Why We Do it

In Support of the Livia Stoyke Foundation

Inspired by one woman’s passion and creativity, the Livia Stoyke Foundation(LSF) fosters positive change empowering people to find creative solutions to support women, children, the environment, the arts and the eradication of poverty.

Livia Stoyke was an extraordinary young adventurer, artist, business person and designer. She was committed to making a difference in the world; and so are we.

The Livia Stoyke Foundation is dedicated to five key areas:

FOSTERING THE ARTS

Art inspires. It communicates. It evokes emotion. It is extraordinary in all of its forms.

Programming examples: Art Therapy for women who have left an abusive relationship and are now living in a women’s shelter Homeless Shelter Art Program that secured volunteer painters asked 27 Edmonton artists to create and donate paintings to the Women’s Emergency Accommodation Centre (WEAC) to brightened the atmosphere of this important centre.

WOMEN IN NEED

The LSF is creating and supporting programs, which offer women, who are facing great adversity, a chance to build up their own sense of self-worth.

Program examples: Damage Deposit Program, Art Therapy Program,
Beauty Works Program, Ad Campaign, Homeless Shelter Art Program

CHILDREN IN NEED

Providing unique and creative opportunities for disadvantaged children.

Programs examples: Back-in-the-Saddle Program, Wild World Program

ALLEVIATING POVERTY

The goal of the foundation is to provide access to solutions to those who are willing to help themselves.

Program examples: Bike Repair Day for Inner City Residents, Racecourse Community School Donation, Micro Credits for Rural Women.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Along with charitable giving to important oganizations such as CPAWS and the Rocky Mountain Inistitute (RMI), the LSF is always looking for opportunities to support creative solutions for the Planet.

Please visit the foundation's website for more information about it's programs.