Connecting all of Delta through the power of philanthropy.
Caring. Compassionate. Community.
Welcome to the Delta Community Foundation.
We are committed to improving the lives of everyone across Delta through the power of giving. We have returned $1.2 million to the community through grants, scholarships and bursaries. We’ve supported people and organizations from North Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen who are dedicated to making Delta a better place for us all.
Find out why we’re called Delta’s “charity for charities” and how your gifts can keep on giving, forever, to the charities and causes you care about the most.
Croquet for Community Fundraiser
Date: August 28th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Harris Barn and Gardens, 4140 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC
Join us for a Day of Fun, Community, and Croquet!
Get ready for a relaxing and exciting afternoon at our Croquet for Community Fundraiser, an event supporting the Delta Community Foundation who supports local charities in Delta. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Harris Barn and Gardens, this event promises to be a highlight of summer, bringing together community members for a day of friendly competition, entertainment, and giving back.
What is a Community Foundation?
By definition a Community Foundation is a nonprofit that collects donations to fund local projects and charities, improving the community.
But what does that exactly mean?
Community Foundations leverage community knowledge, data, relationships, and funding through grant making, impact investing and strategic initiatives.
Community Foundations are unique. We give grants the same way other foundations do, but we grant funds provided by donors who are typically in our community.
So how does it work?
- Donors provide funds: Individual donors in the community provide funding to us. They do this through direct, unrestricted donations or by using a donor advised fund.
- Nonprofits apply for support: Similar to other foundations, nonprofits apply for support through grant applications. Sometimes these applications focus on specific projects, while other times they ask for general support of an organization’s ongoing programs.
- Community Foundation grant committee members review proposals: The grant committee reviews grant proposals from nonprofits operating in Delta. Projects and initiatives are chosen based on the needs of the Delta community that are in alignment with our mission.
Community Foundations themselves are not the object of most donors’ philanthropy, but are the vehicle by which donors can fulfill their charitable objectives.
Festival of Lights - Kindness Tree
A BIG THANK YOU to the children of Ms. Margo Hardy’s grade 3 classroom at Beach Grove Elementary for helping us spread kindness!
In the spirit of the holiday season, as part of our participation with Delta’s Kindness Meter project, we are excited to share what kindness means to the kids! Students were invited to decorate ornaments representing their unique ideas of how kindness should be celebrated, and we are thrilled to have been part of this creative effort with them.
The Kindness Meter ornaments are inspired by Delta Community Foundation’s repurposed parking meters that collect spare change for local organizations supporting those in need across Delta. To date the Kindness Meter Program has raised over $4,000 to support urgent needs in Delta such as the Delta food banks, Extreme Weather Shelters, Seniors’ Food Programs and a Domestic Violence Prevention Program.
Introducing the New President of the Delta Community Foundation
At the Delta Community Foundation’s 2024 Annual General Meeting, Gail Martin (left) hands over the role of President to Gillian Lowrey (right).
“It’s been a busy and eventful 3 years. I am pleased to hand over the presidency of the DCF to the very capable hands of Gillian Lowrey. Hopefully she won’t have to pound the gavel too many times to restore order!” – Gail Martin
Gillian Lowrey, a lifelong Tsawwassen resident, is now raising her family in the community. Passionate about giving back, she is excited to take on her new role as the president of the Delta Community Foundation.
Give Where You Live
Discover how your donation to the Delta Community Foundation supports charities forever, helping children, seniors, students, and many, many others.
Interested in a Grant?
We are here for you! Our grant committee is standing by for applications from new and existing programs and services.
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DCF News and Events
Mental health support group launched for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Delta with help from the Delta Community Foundation
Step Forward Health Society is introducing a new mental health support group specifically for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Delta — a growing population that currently lacks local services tailored to their unique needs.
Launched this month, the free group is focused on creating a
