Parksville

The Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program supports neighbours to build community and strengthen connections where they live. NSG is meant to inspire a sense of connection and belonging so residents can be engaged in activities that enhance the neighbourhood. Applications are being accepted until Oct. 31, 2020. Apply today!

Thank you to our community members from Deep Bay to Nanoose Bay, and our partnering Foundations for their support and contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the dollars distributed to local charitable organizations we had the privilege to assist.

The Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation is poised for growth! The Foundation is seeking a Resource Development Officer to work closely with our Board of Directors to expand our granting capacity in the community. This two-year contract holds opportunity for renewal. Apply Today!

With the assistance of COVID-19 Response Funds, Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation is supporting the ongoing Snaw-naw-as Garden Café project run by Island Health. Garden Café is fostering community, food security and family cooking skills. See video!

Wishing you a happy #CanadaDay with your family and friends. Celebrate the community here in Oceanside and our wider community across this great country!

We were very pleased to participate in the Parksville Chamber's Business Achievement Awards that took place by ZOOM last night. SOS sponsors the Community Spiri...t Award, and pictured here, SOS Board Chair Martin Fereday presented the award to Sarah Duncan, Chair of the Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation (PQCF). Some of the reasons SOS selected the PQCF include the Foundation's work building endowments and granting funds to a wide range of local organizations to meet community needs. Some of the recipients have included Nanoose Community Services, Arrowsmith Agricultural Association, Oceanside Community Arts Council and Forward House Community Society. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, PQCF has participated in the Responsive Neighbourhood Grant Program, lending a hand to neighbours, and also providing over $70,000 in funding to local programs and services, thanks to its partnerships. Congratulations PQCF for making our community a better place. This award is well deserved. #unityincommunity #strongertogether @parksvillechamber #parksville #mypqb See more

The Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation is honoured to receive this year's Community Spirit Award! We will receive this award during the Virtual Business Achievement Awards this Thursday, June 18th. The Community Spirit Award is sponsored by the Society of Organized Services and recognizes exceptional commitment to developing and encouraging community spirit and pride. Thank you to everyone for this incredible community award!

A BIG thank you to everyone who donated to the CHEK Rock For Relief benefit concert held online April 17th! Generous members from Parksville-Qualicum contributed $39,363.21 to our Foundation to address urgent community needs due to COVID-19. Read about the generous donations for all north island communities!

Apply for the NEW Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) a $350 million emergency funding program from the Government of Canada that is helping vulnerable populations as they manage the impacts of COVID-19.

Check out our Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grants in the newspaper! During these times of isolation, we encourage residents to apply for up to $500 for projects that share skills, talents, or connect people socially. We are here to help tackle social isolation in our communities during the COVID-19 crisis apply today!

You can apply for a Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grant up to $500! Responsive NSGs are intended for projects that connect people socially or share skills and talents to help with social isolation. Applications are being received until end of June. Read more and apply today!