A Message from CEO Kevin McCort: It is with a heart full of emotion that I share that I have stepped down as CEO and President of the Vancouver Foundation. After 12 years in this role, the Board and I have agreed that it is time to make room for new leadership. I will be supporting the foundation as CEO Emeritus through October 31st, so I won’t be going far. Kate Hammer, Vice President of Engagement, will serve as Acting CEO until August 18th, when Board member Mary Ackenhusen will step in to serve as Interim CEO until my replacement is found. As I reflect on the last 12 years, I am overcome with gratitude to the staff, community advisors, Board members, committee members who help make Vancouver Foundation an expression of the best that can happen when community comes together. Since I joined the Foundation in 2013, we have granted more than $1-billion to charities and non-profits, leaning into systems change and the belief that community holds the ideas, energy and solutions to tackle society’s biggest challenges. I’m left with an enormous sense of gratitude and more people to thank than I can list here. As I've always said, people may leave the Foundation, but stay in the community. I am looking forward to joining all of you as part of the Vancouver Foundation Community. (fb)

📣 Opportunity alert — applications are now open for the 2025 Participatory Action Research (PAR) Grants! These grants support research aimed at understanding the root causes of issues impacting the health of communities in BC. Two grant streams are available to support different stages of research, and applications are open to teams co-led by both a community and research organization. Curious if this grant is right for you? Attend one of our info sessions on July 8 or 10 to learn more and determine if this funding aligns with your organization's goals. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/participatory-action-research-grants-information-session-online-tickets-1376860118679?aff=oddtdtcreator Find more information and resources about PAR: https://www.vancouverfoundation.ca/grant-seekers/find-grants/participatory-action-research-grants/ (fb)