Nanaimo Foundation

We're hiring a Director of Development. Check out the job posting here: linkedin.com/jobs/view/dire…

Grants are available for registered charities serving Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Cedar, Gabriola Island and Lantzville in support of projects and programs that are addressing current community needs. For more information, visit nanaimofoundation.com/give-where-you…

A great big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who made our inaugural Give Where You Live Social event a success: our generous sponsors, event committee, vendors, and of course all of the wonderful attendees who came out to celebrate with us. We sincerely thank you for your support!

Tickets are now on sale for our inaugural Give Where You Live Social event! This will be a memorable evening full of inspiration, connection, and education. We are beyond thrilled to be celebrating 40 years of impacting and supporting our community! canadahelps.org/en/charities/n…

We are excited to partner with Thrive Impact Fund, @NanaimoChamber and @communityfuturesci for an evening of in-depth conversations with local social enterprise leaders. Register here: eventbrite.com/cc/social-ente…

Today is the last day to apply for Neighbourhood Small Grants! Check out neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca for more information.

If you have an idea for a project to connect your neighbours, applications for Neighbourhood Small Grants are open until May 30th! To learn more, check out nanaimofoundation.com/neighbourhood-…

We are looking for Neighbourhood Small Grants Committee Members! If you are a resident of Nanaimo, Lantzville, Gabriola Island, or Cedar, this is your chance to demonstrate leadership in your community, give back, meet your neighbours, and have fun. Reach out to us for more info.

Did you know that May 2-8, 2022 is @CMHABC @CMHA_Mid_Island @cmha_ntl Mental Health Week? This year, the theme is #Empathy. Understanding has the power to turn a life around. #GetReal about how to help. #MentalHealthWeek

Join us in one hour for a Neighbourhood Small Grants info session! Link in bio to register.

April 24th-30th is Volunteer Week. Use this opportunity to thank a volunteer, or sign up for a new volunteer opportunity in your community! Thank you to all the dedicated volunteers who put so much time and effort into our many local organizations. We appreciate you!

Do you live in Nanaimo, Cedar, Ladysmith, Gabriola Island, or Lantzville? You could receive up to $500 for a project for your neighbourhood! Join us TONIGHT at 5pm for a Virtual Info Session about Neighbourhood Small Grants. Register here: nanaimofoundation.com/neighbourhood-…

@cindylindsay Cindy, you have been the heart, head, and shoulder for so many in our movement. Your legacy will be forever felt from coast to coast to coast.

3/3 you do and for the place you call home. I have learned so much from each and every one of you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. The past 21 years are full of memories of the incredible work we do as a movement. With much gratitude. Cindy

1/3 After 21 years I am stepping back from my work at @CommFdnsCanada. I am truly humbled to have worked with leaders from across the country, within CFC and around the world. Thank you to an amazing team @CommFdnsCanada. You have been remarkable to work with and I am excited

@NanaimoFdn is accepting #NeighbourhoodSmallGrants applications until Apr 15. nanaimofoundation.com/neighbourhood-…

We’ve enjoyed celebrating our community's acts of kindness this week! Don't forget to tag us in your post telling us what you’re doing for #RAKweek using our hashtag #midVIkindness to win a local giftcard! For #RAK ideas and contest details visit nanaimofoundation.com

For #RAK, consider supporting local by leaving positive reviews for your favourite local shops! Tag us in your post telling us what you’re doing to spread kindness this week to be entered to win a local gift card. For #RAK ideas and contest details visit nanaimofoundation.com

We’re so excited to hear about the great ways that you’re spreading kindness this week. If you have a neighbour who is an essential worker, help them win a Kindness Package by sharing why you are nominating them with the hashtag #midVIkindness, and tagging @NanaimoFoundation

#RAK day is a great day to celebrate the Random Acts of Kindness in our community. Tag @NanaimoFoundation and use #midVikidness in your posts telling us how you’re spreading kindness, and you could win a local gift card. RAK ideas and contest details here: nanaimofoundation.com

For #RAKweek, we’re celebrating all the essential workers in the mid Island community. Tag us in a post nominating an essential worker for them to win a Kindness Package, and use #midVikindness! For Random Acts of Kindness ideas and contest details visit nanaimofoundation.com

Happy Family Day! For #RAKweek, spread happiness by spending quality time with those in your household, or calling a distant family member. Let us know how you're spreading kindness, and you could win a local giftcard. Details here: nanaimofoundation.com/random-acts-of… #midVIkindness