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A gift to the Chan-Kent Foundation is an investment in creativity, education, and opportunity. Donations directly support bursaries for students at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and Vancouver Community College—helping the next generation of artists, designers, and innovators pursue their creative ambitions.
As a registered Canadian charity, the Chan-Kent Foundation operates with the highest standards of accountability and transparency.
All donations are invested and administered in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation, ensuring sound financial management and long-term sustainability. Donors receive official tax receipts for all contributions over $25.
One-Time Donation
Make an immediate difference by supporting bursaries distributed this academic year.
Monthly Giving
Join our community of recurring donors. Sustained giving amplifies your impact by providing consistent support throughout the year.
Legacy Gifts
Honour the values of Charles and Toy Chan-Kent by including the Foundation in your will or estate plans—creating enduring opportunities for future generations.
Why it Matters
Education Changes Everything
A bursary is more than financial assistance—it’s a transformative act of trust. Each award provides emerging artists and designers with the freedom to learn, experiment, and build meaningful careers that enrich our communities.
When you give, you help create access for students into the creative fields. You become part of a growing network of supporters shaping the future of Canada’s cultural landscape.
Every contribution helps create opportunity and invest in creative futures.
Your impact:
Providing direct financial support to students in need
Enabling inclusive education and creative exploration
Strengthening the arts and design ecosystem across British Columbia
Contribute to innovation, sustainability initiatives, cutting edge innovations
Other Ways to Give
As a Foundation, we aim to stay connected to our recipients’ journeys long after graduation—supporting their growth into the next generation of industry leaders. Through ongoing initiatives and partnerships, we’re committed to strengthening and uplifting the local garment and textile community. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to connect and explore ways to collaborate, including:
Event sponsorships and donations
Industry partnerships and collaborations
Corporate sponsorship opportunities
Community and project support initiatives
Collaborate with us to build industry-aligned, purpose-driven bursaries that champion creativity and innovation.