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...
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...
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...
Cast and crew from the July performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream reunited at the Rockwood Pavilion in Sechelt for a ceremony to hand over the production’s financial proceeds to its chief beneficiary: the Bev Shaw Literacy Fund of the Sunshine Coast Foundation. The show collected...
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: Volunteering for the Safety of Others The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) is vital to...
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: Environment and Climate Change The Sunshine Coast faces a number of environmental challenges, including drought and wildfire...
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: Financial Stability for Charities Charitable organizations on the Sunshine Coast are heavily reliant on two things to...
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: Seniors The Sunshine Coast Foundation’s Vital Signs 2024 found that, as of 2023, 50% of the Sunshine...