Dedicated to creating healthy, vibrant, and livable communities. Grants up to $300,000 for charities with projects that take action to address the root causes of pressing social, environmental, health, or cultural issues in BC. Funds large and small projects in areas such as arts and culture, education, children and family issues, environment, animal welfare, community health, and social development. Special areas of interest are youth engagement, knowledge and learning, and strengthening Metro Vancouver residents' connections and engagement in their communities. Office hours are Monday to Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.