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...
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...
The Sunshine Coast Foundation is excited to launch the Coasties Contest, a unique opportunity where one lucky person will walk away with a Taylor Swift grand prize package that’s nothing short of magical. (We’re also giving away two totally amazing second and third place prizes...
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...