foundation will be offering grants of up to $40,000 to local organizations that contribute to community prosperity. The program will be called the Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund, and it will distribute a total of $220,000 in funding in the first quarter of...
Thank you to everyone who entered the Coasties Contest! We were on a mission to discover the heartbeat of our community, and so many Coasters answered our call. The time and effort poured into crafting the hundreds of submissions totally blew us away, and we are brimming...
Drawing on key data and themes from our Vital Signs 2024 report, we will present a new Vital People/Vital Causes online and in the Coast Reporter on the first Friday of every month. Vital Cause: Our Vulnerable Communities On the Sunshine Coast, vulnerable populations face complex challenges, including aging demographics, mental health...