Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation helps build vibrant communities through Grant programs, and be resilient places to live, work and play for generations.
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.
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Recently we met with community leaders and fellow foundations at the #NeighbourhoodSmallGrants Island Network Spring Summit, and Vancouver Island Community Foundation Leadership Summit.
Thank you to everyone who made these gatherings so meaningful:
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We're so proud to have supported the Qualicum Beach Museum and Friends of the Qualicum Beach Forest in bringing "A Celebration of the Trees of Qualicum Beach" to life!
Read the full story here: https://t.co/kS9uz1cIRr
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Meet PQCF Board Member, Vice Chair and Chair of Fund Development & Marketing, Peter van Dongen.
Inspired by community, legacy, and giving back, Peter is helping build a stronger #Oceanside for generations.
Peter's story:
https://t.co/r9cqzLfXrf
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Through the #OceansideProsperityFund, we support organizations creating local change—like the Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society (OSRS), who have been able to:
- Expand counselling hours
- Increase speech therapy sessions
- Provide a safe, welcoming space
https://t.co/pOQdEl4Fgl
Through a PQCF Community #Fund grant, Oceanside Community Church partnered with Nanaimo Foodshare to strengthen the #GoodFoodBox program.
Over three months, households accessed fresh produce, staples, and protein for just $5 per week!
Read full story: https://t.co/FpLK7nnJWJ
Join us for a free #workshop on Volunteer Recruitment & Succession Planning in Rural Areas with Karen Knight, a volunteer engagement expert.
📅 Wednesday, April 22
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 TOSH – The Old School House Arts Centre
Learn more and register: https://t.co/ElpGlhbPfI
PQCF Community Fund Grant applications are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who applied, and to our #donors and community partners who make this granting possible.
Funding decisions announced in the coming weeks.
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🧵A wonderful story about the difference that quilts can make in our community.
Read more here: https://t.co/DhLMLw8Z5i
Applications are open now, apply for Neighbourhood Small Grants here: https://t.co/uhVgZUDLW1
What an incredible evening for the Oceanside Cooking Club! 35 community members came together to cook, connect, and share delicious plant-based dishes.
Read the full story here: https://t.co/zic5Wm70oC
During International Women’s Month, we’re proud to highlight PQCF Board member, Terri Duguay.
Terri brings thoughtful leadership, community knowledge, and a commitment to supporting projects that make a real difference locally.
Read more:
https://t.co/qkmJLag4eL
#IWD2026
Applications are open for the Springford Family Foundation #Fund.
Inspired by the legacy of Colin Springford, eligible organizations serving #Oceanside can apply for a #grant up to $2,000 to support local initiatives.
Apply by Mar. 31:
https://t.co/pVaUV4rV6q
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If not, we recommend you sign up for our occasional email on #grant updates and #Foundation news, recipient #stories, ways to #donate, and more:
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Recently, we had the honour of sharing our planned #giving options with #100OceansideMen — a philanthropic group of men committed to strengthening #Oceanside.
It was inspiring to connect with such a passionate group!
Learn more about planned giving:
https://t.co/m8mtnxgPgw