SSIFoundation

05/25/2026

Congrats to SSI Pickleball on a wildly successful fundraising campaign! 👏🏓 Read how they worked with the Foundation to make it happen, and follow us for more exciting stories of your giving making a positive local impact!

05/21/2026

Have you heard? The Foundation is launching its very first non profit educational series and cohort! In partnership with the SGI Community Resource Centre, this series of 4 online workshops and 5 in-person cohort sessions is designed to help uplift local Salt Spring non profits who want to build their capacity for financial management, human resources, and board governance. Limited spaces! Read all the details and register at the link below.

https://ssifoundation.ca/grow-your-nonprofit/

05/20/2026

Salt Spring is about to get a big dose of community enlivening! The 2026 Neighbourhood Small Grants will see 46 local recipients, the biggest number to date, launch projects that reflect Salt Spring’s famous creative spirit, willingness to share knowledge, and strong commitment to making the island a safer place. Projects include unique workshops, interactive concerts, local gatherings, pop-up entertainment, programs for youth, cultural arts and cuisine, celebrations of identity, neighbourhood safety initiatives, and much more.

A heartfelt thank you to the program’s donors and partners, including the Victoria Foundation, the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust, Island Community Services, and to Country Grocer, whose gift card sponsorship made it possible to fund even more great ideas.

Congratulations to the Neighbourhood Small Grant recipients and thank you to all applicants for your dedication to making Salt Spring Island an even better place to live.

Read the full list of projects here:
https://ssifoundation.ca/neighbourhood-small-grants-fund-record-number-of-community-projects/

05/19/2026

Awards Announcement! Salt Spring Island will be buzzing with activity this year as the Foundation announces the recipients of its popular Community Grants program. This year’s Community Grants will fund a wide range of projects and, for the first time, local charities’ operations, as they build capacity to further bolster their programs and services, uplifting community wellbeing.

The Foundation is pleased to fund $239,873 for both project and operations requests to 29 organizations.

Read the full list of awards here:
https://ssifoundation.ca/community-grants-uplift-local-arts-youth-and-wellbeing-with-project-and-capacity-funding/

05/13/2026

Such a pleasure to participate in ‘s ‘Reimagining Vital Signs’ brainstorming session yesterday! Congrats to them on 20 years of Vital Signs and exploring new ways of bringing this important data to life in community. 👏

05/07/2026

Thanks to Island Return-It for selecting the Foundation as May's "Charity of the Month"! 🥰 This month, all proceeds from their "Donation Bin" by the road or when customers donate their refundables will go towards Foundation programs. It's a great time to clean out your empties. Thanks Salt Spring! 🍾🙌

05/04/2026

Great to see the GISS Earth Club members "dig in" to issues around trash, recycling, and coming up with creative solutions for a greener planet! 👏 This project was a recipient of a 2025 Foundation of Youth grant and partly funded by the Jacqueline Booth Memorial Fund for the Environment. 🌎 Full article link in comments.

04/21/2026

Well done Salt Spring! 👏 Your continued support to the Foundation enables local kids' access to sports and creates life-changing opportunities in their lives. 🚣

Heartfelt thanks to the Salt Spring Island Foundation for their outstanding ongoing commitment and support. Donations like theirs generate results like this:

"I want to express my deepest gratitude for the generous support you have provided to our family through the funding for rowing. This financial assistance has made such a meaningful difference in their lives and has opened the door to an incredible opportunity for growth, teamwork, and self-discovery.

Rowing has become more than just a sport for my kids—it’s a source of confidence, joy, and connection. Watching them out on the water, pushing themselves, learning perseverance, and fostering friendships has been truly inspiring. This experience is shaping who they are in such a positive way, and it would not have been possible without your help.

Your dedication to supporting youth in pursuing their passions is a gift to families like ours, and I can’t thank you enough for believing in our kids. Your generosity reminds us of the power of community and the impact we can have on one another’s lives.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our children and their future. We are forever grateful for your kindness and support."

04/15/2026

Most locals would attest to the fact that Salt Spring is powered by volunteers. That's reflected in over 150 non-profits on island, the bulk of which are 100% volunteer-run! As many local volunteers wind up their long dedication to their roles, bringing the next generation in to fill the gaps has never been more important.
Volunteer BC is collecting data through a survey below to help shape how communities can encourage more volunteerism across the province. Have your say!
https://airtable.com/appmXrOXnJdSbzoG3/pagTymLsBBaGz6gx5/form?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ7oOhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRRzNtS3hMdE45OUNEanF5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhHGmJorRORwKf0p5rO-6BcMoIhShGhq28prZHig5mBuVuBuQ9oTHQvBAbQr_aem_7xNixoQm7v-TyN8HiSRBaw

04/13/2026

Announcing a brand new funding program for organizations to partner with Indigenous knowledge holders, elders, and other types of cultural workers, in a good way.

This funding can help offset costs to host Indigenous participants in nonprofit community projects that contribute to social good and charitable purposes on colonially-known Salt Spring Island.

Read the details and apply here: https://ssifoundation.ca/indigenous-honorarium-grants/