The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation and Belonging Network announce $1M bursary partnership
New 10-year partnership will create pathways to post-secondary education for hundreds of youth from foster care across Canada VANCOUVER — The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation® and Belonging Network have launched a transformative $1 million partnership to create the TELUS Orca Student Bursary, powered by Belonging Network. An extension of the TELUS Student Bursary program, this 10-year commitment will provide […]
2025 This is Belonging photo contest winners
Drum roll, please… We are thrilled to announce the winners of our annual This is Belonging photo contest! We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who participated and to our generous sponsor, Broadway Camera. Scroll down to meet the winners, read what belonging means to them, and see why, among all the wonderful photos submitted, these […]
Our 2024–25 Impact Report is out now
It’s been one year since we became the Belonging Network, and what a year it has been! We’re thrilled to share our 2024–25 Impact Report, celebrating the milestones, growth, and everything we accomplished together. You’ll also find stories and statistics that illustrate our impact on the lives of children, youth, and families and lots of […]
Turn your recycling into support for Belonging Network
Good news! Your empties can now do more than just earn a refund. They can help us connect kids with loving homes, support youth as they transition out of care, and provide ongoing support to permanency families across BC. 💛 You’re probably familiar with BC’s Return-It Express program (those places where you can drop off […]
2025 bursary programs: 20+ opportunities for post-secondary studies
We’re excited to announce that applications for our three annual bursary programs open on March 1, 2025! The Belonging Network’s bursary programs provide financial support to people in our community to pursue their education—whether at college, university, in a trade, or through other training programs. Bursary funds can be used for tuition, training costs, or […]
Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month
In Anne’s words When you think about adoption you might think about babies and little toddlers. This month, I want you to think about teenagers. Around half of the children waiting for permanency are between the ages of 12 and 18. Teens also wait the longest to find families. That’s why this November our theme […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a special opportunity to celebrate Indigenous brilliance and resilience. This year we’re particularly thrilled to see the transformations taking place in many Indigenous communities as they regain control of their child and family services. Since time immemorial, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people have cared for children in their own ways—honourable […]
BC Child and Youth in Care Week
In Anne’s words BC Child and Youth in Care Week is about raising awareness and shifting perceptions about children and youth in government care. It’s about seeing them as individuals with unique talents, hopes and dreams: so much more than a series of statistics and outcomes. At the Belonging Network, we believe every child and […]