Our team
The Victory Foundation recognizes that our team is comprised of many helping hands: residents, volunteers, and donators supporting the work that we do. We have kept our staffing to a minimum with managing our overall costs, allowing us to maximize your donations towards the important work we are doing.
Don Delaney
Founder and Executive Director
Don, a committed Christian since 1980, worked on Calgary's streets in the 1980s, initiating outreach and feeding programs.
After two years of Bible College and a successful automotive career, he transitioned to full-time ministry and founded an inner-city street church located in Calgary. Recognizing the great needs of the poor and homeless, he with other like-minded leaders established the Victory Foundation.
Don currently pastors and oversees the organization as Executive Director, holds a Theology Degree, and serves as Director on Victory Churches' National Canadian executive. Through local church programs, he promotes awareness of the poor and homelessness.
Don and Colette, his wife of 40 years have two adult children.
Matthew Bannerman
Director of Housing, Operations and Programs
Matthew began working in group homes in Vancouver, British Columbia, when he was 19. He later became a manager in both licensed and unlicensed homes, earning awards for his contributions.
Over the next 15 years, he focused on including everyone involved and meeting the required standards for licensing and accreditation. In 2006, Matthew joined his family in Calgary to help address homelessness at the Mustard Seed. He held senior management positions there and oversaw housing, case management, advocacy, health and wellness, volunteering, and housing projects.
Matthew later joined the Victory Foundation in 2013 as Director of Housing, Operations, and Programs. With 30 years of experience in social services and management, he is well-versed in working with diverse demographics.
Matthew has been married to Charmaine 15+ years and have two children.
Vic Lappa
Administration
Pastor Vic Lappa has been with the Victory Outreach Foundation since 1993. Vic was trained as a Social Worker in Alberta and received his ordination in 1999 under the Victory Churches Canada. Vic has held a number of roles with the Victory Outreach Foundation including being on the Board of Directors, overseeing housing, various ministry efforts, and senior administrative duties in his time here. Vic continues to work at the Foundation in an administrative capacity.