Areas of Impact
Gender Justice
Empowering feminist movements in Canada to thrive and tackling critical issues, including gender-based violence, reproductive rights and universal childcare.
Climate & Nature
With a focus on British Columbia, we are tackling the interwoven challenges of advancing climate action and safeguarding our natural environment.
Community
Supporting front-line services provided by community-based organizations across Vancouver, the North Shore and the Sea-to-Sky region.
Open Call for Grants
The Daylight Fund, a pilot initiative within the Houssian Foundation’s gender justice portfolio, addresses the safety needs of women, 2SLGBTQ+, and non-binary individuals across Canada. This new fund supports organizations tackling gender-based safety issues through projects, initiatives, or core funding, with a focus on rural, remote and underserved communities.
Applications close April 25, 2025.
Granting
Our Grant-Making Strategy
As a foundation, we are guided by the principles of trust-based philanthropy and seek to learn from our partners to develop a community-informed approach.
News & Impact Stories
Read stories of our partners and highlights from our gatherings within the community.
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NewsNewsletter: February 2025
We have officially made it through the ten darkest weeks of the year. -
News2024 End-of-Year Message
The Houssian Foundation’s 2024 theme was connection. -
NewsRead Our Grant-Making & Investment Report
We are excited to share with you Reconnecting: The Houssian Foundation’s 2023 Grant-Making and Investment Report. -
NewsNewsletter: June 2024
Yesterday was a great day to celebrate the milestone achievement of the Great Bear Sea Project for Finance Permanence. -
NewsNewsletter: April 2024
I hope this Earth Day finds you in some way connected to the beauty and struggle of the land you are living on.