Our objective is to care for veterans, seniors and youth in local communities. Below are some of the ways that your donation is having local impact.
Helping More Veterans – Veterans Homelessness Program
Support for low-income Veterans experiencing homelessness or near-homelessness
It is estimated that 10% of the homeless population in British Columbia served with the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP.
We believe that […]
Grant Applications Now Open
Grant Applications Now Open
Since our inception in 1997, the Legion Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in grants to local organizations. After a one-year hiatus, the Legion Foundation is […]
Survey Coming
Survey of Donors & Key Partners
Throughout 2024, the Legion Foundation will be inviting supporters and key partners to share their ideas and insights about what is important to them. […]
Board Changes
Board Changes
The Legion Foundation recently completed a Call for Nominations to appoint new Directors to the Board. We would like to welcome the following people:
- Glenn Hodge
- Norm Scott
Thank You Branches
Thank You!
The Legion Foundation BC/Yukon is incredibly grateful for the support it receives from Legion Branches, Ladies Auxiliaries, Zones and Legion Members.
In 2023, Legion Branches and Ladies Auxiliaries gave […]
New program partnership
The Legion Foundation welcomes PADS
The Legion Foundation BC/Yukon supports services that help veterans in local communities. One of the key areas that the Legion Foundation supports is Service Dogs.
Thanks […]
GivingTuesday 2023
Have An Impact This GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. The idea caught on, and has grown around […]
Grants Benefit Veterans
Grants Benefit Veterans
Since 1997, the Legion Foundation BC/Yukon has awarded thousands of dollars in grants to local organizations. Our annual grant program was placed on hold in […]
Veterans Housing Re-Invigorated
New Partner Alert
The Legion Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership in the day-to-day running of Veterans House Victoria (previously known as Cockrell House). […]
Endure: 100 miles for the Hidden Veteran
Running Marathons up Mountains to help Veterans
In a remarkable display of endurance and determination, Stewart Wilkinson, a member of Billy Bishop Branch 176, is embarking on an extraordinary journey […]