GSL DIVISIONS
SOCIAL IMPACT
Whether as a result of innovation solutions or a different way of doing business, GSL uses its expertise from its private sustainable community development division to provide solutions for the cities, municipalities and other various government agencies with projects they initiate and are looking for assistance.
Graham lee family foundation
The Graham Lee Family Foundation is a key supporter to a number of different charities and initiatives.
GSL Group’s mission is to build inclusive, sustainable communities by bringing people together through innovation in sport, entertainment and development. Driven by this mission and our dedication to social responsabilities, we are committed to participating in charitable activities in our communities at the regional and local levels.
Victory royals foundation
The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Victoria Royals. Success for us does not only mean success on the ice, but also in our communities. This off-ice success is achieved by working closely together with local organizations across the Southern Vancouver Island.
MISSION
The Victoria Royals Foundation strives to improve the lives of Southern Islanders through the support of health and wellness, education and grassroots sports programming.
VISION
Using the power of sport to create healthier communities.
Communites
By bringing people together, we harness the power of many and become stronger. GSL is passionate in building communities with everything that we do as a company, whether in our office culture, in the businesses that we run, or in our charitable donations and community efforts. Within our donations to community causes, we identify and contribute to those that recognize and celebrate both our unique differences and our common threads. By achieving this goal, we learn from one another and promote a sense of passion for togetherness. By cultivating a generosity in spirit, we are many yet we are one. This is the bright future that we believe in.
GSL Group believes firmly in giving back to the communities from which the company was created and contributes across a multitude of different platforms. We support organizations and charities with mandates that complement our mission, vision and values.
Amateur sports developments
Low Income & Senior housing
Health care &
wellbeing
Technology & Innovation
Community building
Environmental sustainability
All of GSL’s divisions are committed to giving back to the community. Some commitments have included:
Capri
Proud host of the Tiny Tim Charity Toy Drive in support of the Salvation Army for the past 23 years, helping bring joy to thousands of children and families in need during the holiday season. Through the generous support of the community, the annual drive collects and distributes toys, ensuring that no child is left without a gift at Christmas.
Festivals
Over $500,000 in tickets donated to BC frontline healthcare workers in 2022
Focusing on forest fire prevention, proceeds from ticket revenues were donated to multiple charities such as Forest Enhancement Society of B.C., SenseNet Wildfire detection, and the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund.
MNP
Emergency Group Lodging Facility to support evacuees of the McDougall Creek Wildfire (2023)
Host of the community groups such as Canucks Autism Network (skating and soccer programs), COACH program for Heart & Stroke recovery, Pathways Abilities Society and Karis Support Society.