Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation

Do you have a great idea to bring people together in your neighbourhood? Grants of up to $300 for projects that connect and engage neighbours, share skills and knowledge, build a sense of belonging and responsibility, and respect and celebrate diversity. neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca

Last call! Don't miss an evening of stories, connection and dinner as we celebrate the generosity that makes our community stronger. RSVP now before seats run out: parksvillequalicumfoundation… Thank you to our presenting sponsor, FCU Community Financial, a division of Vancity.

In 2025, we granted $174,773 back to our community! 💙 Thank you to every donor who made this possible. See where the funds went: parksvillequalicumfoundation… #ParksvilleQualicum #Oceanside #BuildingVibrantCommunities #CommunityFoundation

National Philanthropy Day is coming up on November 15! 💙 We’re joining community foundations across Canada to celebrate the love people have for the places they call home. fortheloveofcommunity.ca #ForTheLoveOfCommunity #NationalPhilanthropyDay #ParksvilleQualicum #Oceanside

"This award is life-changing." Read Casey's story in our 2025 Report to the Community: parksvillequalicumfoundation… #ParksvilleQualicum #Oceanside #BuildingVibrantCommunities #CommunityFoundation

Mark your calendar! Our Annual Community Meeting is just around the corner. Reserve your seat today: parksvillequalicumfoundation… Presented by FCU Community Financial, a division of Vancity. #NationalPhilanthropyDay #ParksvilleQualicum #Oceanside #BuildingVibrantCommunities

More than 700 adults and children celebrated the Trees of Qualicum Beach!🌲 Read more grant stories: parksvillequalicumfoundation… #ParksvilleQualicum #Oceanside #BuildingVibrantCommunities #CommunityFoundation

2025 by the numbers 📊 Every number represents neighbours helping neighbours. Read the full report: parksvillequalicumfoundation… #ParksvilleQualicum #Oceanside #BuildingVibrantCommunities #CommunityFoundation

Last chance to join us for the Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference in Parksville. Doors open at 8 am, and we can't wait to see you there. Register now: karenknightconsulting.ticket… #VMHC2026 #VolunteerManagement #ParksvilleQualicum #Oceanside

Learn from leaders in volunteer engagement! 📅 Tuesday, October 20 | 8:30 am to 3:30 pm 📍 Parksville Community Centre, 223 Mills Street Save your seat: karenknightconsulting.ticket… #VMHC2026 #VolunteerManagement #ParksvilleQualicum #Oceanside

Our 2025 Report to the Community is here! 🎉 Read the full report: parksvillequalicumfoundation… #ParksvilleQualicum #Oceanside #BuildingVibrantCommunities #CommunityFoundation

Got an idea for your neighbourhood? 🏡 There's still time! Neighbourhood Small #Grant applications close on October 31. Learn more and apply: parksvillequalicumfoundation… #NeighbourhoodSmallGrants #ParksvilleQualicum #Oceanside

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at PQCF! If you'd like to give back this season, you can support local causes through PQCF. Donate here: parksvillequalicumfoundation… #HappyThanksgiving #Grateful #ParksvilleQualicum #BuildingVibrantCommunities

Coming up October 20! 📅 Tuesday, October 20 | 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (doors open at 8 am) 📍 Parksville Community Centre, 223 Mills Street Register here: karenknightconsulting.ticket… #VMHC2026 #VolunteerManagement #ParksvilleQualicum #Oceanside

Today we honour the children who never came home, the survivors, and their families and communities. #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay

Introducing the Pat McLeod Arts & Culture Fund, a new PQCF endowment #fund supporting arts and culture across #Oceanside. Anyone can contribute to PQCF Funds, and every gift grows annually. Learn more: parksvillequalicumfoundation…

A $2,000 Community Fund grant is buying instruments, music stands and scores for the Oceanside Music Association's two new youth programs: the Oceanside Youth Band and Youth Strings. Learn more: parksvillequalicumfoundation…

Introducing the Sheila McGiverin Bentley Legacy Fund for the Arts, an endowment fund established to support The Old School House Arts Centre.🎨 The fund honours Sheila McGiverin's love for the arts and supporting artists. Learn more about our funds: parksvillequalicumfoundation…

🌟 Board Member Spotlight: Rob Duncan 🌟 We're pleased to spotlight Rob, an accountant and senior partner, with decades-long experience in the region that he now brings to our board! Thank you for your leadership, Rob! 🙌 Read his full spotlight: parksvillequalicumfoundation…

Got an idea for your neighbourhood? It's time to start thinking about it! Neighbourhood Small Grant applications open September 15. NSG funds small, community-led projects run by neighbours. Applications are open Sept 15 – Oct 31. Learn more: parksvillequalicumfoundation…

Today is the International Day of Charity! Every gift you make to the Foundation stays in #Oceanside, supporting local people, organizations providing community programs, and places that make Parksville-Qualicum a special place to call home. #Donate: parksvillequalicumfoundation…