GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE 2026
Local giving.
Lasting impact.
Give Where You Live is a community-giving campaign that empowers you to join others in West Vancouver & the North Shore in supporting a select group of local charities. There are a range of partners selected each year, representing a variety of needs in our community. Donate to one of this year’s charity partners by December 31st, through the West Vancouver Community Foundation, and your donation can be matched – doubling your giving!
2026 Charity Partners
HEALTH & WELLNESS - ADULTS/SENIORS
Feed the Need - Seniors Meal Program
Fundraising Goal $50,000
The West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre meal program began as the COVID-19 pandemic brought light to a genuine need amongst the community and it’s most vulnerable seniors, many of which lacked the financial means to access regular meals. The Feed the Need program currently serves 3 free meals per week, delivered by volunteers which positively impacts and improves the lives of the roughly 120 meal program participants.Â
Your contribution makes a difference in the lives of our vulnerable seniors.
Feed one senior for three months for $373
Feed one senior for six months for $746
Feed one senior for one year for $1,615
Public donations made through the West Vancouver Community Foundation were matched, (up to $20,000) by the Ian and Rosemary Mottershead Fund and by a donation from PARC Retirement Living.
Harvest Project - Client Care Program
Fundraising Goal $40,000
Harvest Project serves individuals and families on the North Shore facing poverty, crisis, and challenging life circumstances that threaten their stability and well-being.
Their Client Care Program is central to their client-centred, trauma-informed approach. Each client is paired with a dedicated Care Partner for monthly one-on-one coaching focused on goal setting, problem-solving, and practical steps toward greater stability. This includes help in reducing barriers through access to groceries, clothing, workforce re-entry support, financial coaching, art therapy, and interest-free Rent Bank loans.Â
Public donations made through the West Vancouver Community Foundation will be matched (up to $10,000) by the Ian and Rosemary Mottershead Fund.
North Shore Community Resources Society - Navigating Supports
Fundraising Goal $20,000
North Shore Community Resources (NSCR) celebrates 50 years and their mission is to help people navigate life’s challenges by connecting them with essential support, social belonging, and new possibilities.Â
Navigating Life’s Challenges
Through this project, North Shore residents will be connected with essential supports, meaningful social connections, and new possibilities, helping people feel less alone, find the right resources, and build stronger connections to their community.
Public donations made through the West Vancouver Community Foundation will be matched, (up to $10,000) by the McAlpine-Bratty Family Fund.
Quest Outreach Society - Non-Profit Grocery Program
Fundraising Goal $20,000
Quest Outreach Society exists to disrupt the cycle of food insecurity through access to healthy and affordable food that is sourced sustainably. By bridging the gap between food banks and traditional grocery stores, Quest provides a low-cost grocery experience based on principles of dignity, access and sustainability.
This program ensures vulnerable residents on the North Shore have consistent access to an appropriate selection, quantity, and quality of healthy, affordable food in a dignified, welcoming, and stigma-free grocery market setting, not only improving our client’s physical health, but also increasing their social networks and feelings of community inclusion, which improve their mental health and overall quality of life.
Public donations made through the West Vancouver Community Foundation will be matched, (up to $10,000) by the Ian and Rosemary Mottershead Fund.
SPORTS & RECREATION
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports - Adaptive Programs
Fundraising Goal $20,000
Established in 1974, Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) is a North American leader & model for sport inclusion, accessibility and diversity.
VASS’s Adaptive Learn to Ski Program, facilitated on Grouse, Seymour, and Cypress Mountains, provides safe, inclusive ski and snowboard lessons for 350+ people of all ages with physical, cognitive, sensory, or developmental disabilities annually. Supported by 550+ certified volunteer instructors and specialized equipment, the program builds confidence, independence, and community connection while improving participants’ physical, mental, and social well-being.
Public donations made through the West Vancouver Community Foundation will be matched, (up to $10,000) by the Howard Martin Memorial Fund.
HEALTH & WELLNESS - YOUTH/FAMILIES
Cinderella Project - Urgent Student Support
Fundraising Goal $20,000
The Cinderella Project supports students facing barriers to graduation with authentic connection, practical resources and responsive, individualized care. We meet young people where they are, honouring their identity and needs so they can finish high school knowing they are supported, capable and not alone.
The North Shore Student Urgent Needs Fund provides quick, flexible help for local students of any age when an essential need falls through the cracks of existing services. Guided by school counsellors, the fund covers practical costs that are often unmet—or quietly paid out of pocket by caring school staff—so students can stay engaged, supported and ready to learn.
Public donations made through the West Vancouver Community Foundation will be matched, (Up to $10,000) by the Zaplatynsky Family Fund.
Family Services of the North Shore - Christmas Bureau
Fundraising Goal $20,000
Family Services of the North Shore is a non-profit, community-based agency. For over 60 years, we have been committed to making a deep and lasting impact across the North Shore.
For many families on the North Shore, the holiday season can be a time of impossible choices. With rising grocery prices, increased housing costs, and ongoing economic uncertainty, more families are struggling to make ends meet. The average family of four accessing the Christmas Bureau lives on just $1,705 per month, leaving little room for holiday meals, gifts, or celebrations.
The Christmas Bureau brings comfort, dignity, and joy to neighbours facing hardship during the holiday season. In 2025, the program supported more than 2,700 individuals, ensuring families, seniors, and individuals could experience the warmth of the holidays. Parents and grandparents selected gifts for more than 900 children through our Christmas Toy Shop, creating moments of excitement. Families also received grocery gift cards, giving them the freedom and dignity to choose foods for their holiday meals.
Funding to support the Christmas Bureau helps create memories, reduces the stress and isolation that often accompany financial hardship, and reminds families that their community cares. By helping provide gift baskets with items from a family’s own wish list, grocery gift cards, and gifts to exchange with loved ones, you help make it possible for thousands of people to experience the hope, belonging, and joy of the season.
Public donations made through the West Vancouver Community Foundation will be matched, (up to $10,000) by the Howard Martin Memorial Fund.
North Shore Crisis Services - Safe Housing for Women & Children
Fundraising Goal $20,000
North Shore Crisis Services Society (NSCSS) provides emergency housing, 24-hour crisis care, and wraparound services for women and children experiencing domestic abuse and violence.
NSCSS offers women and children a safe place to turn, 24 hours a day. Violence affects every aspect of a person’s life, and each situation is different. Women and families in our safe housing programs also find steady, compassionate support as they navigate what comes next with solutions reflecting their unique needs. We build a circle of care around each woman and child, connecting them to affordable housing, multicultural services, counselling, legal guidance, and other essential resources that support them through the often long, difficult, and non-linear process of healing and rebuilding.
This past year, we safely housed 295 women and children fleeing violence, but the need continues to outpace capacity. For every 2 people we house, 3 more must wait due to insufficient space.
Your donation ensures that a lack of vacancy doesn’t mean a lack of options. We provide steady, compassionate support and we build a circle of care around each woman and child—connecting them to affordable housing, counselling, multicultural services, legal guidance, healthcare, and opportunities that reflect their unique needs. And now, your gift can go twice as far, ensuring the safety of more women and children in our community.
Public donations made through the West Vancouver Community Foundation were matched, ($10,000) by the Zaplatynsky Family Fund.
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ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE
West Van Youth Band - Band Instruments
Fundraising Goal $25,000
The West Vancouver Youth Band Society (WVYB) is a non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1930 to provide community-based music education through musical performances for young people aged 7-19.
Our musical instruments and associated gear require maintenance and upgrades beyond what our budget allows to continue to provide the desired experience.Â
Your donation will help provide instruments which are weatherproof / suitable for outdoor use (oboe, clarinet, and sousaphone), cases, harnesses, lyres, and a parade banner.Â
Public donations made through the West Vancouver Community Foundation will be matched, (up to $10,000) by the Ian and Rosemary Mottershead Fund.Â
ENVIRONMENT & NATURE
Seymour Salmonoid Society - Education Program
Fundraising Goal $15,000
The Seymour Salmonid Society (SSS) is a non-profit organisation that operates the Seymour River Hatchery and Education Centre. Our goal is to enhance wild salmonid populations, restore and enhance aquatic habitat within the watershed, and educate the public about the importance of the watershed as a resource for wildlife and drinking water.
Gently Down the Seymour (GDS) Education Program
This Education Program offers a full day field trip at our education centre for all Grade 2 to 6 students, that supports the connection between humans and our wild places. Our program provides group activities in a team working environment to support and foster a sense of community and belonging to the natural environment in the areas we live.
GDS operates with one elementary school class per day to maximize student participation, with at least 55 classes in spring and a further 20 classes during the fall annually if funding permits. Grade 2-6 elementary school classes are primarily from five school districts, including West Vancouver (SD45), North Vancouver (SD44), Vancouver, (SD39), Burnaby (SD41) and Richmond (SD38). Total number of students involved each year is approximately 2,000, with additional 400 teachers/parents.
Public donations made through the West Vancouver Community Foundation will be matched, (up to$7,500) by the Ian and Rosemary Mottershead Fund.Â
Donate Today
Supporting needs on the North Shore since 1979.
Donations are matched by funds at the Foundation, (to a set amount per project) doubling the giving! Check back for the final results. All online donations receive a tax receipt as well as donations over $25 made by cheque, securities, or bequests. 100% of the donation goes to the charity partners.
Donations made through the West Vancouver Foundation to one of these partners, are matched by funds such as the Ian and Rosemary Mottershead Fund, McAlpine-Bratty Family Fund, Howard Martin Memorial Fund, and by a donation from PARC Retirement Living. Matches are up to a set amount ($7,500-20,000, as indicated) per project.
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FROM SOME OF THE 2026 PARTNERS
2025 Give Where You Live Results
The 2025 campaign raised over $240,000 for 10 charity partners. In March 2026, we hosted an online session with an update on the 2025 Give Where You Live campaign. At this online session the charity partners talked about their programs and the impact the Give Where You Live donations have made.