Est. 2016
Foundation of Hope
We are a group of passionate volunteers committed to ending the global persecution of members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Est. 2016
Foundation of Hope
We are a group of passionate volunteers committed to ending the global persecution of members of the LGBTQ+ community.
How we work
Foundation of Hope directly funds Canadian charities that help relocate and resettle persecuted LGBTQ+ migrants into Canada
Canadian charities can apply to our grants program that offers both asylum seeker sponsorship and newcomer resettlement services.
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Funded private sponsorships
345,181
Dollars donated to Canadian charities
1,408
Delivered individual resettlement services
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“No one gets left behind. No one is left out. All are treated with dignity and respect.”
— Joseph Gosnell, CC OBC, Laxts’imilx Laxsgiik, Nisga’a Nation
“No one gets left behind. No one is left out. All are treated with dignity and respect.”
— Joseph Gosnell, CC OBC, Laxts’imilx Laxsgiik, Nisga’a Nation
Our vision
A world where asylum seekers, refugees and newcomers can live safely and are free.
Our purpose
To help relocate and resettle persons fleeing persecution on the basis of sexual orientation.
A place of hope since 2014
Rainbow Foundation of Hope started as a small group of citizens in Vancouver that privately sponsored a gay Syrian couple as a Circle of Hope co-sponsored by Rainbow Refugee. Led by Carl Meadows, the group went on to found RFOH in 2014 which became a registered charity in 2015.
Since then, RFOH focuses on fundraising strategies to support the efforts of caring and compassionate Canadians within a national network of civil society groups
8 years later we continue to commit ourselves to ending global LGBTQ+ persecution
8 years later we continue to commit ourselves to ending global LGBTQ+ persecution
The future
The future of our foundation is bright. In a world without equality, we will continue to commit ourselves to ending global LGBTQ+ persecution. As our foundation grows, we will have more chances to spread awareness towards our cause and fund more pathways to safety.
However, this isn’t possible without you. We are a charity and we rely on donations and volunteers to survive. We’re very grateful to everyone who supports us, wether you are donating money or your time. We hope that you will join us this upcoming year and help make a difference in an LGBTQ+ refugee or newcomers’ life.
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Our Board
Blaine Lambert (He/Him)
Treasurer
David Salter (He/Him)
Vice President
Chad Wilkinson (He/Him)
Co-Founder
Laurel Lucas (She/Her)
Secretary