News & Impact Stories
At The Houssian Foundation, we believe in fostering strong, connected communities. Throughout the year, we host workshops and events that bring leaders together to build connections and spark collaboration.
In these posts, we share highlights from these gatherings and celebrate the tremendous impacts of our partners through heartfelt stories and profiles. Stay tuned for newsletters, Notes from our Executive Director and the latest happenings within the Foundation.
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NewsReflecting on 2023
This past year, it has felt like the earth beneath us is shifting. -
NewsMeet our Newest Grantee Partners
The Houssian Foundation is proud to announce new and renewed partnerships with these organizations -
Impact StoryThe Climate Justice Organizing HUB
Climate Justice Organizing HUB connects climate activists across the country. -
Impact StoryJustice for Girls
Imagine a world where young women shape the laws, policies, and educational frameworks of society. -
Impact StoryAction Canada
Action Canada, a leading advocate for sexual health and reproductive rights, secured inclusion of contraception in Canada’s Pharmacare Act. -
Impact StoryPembina Institute
Leading the charge: Pembina Institute shines a light on the impact of the oil and gas sector through the power of numbers. -
Impact StoryMy Climate Plan
My Climate Plan transforms climate concerns into collective action. -
Impact StoryDowntown Eastside Women’s Centre
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) nurtures hope amidst crisis, serving over a thousand women, daily. -
Impact StoryClean Energy Canada
Clean Energy Canada exemplifies the value of working within existing structures to shape climate and energy policy with ideas and collaboration across sectors. -
Impact StoryCoalition of Child Care Advocates of BC
The work of the Child Care Advocates of BC is leading the way across the country in providing the pathway for affordable, accessible, universal childcare. -
Impact StoryWISH Drop-In Centre Society
WISH’s Supportive Employment Program improves the health, safety and well-being of women who are involved in Vancouver’s street-based sex trade. -
Impact StoryFamily Services of the North Shore
Much-needed support to queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, gender diverse and/or gender-questioning children and teens.