PAST RECIPIENTS

Vancouver Food Runners

Metro Vancouver | Food Recovery & Hunger Relief

Vancouver Food Runners reduces food waste and hunger by redistributing surplus food from businesses to community organizations across Metro Vancouver. Learn more on their website.

Impact During Grant Year:

• Strengthened HR and governance capacity through mentorship and targeted training.
• Improved leadership confidence and internal systems, enabling smoother operations and decision-making.
• Enhanced ability to support community partners through more efficient and reliable food recovery processes.

Testimonial:

“We are extremely grateful for the support provided by Project Change Foundation. As a small organization, gaining access to high-level HR workshops and governance expertise—especially through one-on-one mentorship—has significantly strengthened our HR capacity, leadership confidence, and overall organizational maturity. This support reinforced our internal foundation and directly enhanced our ability to serve our community.”

Volunteer Success

Canada-wide | Volunteer Engagement Platform

Volunteer Success connects volunteers with nonprofit organizations through an online platform that makes it easier for nonprofits to find skilled help and for volunteers to discover meaningful opportunities. Learn more on their website.

Impact During Grant Year:

• Pivoted engagement strategy with mentorship guidance to improve volunteer recruitment outcomes.
• Increased volunteer registrations and strengthened nonprofit matches through targeted outreach and platform enhancements.
• Enhanced organizational confidence and strategic clarity via webinars and one-on-one mentorship.

Testimonial:

“As a nonprofit organization, we are always looking for sources of funding. However, the value proposition offered by Project Change Foundation far exceeds monetary support. The quarterly mentorship and group webinar sessions are where the true value of the relationship lies.”

Build a Biz Kids

Canada-wide | Youth Education & Future-Ready Skills

Build a Biz Kids equips children with entrepreneurial and essential life skills through hands-on programs that foster confidence, resilience, and critical thinking for future success. Learn more on their website.

Impact During Grant Year:

• Expanded outreach to educators and communities through new marketing materials and conference engagement.
• Strengthened donor and educator communication strategies with mentorship support, improving partnership development.
• Advanced delivery of future-ready programs to diverse communities, promoting leadership, empathy, and mental health resilience in youth.

Testimonial:

“Project Change Foundation provides a unique and authentic approach to supporting charities. So often we are seeking funds to help us do more for our communities, but when you can match that with an outsider’s perspective and support from those experienced in the charitable sector, that is where real impact can occur for a nonprofit. It can allow you to shift your operations around, ‘cut the fat,’ and most of all, provide peace of mind that we are heading in a healthy direction.”

Food Stash Foundation

Metro Vancouver | Food Rescue & Climate Action

Food Stash Foundation reduces food waste and hunger by redistributing surplus food to community organizations while advancing climate accountability through greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting and reduction initiatives. Learn more on their website.

Impact During Grant Year:

• Launched a climate accountability initiative, introducing GHG accounting and reporting to the food rescue sector.
• Provided mentorship and training to partner nonprofits on organizational GHG accounting and sustainability practices.
• Strengthened environmental leadership by developing internal expertise and fostering collaboration across organizations.

Testimonial:

“We appreciate how well-rounded the experience was, from providing some initial reading to guide individuals towards living their values, to in-kind mentorship, to connecting us with relevant leaders in our field, and to funding to get our project off the ground. We were able to accomplish a lot in a short time, and we thank Project Change Foundation for their support!”

Courage in Action

Toronto| Women’s Empowerment & Education

Courage in Action supports women rebuilding their lives after adversity by providing mentorship, education, and financial assistance to foster confidence and independence. Learn more on their website.

Impact During Grant Year:

• Awarded a bursary to support educational advancement for a program participant.
• Developed the organization’s first strategic plan, creating a clear vision and roadmap for growth.
• Strengthened leadership capacity through dedicated mentorship and governance guidance.

Testimonial:

“Winning Project Change Foundation's grant was so valuable to Courage in Action. It provided the funds for us to award our annual bursary and the leadership support needed to take us to the next level.”

Empowering EveryMind (formerly Inspire Community Outreach)

Winnipeg | Mental Health & Family Support

Empowering EveryMind provides responsive, inclusive mental health and family support services tailored to neurodiverse individuals and families, reducing isolation and building resilience. Learn more on their website.

Impact During Grant Year:

• Developed the organization’s first strategic plan to strengthen governance and long-term sustainability.
• Enhanced leadership capacity through mentorship on board development, recruitment, and role clarity.
• Improved service accessibility by subsidizing care for families in need and reducing barriers to support.

Testimonial:

“The members of Project Change Foundation have diverse professional skills and experience that give them that big picture perspective on the work of developing any organization. If you are working with a small group of mission-focused team members and you need guidance from folks with an administrative or business operations perspective to help you identify next steps, reach out to them for support.”

Refugee Women's Network

Toronto | Refugee Support & Education

Refugee Women’s Network empowers newcomer women through language learning, education, and community programs that foster inclusion and independence. Learn more on their website.

Impact During Grant Year:

• Expanded access to educational resources by providing workbooks and school supplies for Learning Lab participants.
• Strengthened board development and governance through mentorship and improved communication strategies.
• Enhanced organizational capacity by prioritizing professional development and resource planning.

Testimonial:

“The support I received from Project Change Foundation was really helpful and the results impacted myself, the organization, and our clients. While the financial support was warmly accepted, the in-kind support was impactful. Thank you.”

Nourish Cowichan Society

Cowichan Valley, BC | Child Nutrition & Food Security

Nourish Cowichan Society provides nutritious meals to children living below the poverty line in the Cowichan Valley. Learn more on their website.

Impact During Grant Year:

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Testimonial:

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Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association

Fraser Valley, BC | Restorative Justice & Community Healing

This organization facilitated restorative processes that bring victims and offenders together to repair harm and foster accountability, reducing the long-term impact of crime on families and communities.

Impact During Grant Year:

• Strengthened board engagement and confidence through recognition and external support.
• Advanced policy and governance improvements with guidance from PCF mentors.
• Increased community awareness and credibility through events and storytelling initiatives.

Testimonial:

“From the time I submitted my application to the phone calls and support from Project Change Foundation's team afterward, the desire to help charities succeed was readily evident. It’s rare that a funder will give as much support with their time and talents as Project Change Foundation does. The night of our event is something our board still discusses—something over and above any funder has ever done for us.”

Binners’ Project

Metro Vancouver | Social Enterprise & Waste Diversion

Binners’ Project empowers marginalized individuals through employment opportunities in waste sorting and recycling at public events, while promoting sustainability and reducing landfill waste. Learn more on their website.

Impact During Grant Year:

• Expanded training programs to build professional and soft skills for binners, preparing them for leadership roles.
• Strengthened social enterprise model through mentorship on positioning and client engagement strategies.
• Increased visibility and community awareness through targeted outreach and social media promotion.

Testimonial:

“Project Change Foundation support was great—not just the money but also the support from the people working behind the organization. The Board of Directors was keen to meet, brainstorm ways to work more closely, and introduce us to their network when needed.”

Community First Foundation (Backpack Buddies Program)

Metro Vancouver | Child Hunger Relief

Backpack Buddies provides nutritious food to children who experience food insecurity on weekends, bridging the gap when school meal programs are unavailable. Learn more on their website.

Impact During Grant Year:

• Developed and implemented a structured giving plan to strengthen fundraising efforts.
• Improved donor engagement through redesigned toolkits and clearer communication strategies.
• Streamlined program delivery, enhancing connections between donor schools and recipient communities.

Testimonial:

“Project Change Foundation truly walks the walk. The financial support is always appreciated for small charities like ours, but above and beyond this, the support we received from the board is what sets PCF apart from other granting institutions. We are so grateful to have been a recipient!”

The Lipstick Project

Metro Vancouver | Compassionate Care Services

The Lipstick Project provided free, professional spa and salon services to people in hospitals and hospices, aiming to bring dignity and comfort during challenging times.

Impact During Grant Year:

• Implemented a new volunteer management system to improve efficiency and engagement.
• Strengthened volunteer retention by introducing a dedicated role focused on culture and experience.
• Enhanced governance and HR practices through mentorship and strategic guidance.

Testimonial:

“Working with Project Change Foundation's Board of Directors was an all-around fantastic experience. The diverse skillset of their board gave us the ability to involve them in a variety of different projects. We are so grateful for their support: with their help, we were able to improve our organizational capacity and implement new practices to ultimately make us more efficient.”