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2011 Grant round-up
Last year our Board of Governors approved 59 grants totalling $2,767,203, almost $1 million more than the value of the 67 grants approved in 2010 ($1,776,463).Read more
Green Building Grant deadline
This year's Vancity/Real Estate Foundation Green Building Grant deadline is coming up: Monday, January 23, 2012.Read more
2012 application deadlines
The Stage 1 grant application deadlines for 2012 are posted on the main "Grants" page on our website. For your information, they are:Read more
Aboriginal Mother Centre
Foundation CEO Jack Wong, Board of Governors Chair Eileen Smith, and Communications Manager Celina Owen attended the official opening of the Aboriginal Mother CenRead more
Newly updated FAQ
We have updated the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website.For the new and improved FAQ, click here.Read more
Land Awards Gala photos
We have posted a selection of photos from the November 3rd soiree on our website.Read more
Charles Scott, new governor
The Real Estate Foundation is pleased to welcome Charles Scott as the newest member of the Board of Governors.Read more
Land Awards videos online
The following videos are now available on YouTube:Read more
Our newest grants manager
All of us at the Real Estate Foundation are pleased to welcome Leanne Sexsmith as our newest Grants Manager.Read more
Land Award winners
The Real Estate Foundation of BC announced the winners of the 2011 Land Awards at a gala celebration in Vancouver last night.Read more
Good vibes at the FVREB
On October 26th, Jack Wong, Erik Miller, and I visited the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board at their newly renovated building in Surrey.Read more
2012 Green Building Grant
The application form for the 2012 Vancity/Real Estate Foundation Green Building Grant is now availablRead more
Mark Angelo, Land Champion
The Real Estate Foundation of BC is pleased to announce that Mark Angelo is the recipient of the 2011 Land Champion Award.Read more
B-WET wins water grant
The Real Estate Foundation of BC is pleased to announce that the Langley Environmental Partners Society’s (LEPS) Bertrand Watershed EducationRead more
Chilliwack in September
In late September, Jack Wong, Jen McCaffrey, and I took a short trip up the valley to visit with the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board.Read more
The 2011 Land Awards finalists
The 2011 Land Awards selection committee met on October 6th to choose the finalists in the non-profit, public, and private sector award cRead more
Osoyoos forum & Habitat house
I enjoyed a beautiful drive from Vancouver to Osoyoos in mid-September where I attended the second bi-national Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum.Read more
Vancouver Island visit
On a Tuesday in mid-September, three of the Real Estate Foundation's staff team left for a few days of meetings with organizations that have received Foundation grants, and other groups whose workRead more
Sunshine community
The weather was appropriate as I boarded at YVR’s South Terminal for a quick 20 minute flight up Howe Sound for a visit with the directors of the Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate BoardRead more
Harpreet Bhatti on board
The Board of Governors and staff of the Real Estate Foundation are pleased to welcome Harpreet Bhatti to the organization. Ms.Read more
Grants Manager job still available
This was first posted July 26th. For those who have been away during the summer, or who are newly interested in the position, here's a reprint.Read more
Get ready...Land Awards 2011
Now that we're heading into fall, 2011 Land Awards activities are really ramping up.Read more
Northern forest
Communities across northern BC are faced with challenge, change, and opportunity. How communities react will increasingly be in their own hands.Read more
My summer job
How time flies. Just over three months ago I walked through the front door of the Foundation office, ready to start my first day of work.Read more
Award honours past governor
Earlier this month, Simon Fraser University and the Real Estate Council of BC awarded Andrew McKinlay the P. Dermot Murphy Undergraduate Award.Read more
Summer drive
In mid-July, Jack (Foundation CEO) and I took a road trip through the Okanagan.Read more
Stakeholder input, May 2011
As part of the Real Estate Foundation’s funding criteria review project, our staff hosted six stakeholder engagement sessions in May.Read more
New Grants Manager position
Due to growth in the Real Estate Foundation's grants program, there is a 12-month Grants Manager contract available.Read more
Sustainable urban food systems
On May 25th, the Real Estate Foundation of BC held a round table discussion on what is affecting the development of more sustainable food systems in BC.Read more
Tutt Street Place
On Friday, July 8th many in Kelowna celebrated as the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Tutt Street Place was held.Read more
Funding criteria review update
WHAT'S NEW?Since January 2011 we have been undertaking a review of the Real Estate Foundation's funding criteria to achieve greater impact in fulfilling the organization'sRead more
Sojourn in Smithers
One early morning during the third week of June, the staff and governors of the Real Estate Foundation wended their way to the Vancouver airport, hopped on a Dash 8, and an hour-and-a-half later, lRead more
Remembering Pat Moore
It is with great regret that we announce the May 30th passing of Pat Moore, one of the Real Estate Foundation’s former governors.Read more
New water grant
The deadline is fast approaching to submit an application for the BC Water Sustainability Endowment Fund Grant. Only three weeks are left before the Monday, July 4th deadline.Read more
New grant application
Effective immediately, Foundation staff asks that new applicants use the RTF (rich text format) version of the application, available on the Grants page.Read more
2011 Land Awards
The Real Estate Foundation of BC is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2011 Land Awards.Read more
New Chair & Vice-Chair
Eileen Smith of Sutton-Centre Realty in Burnaby was elected Chair of the Real Estate Foundation of BC’s Board of Governors at its annual meeting April 1st.Read more
Student bursary apps are in
The Real Estate Foundation received 25 applications for student employment bursaries in 2011.Read more
2011 Student bursaries
Each year, the Real Estate Foundation of BC will be making a limited number of bursaries available to non-profit organizations to encourage the hiring of students for co-op education terms or interRead more
New CEO in 2011
Jack Hall, Chair of the Real Estate Foundation of BC, is pleased to announce that Jack Wong will join the Foundation as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2011. Currently, Mr.Read more
Land Awards celebrate BC leaders
The Real Estate Foundation of BC presented its inaugural Land Awards at the Land Awards Gala, held November 18, 2010 in Vancouver.Read more
Nov 8-9 Attend the Social Purpose Real Estate Conference!
On your own? Moving in together?Read more
eNews now online
The Real Estate Foundation published its first e-newsletter last month.Read more
Land Awards finalists selected
Nine outstanding initiatives will be recognized at the November 18th Land Awards Gala, and three of the nine finalists will receive awards on the gala evening.Read more
Great response to Land Awards
Nine outstanding projects will be honoured at the 2010 Land Awards Gala on November 18th at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Vancouver.Read more
UBC Learning Exchange
Yesterday Celina, Jen and I had the opportunity to visit with Margo Fryer at the UBC Learning Exchange at 612 Main Street in Vancouver.Read more
TRU President's Circle
Last week I had the honour of representing the Real Estate Foundation at the inaugural event of the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) President's Circle, which recogRead more
Spirit Lake and MIEDS
Well, my last morning in Haida Gwaii included an hour and a half hike around Spirit Lake.Read more
Queen Charlotte - Thursday
It was a beautiful morning when I got up today in Queen Charlotte. My first point of business was to meet with Bernie Howlett of the Queen Charlotte Seniors Housing Society.Read more
Haida Gwaii
Well, today I’m in Haida Gwaii. I have wanted to come here for a number of years but for someone with limited time it is neither quick nor inexpensive to travel here.Read more
Ecotrust and Clayoquot Sound
On Tuesday and Wednesday I had the great fortune of touring parts of Clayoquot Sound with Satnam Manhas from Ecotrust Canada.Read more
O.U.R. Ecovillage
On Monday I had a tour with Brandy Gallagher of O.U.R.Read more
Tim Pringle nominated for BCWWA award
At its annual conference in May 2010 the British Columbia Water & Waste Association awarded the inaugural Leadership in Water Sustainability Award.Read more
Webcast of May 20th event
On Thursday May 20th, The Real Estate Foundation hosted the first event in its Breakfast Serial: Helping Non-Profits Navigate Their Funding Options.Read more
Kelly Lerigny, Jack Wong join board
Jack Hall, Chair of the Real Estate Foundation of BC, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Lerigny and Jack Wong as Governors of the Real Estate Foundation.Read more
Spring "Breakfast Serial" event
The Real Estate Foundation of BC is pleased to present the spring session in our 2010 Breakfast Serial: Helping Non-Profits Navigate Their Funding Options.Read more
New chair, vice-chair
On March 5, 2010 the Board of Governors held the Real Estate Foundation's annual meeting, which is when the new Chair and Vice-Chair are elected.Read more
Renewing our focus
At its May 2009 strategic planning session the Real Estate Foundation's Board of Governors reaffirmed the Foundation's prime purposes: to support real estate and land use related research, eduRead more
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