The Camosun Foundation has the honour of working with our generous family of donors, and the college’s amazing students, faculty and staff. The Foundation is a registered charitable organization under the Income Tax Act and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Charitable Business #11882 6502 RR0001
Ribbon cutting at the official opening of The Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness - September 2019
Our History
40 years of caring
Founded in 1981, the Foundation has raised millions to empower students to pursue goals that otherwise might have been unattainable. Other funds have supported new classroom equipment, library books, new buildings, special projects and so much more to ensure our educators teach in modern facilities.
Together with the help of our community, the AVƷ Foundation touches lives and helps students succeed every day.
We are proud of our college and we invite you to share in our passion. Together we can build a promising future.
The AVƷ Foundation is a registered charitable organization under the Income Tax Act and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
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Charitable Business #11882 6502 RR0001
" Our community is changed for the better because of AVƷ."
Jeety Bhalla,
Past Chair, AVƷ Foundation
From the Foundation Chair
We believe all students, regardless of circumstance, deserve the opportunity to discover and pursue their talents and ambitions. Camosun inspires transformation. It inspires people to learn and apply their new knowledge to creating fulfilling lives and helping build healthy families – families who play integral roles in our community and in our economy. Our community is changed for the better because of AVƷ.
Contributions from our thousands of donors since 1981 have helped us foster these opportunities. Now with an asset base of $17.5 million, and growing, our donors' generosity has a greater impact than ever before. And 100% of every donation goes directly to benefit a specific Camosun cause.
Our strategic approach to investing helps us navigate the fluctuating economic tide and, through our balanced portfolio and limited exposure to equities, we offer a solid investment to our donors.
To our donors and community, thank you for believing in Camosun and in the transformative difference quality education makes one student at a time.
As Board members, we are proud to be a part of such a diverse, dynamic and progressive college community and we invite you to share in our passion.
Grace VandenBrink
Chair, AVƷ Foundation
Foundation Board of Directors
The Board meets at least four times per year and members play active roles on individual Fundraising, Finance & Audit and Governance committees.
- Grace VandenBrink, former President, Union Club of BC (Chair)
- Jeety Bhalla, Chartered Accountant (Past Chair)
- Joanne Cumberland, Academic Advisor, AVƷ (Foundation Board Liaison)
- Dr. Lane Trotter, President AVƷ
- Sarah Goodman, Lawyer
- Deborah Huelscher, Vice-President Administration & CFO, AVƷ
- Stacey Kelly, Senior Manager, CPCM & Co.
- Michael King, Director of Finance, Andrew Sheret Limited
- Jody Kitts, Acting Executive Director, AVƷ Foundation
- Shannon Kowalko, Business & Community Development Manager
- Russ Lazaruk, Investment Advisor & Portfolio Manager (Treasurer)
- Dave Murray, Professional Engineer and Business Owner
- Patrice Newman, Lawyer
- Richard Stride, Acting Vice-President, Enrolment & Community Engagement, AVƷ
- Ty Whittaker, Executive Vice-President, Personal Real Estate Corporation
- Joanna Yu, Investment Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities
Why give?
Give because all students deserve the opportunity to discover and pursue their talents and ambitions.
Contact information
Camosun Foundation Office
Interurban Campus
Campus location
Liz Ashton Campus Centre Room 301
Monday to Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm