Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation

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Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation

Committed to improving quality of life on the Saanich Peninsula by promoting and increasing responsible, effective and accessible philanthropy.

08/18/2026

We’re very excited to support Take a Hike Foundation's Saanich Program, helping local youth experiencing vulnerability build confidence, connection, and new skills through outdoor experiences.

At the end of May, youth from the program headed to Montague Harbour on Galiano Island for a three-day, two-night adventure. Time in nature, away from the classroom, creates opportunities to discover what they’re capable of.

We’re proud to support programs that help local youth feel connected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Pictured: Glenallen Christo (Youth Worker), Raynah McIvor (Teacher), Janis Jean and Charlie Long with SPCF, Amber Allen (Mental Health Clinician), Tristan Tjosvold (Program Manager)

08/17/2026

💙 Big Cheque Presentation Day!

We were proud to present a $5,000 grant to Human Nature Counselling Society.

As Executive Director David Segal shared:

“The Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation’s support helps make it possible for us to bring mental health counselling directly to vulnerable youth who otherwise would have gone without it. Over 850 hours of service and 50 youth reached. Those are real kids, in real schools, getting real care. We are grateful to SPCF for believing in this work and in the community it serves.”

We’re grateful to our donors who make grants like this possible and help local organizations make a real difference in the lives of Peninsula residents. 💙

Centre: David Segal, with Charlie and Tim from SP-CF

07/28/2026

Another Big Cheque Presentation Day! We were proud to present a $1,900 grant to the Peninsula Celebrations Society, a volunteer-run organization that has been bringing our community together for more than 40 years.

This year's grant helped support one of the Peninsula's favourite traditions: the 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Dominion Brook Park. On a beautiful sunny April afternoon, up to 2,000 children and their families came together to enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and chocolate eggs!

We're proud to support organizations like the Peninsula Celebrations Society that create opportunities for families in our community to connect and make lasting memories.

Together, we're growing a better community, grant by grant. 💙

07/23/2026

📸 Big Cheque Presentation Day!

We were delighted to present a $3,850 grant to the Sidney Museum in support of their new waterfront interpretive panels.

Pictured are Charlie and Tim from the Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation with Michael Goodchild, Executive Director of the Sidney Museum and Archives.

The new panels build on the original waterfront displays by sharing a broader range of stories that reflect the many cultural, economic, and natural influences that have shaped the Saanich Peninsula. They also include traditional W̱SÁNEĆ stories, helping residents and visitors connect more deeply with the history of the place we call home.

Through the generosity of our donors, we're proud to support projects that preserve our local heritage, celebrate diverse voices, and bring our community's stories to life.

Coming soon: read our story about this great project in the August issue of Seaside Magazine 💙

07/21/2026

📸 Big Cheque Presentation Day!

We were delighted to present a $3,000 grant to Balfour's Friends Foundation in support of their Compassion for Companions program.

Pictured are Scott Treble, Vice President, and honorary cuddle ambassador Holly, along with Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation board members Janis and Charlie.

This grant will help provide financial assistance for essential veterinary care, ensuring that low-income pet owners can keep their beloved companions healthy and at home.

We're proud to support an organization that helps keep people and their pets together. ❤️🐾

Read more about why we love BFF, on our website https://sp-cf.ca/helping-keep-best-friends-together/

07/06/2026

📸 Big Cheque Presentation Day!

We were delighted to present a $3,000 grant to the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea. Here we are with Tina Kelly, Director of Learning & Communications, and Rowan, one of the Centre's Visitors Experience Team.

The grant supported this year's World Ocean Day Celebration, held last month in Beacon Park along the SETINES/Sidney waterfront. The event brought our community together for a day of discovery and fun, featuring science and conservation exhibits, art stations, touch pools, games, interactive activities, and more.

We're proud to support this community event that connect people of all ages with the incredible Salish Sea. 🌊💙

06/30/2026

📸 Cheque Presentation Day!

We were pleased to meet with Sam, Executive Director, and Carissa, Director of Client Services, from the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC), one of our 2026 grant recipients.

Their $5,000 Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation grant will support VSAC's Volunteer Wellbeing and Community Initiative, helping to reduce volunteer burnout, strengthen volunteer retention, sustain 24/7 crisis response for Peninsula residents, and support the dedicated frontline responders who help survivors when they need it most.

Peninsula residents rely on VSAC as the region's specialized sexual assault service provider. Research shows that when survivors receive a compassionate first response, it can have a profound impact on their long-term recovery.

We're proud to support organizations making such an important difference in our community.

Learn more about the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre at https://www.vsac.ca/.

06/19/2026

Congratulations to the Sidney Museum on the installation of these beautiful and informative signs! We are so proud to be one of your funding partners for this project. You're making our community a better place for all. 😊

06/05/2026

There are still a few tickets available for this fantastic community event on June 6. If you can't make it, or want to add to the fun, be sure to check out our online silent auction. For tickets and auction details, visit sidneylobsterfest.ca.
The Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation and the Sidney by the Sea Rotary would like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors, donors, and supporters. Your generosity helps us fund more community grants and support more local seniors' programs throughout the year.
We couldn't do it without you. Thank you for helping make a difference in our community! 💙
Victory Barber & Brand The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa

05/29/2026

🦞🎉 The Lobsterfest Online Silent Auction is NOW OPEN! 🎉🦞

Get a head start on the bidding and explore an incredible lineup of items, experiences, getaways, gift packages, and more, all while supporting our community. 🔗 Visit the auction now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/lobsterfest-silent-auction-2
Keep checking back as new items will be added!

Every bid helps make a difference, with proceeds supporting local community initiatives through the Sidney by the Sea Rotary and the Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation.

And if you haven't already secured your seat for Lobsterfest on June 6 at the Mary Winspear Centre, there's still time to get your tickets! www.sidneylobsterfest.ca

Address

9768 Third Street
Sidney, BC
V8L3A4

Telephone

+12506860260

Website

http://www.sp-cf.ca/

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