When retired US Navy Commander Stan Fallander moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2001, he found a community that was small and vibrant. A man with strong character and morals, Stan believed in helping others and encouraged everyone around him to do the same. He...
Susan Grenville retired from TELUS after 30 years of service and left with a lifelong passion for giving back to her community. In 2006 Susan, who was living in Calgary at the time, transferred to TELUS on the Sunshine Coast, a move that allowed her to...
While COVID-19 cases on the Coast have largely disappeared, during the height of the pandemic many organizations in our community struggled and had to close their doors or drastically alter the way they served the community. Fundraising activities had to be cancelled, and organizations found themselves...
The Sunshine Coast Arts Council was thrilled to receive the donation of a large printmaking press from artist Russ Tkachuk but needed help making it functional. With a grant from Sunshine Coast Community Foundation, the Arts Council installed a proper ventilation system to allow safe...
What better way to get to know each other than by sharing recipes that are unique to each culture? The Welcoming Communities (WC) Program of the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society prepares immigrants for success by offering services, programs, and workshops in partnership with Capilano University....
Following the calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Community Foundations across the country are supporting initiatives to heal relationships and between settlor and Indigenous communities. On the Sunshine Coast, community leaders have launched the syiyaya Reconciliation Movement, a series of projects that...
When Robert and Ellen Smith sold their home in Halfmoon Bay, they felt fortunate to have made a profit on the sale. After having read the Foundation’s Vital Focus on Vulnerability, the Smiths were inspired to create a fund that will have lasting benefits for...
Time in natural environments is critical to our health and well being. That’s why Jack and Jill preschool in Gibsons wanted to create a stimulating and accessible outdoor environment for its students. With a grant from the Sunshine Coast Foundation, the school’s outdoor space was...
Wendy Bone knew she wanted to do something special to preserve the memory of her late husband, Larry Ennis. Having grown up in Gibsons, his early days were spent working in construction and as a building contractor. Later he served as an operator for Sunshine...
While the 7pm cheers for essential service providers working on the frontlines of COVID-19 have faded out, the work of caring for our community has not stopped. Today we’re taking a closer look at a community organization that is making a big difference. The Crisis Centre...