VANCOUVER, BC (Thursday, January 22, 2026) – The Whitecaps FC Foundation and TELUS announced on Thursday the recipients for the Home Field Heroes grants. More than $67,000 was distributed to five charity organizations.

“We are thrilled to be able to support these deserving recipients,” said Jennifer Scott, Chair for the Whitecaps FC Foundation. “Our selection committee included representatives from the Whitecaps FC Foundation, club staff, alumni, Vancouver Rise FC, and BC Soccer Association. We are also grateful to TELUS for their incredible contributions, which will go a long way in helping each of these organizations provide the right equipment to enhance the soccer experiences of their participants.”

The Home Field Heroes program was launched in September to offer grants of up to $15,000 to eligible community soccer organizations across British Columbia, helping to improve local soccer pitches, upgrade equipment, and enhance infrastructure at the grassroots level. To fund the program, TELUS donated a total of $50,000 based on goals scored by Whitecaps FC during the end of the season.

"At TELUS, we give where we live, and we're honoured to support grassroots organizations working to remove barriers so more youth across British Columbia can play the game they love," said Patrick Barron, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability, TELUS. “Access to sports offers our youth incredible opportunities to connect, grow and thrive, and these organizations are making a meaningful difference in our communities."

The program received a wide range of applications from across British Columbia.

...READ MORE HERE