PoCo Foundation

The Foundation sends warm wishes to everyone in our community celebrating the Persian New Year. May the season of renewal bring joy, health, and new beginnings. Nowruz Mobarak! @cityofpoco @SteveDarling

The Foundation sends warm wishes to everyone in our community celebrating Eid al-Fitr. May this special day bring joy, peace, and time with loved ones. Wishing you a wonderful celebration! Eid Mubarak! @cityofpoco @SteveDarling

Inspired to come together each year to celebrate PoCo’s everyday heroes From food security to the arts, companionship to mental health support-these individuals & organizations make our community thrive. Thank you everyone who joined #CelebratePoCo & who make this work possible

Today marks the arrival of spring & the New Year for many in the Indian community. Celebrated as Gudi Padwa (Marathi), Cheti Chand (Sindhi), and Ugadi (Kannada & Telugu), the day shares a spirit of renewal and new beginnings. Happy Gudi Padwa, Happy Cheti Chand & Happy Ugadi!

This is a friendly reminder that applications for the Foundation Community Grant and TSLF Bursary close at 11:59 pm on March 31, 2026. We encourage any interested applicants to submit their documents before the deadline and take advantage of this opportunity for support.

The Foundation is proud to support Place des Arts’ Coquitlam Youth Theatre. CYT helps young actors build skills in movement, voice, and character while learning hands-on from experienced professionals and performing for the public. @cityofpoco @stevedarling

Be a catalyst for connection in your community! Thrive PoCo Microgrants (up to $1,000) are back - supporting resident-led projects that bring people together and build belonging in Port Coquitlam. Got an idea? Apply today! Funded by the Moore Family Fund @PoCoFoundation

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the PoCo Foundation! ☘️ Wishing our community a day filled with connection, good fortune, and a little Irish cheer. We’re lucky to be part of such a generous and caring community. @cityofpoco @SteveDarling

The Foundation supports ArtConnects and the Port Coquitlam Art City event, which highlight the city's commitment to cultural vibrancy by making art accessible through public spaces, workshops, and community dialogue. @cityofpoco @SteveDarling

Paper piles beware! 🧾✂️ Shredding Day is back on April 25 at Fremont Village. Bring your confidential docs for secure shredding by donation — all supporting the PoCo Community Foundation. Declutter, donate, done! ♻️ @cityofpoco @ SteveDarling

Don’t wait — the Capital Match and CCD Grants close tonight at 11:59 p.m. Make sure your application is submitted on time. @cityofpoco @SteveDarling

The Foundation is pleased to support PoCo Arts Council’s PoCo Creative Drop-In—an inclusive, low-barrier program that fosters creativity, connection, and community. @cityofpoco @SteveDarling

We’re proud to support the Tri-City Futsal Academy’s Spring Festival 2026, celebrating Sizdah Bedar and the arrival of spring. This inclusive event brings PoCo residents together, strengthens community connections and celebrates the cultural diversity that makes PoCo thrive.

This #InternationalWomensDay, the PoCo Foundation embraces GIVE TO GAIN. When we give abundantly, our time, resources & support, we help forge gender equality in our community. Together, we all gain a stronger, more inclusive future. #GiveToGain #IWD @cityofpoco @SteveDarling

It’s that time again — tonight we set our clocks forward one hour for the start of Daylight Saving Time. Yes, we’re losing an hour of sleep… but gaining those longer, brighter evenings we’ve been waiting for. Don’t forget to spring forward before bed! @cityofpoco @SteveDarling

Don’t miss it! The Capital Match and CCD Grants close next week on March 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Submit your applications before the deadline. @cityofpoco @SteveDarling

The PoCo Foundation is pleased to support Integration Through Arts—a new community initiative by The Heart of Ukraine in BC Society that brings people together through storytelling, cultural celebration, and arts experiences for all ages. @cityofpoco

Happy Holi! As we celebrate the Festival of Colours, we honour the diversity, renewal, and unity that make our community stronger. May this season bring joy, connection, and bright new beginnings for all. @cityofpoco @SteveDarlling

The PoCo Foundation is pleased to once again support the Polonez Tri-City Polish Association and the BC Polish Festival—an annual, free, one-day May event in Port Coquitlam celebrating Polish food, music, dance, and culture. We hope to see you there. @cityofpoco

The PoCo Community Foundation’s Annual Community Shredding Event returns April 25, 2025! A safe, easy way to shred confidential documents—mark your calendar and declutter with confidence. @cityofpoco @stevedarling