The Port Coquitlam Community Foundation serves the people of Port Coquitlam. Our work allows us to invest in local charities that make our communities stronger – now and forever.
Launched in 2012, the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation is a registered charity with a sole purpose: to make our community a better place to live.
OUR MISSION
We aim to make our community stronger, and improve our shared quality of life today and for the long term. By connecting donors with causes that truly matter, we’re able to make positive changes in Port Coquitlam.
OUR VISION
Create a community in which everyone’s needs are met.
OUR VALUES
Innovative, collaborative, integrity, transparent and accountability.
With a focus on philanthropy, grants, and leadership, our vision is a healthy and vibrant Port Coquitlam. Port Coquitlam Community Foundation strengthens the community by connecting donors to charities that are doing high value work that positively impacts the Poco citizens.
Through our annual grants program, we provide funding to numerous local registered charities whose programs or projects have the greatest benefit to our community. We focus on our city’s highest needs, challenges and opportunities in:
- Arts, culture & heritage
- Health & well-being
- Environment
- Community safety
- Community spirit & quality of life
- Sports, fitness & recreation
Board of Directors
We are privileged to have a number of distinguished members of our community serve on our board.
Dawn Becker
Mike Schutz
Angela Andersen
Anna Wilczewski
Sarah Arsenault
Taura Berg
Margarita Karpilovski
Nils Lau
Kathleen Nadalin
Mike Reid
Councillor Dean Washington
