Stories of Impact
Organizations making a difference
There are many charitable organizations across our region making a difference. From saving whales and sea garden restoration to providing access to sports and growing culturally relevant food crops, there are countless initiatives, programs and projects helping to create a vibrant, caring community for all.
Stewards of the Salish Sea
The call came into Cetus Research & Conservation Society on a calm July morning, a humpback whale was in trouble. Spotted thrashing at the surface and dragging a buoy behind it, the whale was entangled and in distress. It was a race against time...
Hearts and hooves: Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association
Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association (VTRA) provides a therapeutic riding experience to children and adults with diverse abilities. Horseback riding is a recognized therapeutic aid and VTRA offers a variety of equine-assisted activities to more than 200 children and adults in Greater Victoria.
Masters of the mobile food bank: how Fateh Care Charity won the hearts of the community
After moving to Canada in 2020, the Popli family founded a mobile food bank to support community members with mobility challenges. ‘Fateh Care’ means “winning hearts by caring,” a mission that’s grown from a family-run passion project into a wider community initiative.
RAD Society is making sports accessible for everyone
The RAD Recreation Adapted Society is opening doors for people with mobility issues to get involved in sports.
A world in a wardrobe
How VIDEA’s Two-sprit regalia library reclaims Indigenous identities.
Nature-based solutions in action
Victoria Foundation’s nature-based climate action funding initiative granted $550,000 to 12 local environmental organizations and two local Nations.
1000x5 Children's Book Recycling Project connects kids with thousands of books
A massive recycling ecosystem in Greater Victoria — fueled by volunteers who collect children's books, restore them, and redistribute them to families in need.
Reviving the cultural past for a resilient future
Two innovative projects that are strengthening Indigenous communities, with help from the Indigenous-led Granting Advisory Pilot.
Anawim Women’s House is helping women thrive
Anawim Women's House helps women who are leaving a life of addiction and are at risk of domestic violence.