Vancouver Public Schools Foundation board votes to dissolve foundation

Vancouver, B.C. (June 29, 2009) -- Last month, the Vancouver Public Schools Foundation’s board voted to dissolve the foundation effective June 30, 2009 and move responsibility for the accounts to the Vancouver School Board.

The Vancouver School Board is known for its primary role of supporting students and providing a world-class learning environment. School district staff can provide similar direction and support to VPSF objectives and donations.

Donors will still be able to support public education through tax-deductable donations to the Vancouver School Board. Cheques may be made payable to Vancouver Public Schools Foundation until June 30, 2009. Beyond then, cheques should be made payable to the Vancouver School Board.

VPSF donors have helped fund: CICB Wood Gundy Caring For Kids Hot Meals Programs, InnerCity Hot Breakfast Programs; Student Emergency; Tzu Chi Buddhist Relief; Dream Big Productions; Early/Intermediate Literacy; Kidsafe; Nightingale Organic Garden; and the Scientist in Residence Program.

For information about donating to the Vancouver public schools, please contact the Vancouver School Board department that best suits your needs.