OUR STORY

The Nourish Foundation began with a group of women whose paths first crossed through community work in Vancouver. What started as a shared commitment to helping others grew into lasting friendships and a common belief: every family deserves access to the essentials that allow them to live with dignity, stability, and hope.

Through our experiences working alongside local organizations, we saw both the incredible generosity within our community and the gaps that continue to leave families struggling. We recognized an opportunity to bring our collective experience in community engagement, nonprofit leadership, operations, communications, and social work together to make a meaningful difference.

We founded Nourish with a simple purpose: to strengthen the organizations already doing extraordinary work and help their impact reach further.

As a Vancouver-based social investment foundation, we support trusted community partners addressing food insecurity, early learning, and family well-being. By investing thoughtfully in established programs and promising initiatives, we help direct resources where they can make a meaningful and lasting difference.

We believe the greatest impact comes from working together. Through genuine partnerships, thoughtful giving, and a commitment to transparency, we're helping build stronger connections between those who want to give and those who need support.

Together, we're working toward a more connected, resilient, and nourished Vancouver, where every child and family has the opportunity to thrive.

OUR TEAM

  • Anna Carr – Co-Founder & Treasurer

    Anna brings a diverse background in banking, educational support, nonprofit development, and community engagement. As a mother of three, she understands both the joys and challenges of raising a family, including the isolation that parenting can sometimes bring.

    Her personal experiences have shaped her compassion for families facing financial hardship and her commitment to helping those in need. Through Nourish Foundation, Anna is passionate about building meaningful partnerships, strengthening community connections, and improving access to essential resources and support for vulnerable families.

  • Alison Foreman – Founder, Vice Chair & Director of Development & Communications (Board Member)

    Alison brings together creativity, compassion, and over 20 years of experience in design, branding, and creative leadership. As a mother and longtime advocate for community giving, she believes every family deserves the opportunity to thrive.

    Drawing on her background in storytelling and communications, Alison helps shape Nourish Foundation's vision, build meaningful connections, and inspire community support. Her approach is rooted in empathy, thoughtful giving, and a commitment to creating lasting, positive change for families across Vancouver.

  • Chelsea Minhas -MSW, RSW , Board Chair

    Chelsea is a purpose-driven leader with more than 18 years at Covenant House Vancouver, where she worked with some of the city’s most vulnerable youth. Her expertise spans trauma-informed practice, human trafficking, homelessness, harm reduction and supporting at-risk youth, both locally and internationally.

    A speaker and trainer, Chelsea has provided subject matter expertise to all levels of government. She brings that experience to Nourish, guided by a belief that meaningful, lasting change in our communities is both possible and worth pursuing.

  • Maisy Debray - Director at Large

  • OUR TEAM & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    LEADING WITH PURPOSE


    The Nourish Foundation is guided by a passionate team of community leaders, changemakers, and visionaries who share one goal: building a more nourished and connected Vancouver. Their dedication is already shaping our mission, and we’ll be sharing their profiles soon—stay tuned to meet the people leading this movement forward.