Our Charity Partners Our style of venture philanthropy allows these social impact charities to focus on mission success. See All Health & Wellness Youth Education Environment 13th Round Fight for Life Fighting for hope, inspiring resilience, shaping victory over adversity. Abilitas A small charity with a big dream of creating accessible opportunities for people living with disabilities, their families, and caregivers, in the Coldwater Valley. Artscan Circle Art Diplomacy: thought-based art programming that creates safe spaces and creative stages where Indigenous youth can express themselves and thrive. Awinakola Forest preservation in BC through the confluence of indigenous knowledge, scientific research, and the arts. Backpack Buddies Feeding thousands of children across BC every Friday with meals and snacks to last the weekend and beyond. Bulkley Valley Health Care and Hospital Foundation Supporting health, shaping care, empowering communities across the Bulkley Valley. CICICA Canada’s first indigenous-led charity dedicated to supporting the establishment, governance and management of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs). Camp Onakawana A four-season camp in Northern Ontario where indigenous and non-indigenous at-risk youth come together to learn how to survive and thrive in nature. Churchill Health Centre This newly renovated facility serves a remote community of 831 residents from Manitoba, Nunavut, Kitikmeot, and Baffin. We’re proud to contribute to a thriving community culture with our Give Back tours and Life Promotion events bringin music, sports, and celebration. Clayoquot Action A Tofino-based conservation society committed to protecting the biocultural diversity of Clayoquot Sound through public education, citizen research and monitoring, and advocacy. Clayoquot BioSphere Trust Creating a better future through biosphere stewardship, philanthropy and community building. Coastal Research Society Advancing marine conservation through science and education. Coco Café Providing employment, training, and socialization for people with developmental disabilities in our community of Nanaimo. Cowichan Women Against Violence A supportive environment for women and children affected by abuse. Counselling, advocacy, emergency shelter, community, education. Darkspark Using songwriting, performance, and storytelling to reduce prejudice and promote cross-cultural understanding in youth. Erika Legacy Foundation Building communities without stigma, who recognize and support individuals experiencing suicidal ideation. First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance First Nations working in partnership to protect and enhance wild Pacific salmon stocks. Foundations for Social Change Home of the New Leaf Project, providing direct cash transfers to individuals to empower to move them beyond homelessness. Foundry Making it easy for young people to find welcoming, youth-friendly, appropriate services before their health concerns have a severe impact on their health and well-being. GenWell Addressing the issues of social isolation, disconnection and loneliness through the power of human connection. Growing Chefs We connect chefs, kids and communities to foster systemic change towards healthy, sustainable, just food practises. Hazelton We’re proud to have organized “Hockey Give Back Tour” visits to Hazleton, inspiring not only the kids and youth, but all generations. This year we’re planning a hockey clinic for local coaches. Helicopters Without Borders Delivering health, wellness, and critical support supplies to remote communities and people struck by disaster across BC. Human Nature Counselling Accessible, affordable, effective mental health counselling services, including nature-based group programs. Healing. Nature. Connection. Impakt Foundation for Social Change Simplifying the integration journey for newcomers to Canada, to help them find meaningful opportunities, community, and success. Jack.org Training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health across Canada with globally recognized Talks, Chapters, and Summits. Jump Math Every child has the ability to master and appreciate math. We empower teachers to maximize the abilities of every student in Grades K-8 and provide home learning resources too. LDS – Learn. Develop. Succeed. One-to-one foundational and explicit instruction programs to meet the needs of all learners including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other challenges. MinervaBC Providing leadership programs for women, girls and their partners to help advance gender parity and leadership diversity in BC. Mom2Mom Connecting moms and children living in poverty with the resources, community and support they need to thrive. Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education A network of schools in BC making the education system more equitable for all young people. One to One Literacy Unlocking potential and shaping brighter futures by providing free 1:1 tutoring for elementary school students across BC. Pacific Wild The leading voice for Wildlife Conservation in the Great Bear Rainforest and beyond. QQS Society Supporting Heiltsuk youth, culture, and environment in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest by providing opportunities for youth and families to learn on the land and from the land. Reconciliation 365 Every day, building bridges, fostering understanding, shaping reconciliation. Rick Hansen Foundation Breaking barriers, shaping accessibility, empowering all abilities. Roots of Empathy Cultivating empathy in children around the globe through school-based programs. Ruben’s Shoes “Stepping towards brighter futures, one pair at a time.” Salmon Coast A hub for coastal research to sustain wild salmon and their ecosystems. Sarah McLachlan School of Music Providing barrier free access to the transformative power of musical learning, expression, and community. Sea to Cedar Place-based programs that support community-driven stewardship and youth initiatives for healthy ecosystems. Shorefast Foundation A social enterprise that unleashes the power of place so local communities can thrive in the global community. Smithers Skate Park We contributed pivotal funding to complete the renovation, which will double the size of the old park and open it to BMX, skates, scooters and skateboards. Soap For Hope Canada Collecting and repurposing hotel hygiene products, linens, and lost & found for distribution into Community Facilities such as transition homes and food banks. Sole Food Farms Transforming parking lots and urban land into productive agricultural landscapes. Spirit North Empowering Indigenous youth to be unstoppable in sport, school & life through the transformative power of sport & play. Stqeyee Learning Society Supporting self-determination, relationship building, and reconciliation through traditional ecological restoration and land-based education programs. Students on Ice Taking youth from around the world on unforgettable educational journeys to the Arctic, Antarctic, and many places in between with learning support from a team of scientists, Elders, historians, artists, and visionary leaders. Surfrider Canada Dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the ocean, beaches, and waves, for all people. Swim Drink Fish “Champions of clean water, defenders of aquatic habitats. If you can’t swim, drink, or fish, then your waters are imperilled.” Trails Youth Initiatives Providing life-long, consistent programming for vulnerable youth from at-risk areas to become contributing members of the community. Umista Ensuring the survival of all aspects of the cultural heritage of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw, Albert Bay BC. University of Waterloo “Igniting innovation, shaping futures, transforming communities.” Urban Horse Project We bring horses into Vancouver and Burnaby to work with urban children and youth to develop confidence, self-awareness and life skills. Vancouver Island Children’s Health Transforming access to services for kids and youth with health challenges and supporting every Island family in finding care for their children. Washington Kids Foundation Safe, accessible facilities where children and youth can have fun and develop a sense of belonging when they’re away from home and school. West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation Supporting health, shaping care, empowering communities in Parry Sound. Wildlife Preservation Canada The last defence for endangered species in Canada, providing hands-on care for reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects and mammals on the brink of extinction. Windmill Microlending Canada’s only national charity providing affordable loans to help skilled immigrants and refugees leverage their talents and contribute to the Canadian workforce. Wuikinuxv First Nations A First Nations government whose traditional territory is the remote shores of Rivers Inlet and Owikeno Lake in the Central Coast region of BC. YESS Immediate and low-barrier 24/7 shelter, daytime resources and services, temporary supportive housing and individualized supports from youth aged 15-24. Yo Bro Yo Girl Empowering youth, breaking barriers, transforming lives with programs strategically designed to help youth find their inner strength and unleash their resiliency. York Factory FN Honoring heritage, shaping futures, empowering community for the York Factory First Nation in Northern Manitoba.