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February 26, 2026  ·  Canuck Place Children's Hospice

Arcadia Foundation Joins Canuck Place Connectors as a Matching Partner

Arcadia Foundation supports Canuck Place Children's Hospice as a matching partner in the Canuck Place Connectors program. As an organization devoted to the health and safety of children, Arcadia is delighted to support Canuck Place's exceptional pediatric palliative care across BC and the Yukon. This meaningful partnership marks a significant investment in the compassionate care of children and families who know so well that though their days may be finite, their love is infinite.

Arcadia Foundation's commitment is in keeping with our desire to foster philanthropic growth, mentoring and guiding the next generation of leaders who share in our vision. Canuck Place Connectors represent a growing community of young professionals, emerging leaders, and purpose-driven individuals who understand the importance of giving back through collaboration and intention.

Arcadia Foundation's matching contribution will fund two vital areas of Canuck Place care: Medical Respite, offering rest and renewal to family members while children receive complex care at our two hospices, and Enhanced Community Care, delivering compassionate in-home care through our Enhanced Community Care program.

Arcadia Foundation sees the program as a launchpad — where emerging leaders learn not just how to give, but how to give well. "It's about building a culture of thoughtful generosity," says Mala Kustermann, President of Arcadia Foundation. Through our matching gift, we believe that matching gifts are powerful — they don't just double donations, they double belief.

The program is innovative in that each Canuck Place Connector pledges their support of $5,000+ annually through various means — personal or business donations or by fundraising. This kind of generosity is contagious when it is authentic.

Arcadia Foundation's work is made possible through the ongoing support of partners such as Airfoam Industries, a Vancouver-based company rooted in the belief that giving back to the community it calls home is an essential part of responsible growth. We feel fortunate to be able to work together to encourage other young entrepreneurs and businesspeople to become Canuck Place Connectors. Together we can foster meaningful change right here at home.

May 1, 2026  ·  Covenant House Vancouver

Creating Long-Term Solutions with the Support of Arcadia Foundation

Arcadia Foundation is a Vancouver-based charitable foundation with a focus on improving the lives of children and youth

Their work is centred on the early experiences of youth, and the belief that when young people have access to safety, dignity, education, and creative expression, the long-term impact can be transformative. They support organizations that impact a young person’s life at critical points, which is why they continue to support Covenant House Vancouver (CHV).

Rights of Passage, the Drop-In Centre, and Outreach were some of CHV's programs and services that resonated with Arcadia Foundation in particular, because CHV provides youth with more than just shelter. These programs and services provide essentials like food and shelter, as well as life skills support, access to counselling, and stability in a youth’s life. When Mala Kustermann, President of Arcadia Foundation, visited CHV’s facility, they had this to share: “What impressed me most was how thoughtfully the physical space supports the mission and the people it serves. The way indoor spaces, such as areas for classes, therapy, recreation, and communal connection, are integrated with residential units, shows respect for young people as individuals with aspirations, needs, and worth.”

CHV’s impact grows from year to year, as we reach more youth and provide more support. For Arcadia Foundation, impact is about “restoring agency, confidence, and hope, while also providing real tools and supports,” which gives youth the ability to move forward. At CHV, youth are not just a number, they are complex and unique people with their own perspectives and personalities. CHV provides youth with one-size-fits-one care, which allows impact to deepen beyond the physical supports provided. When asked what Arcadia Foundation would like to say to uth, Mala shared “We want them to know that they are seen, they are valued, and they are deserving of support and opportunity. Their past does not define what’s possible for their future, and there are people and organizations who genuinely believe in their potential.”