Introductory Video
Neil's Story
STAND Fast Facts
As of November 2018:
- The STAND Foundation has awarded a total of $303,328 in scholarships to 107 youth averaging $3,000 per scholarship.
- An additional 240 students have benefited from a certificate program that includes First Aid, Food Safe, Fork Lift Training and World Host. Total cost per certificate averages $110.
- 65% of money raised to date has been placed in a permanent scholarship fund with the Vancouver Foundation.
- Total assets in STAND’s permanent scholarship fund have grown to approximately $600,000.
About STAND
STAND is a public foundation whose purpose is to support the enhancement of skills, knowledge and livelihoods of marginalized young adults in the Greater Vancouver area.
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Success Stories
Learn more about how the foundation has changed these students' lives by reading about their personal stories.
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