A successful Vancouver-based program that matches wheelchair users with accessible homes is expanding into Victoria thanks to a Victoria Foundation grant.
Vital People: The Able Sail Victoria Accessible Sailing Society gives sailing opportunities to people of all ages with physical or cognitive challenges.
The para dragon boat team launched in May, thanks to the efforts of Victoria Stroke Recovery Association volunteer Peter Mercanti and extensive fundraising.
The Galiano Club has been serving the southern Gulf Island community since the 1920s, when it was formed to encourage social activity, promote agriculture, create a library and build a hall.
In the year it marks its 90th anniversary, the council is expanding a program that helps underserved and marginalized people obtain proper identification.
Vital People: The ICA is marking 55 years of helping newcomers to Canada through language programs, settlement services and employment counselling.
Vital People: The centre used Victoria Foundation funding to help Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities build cross-cultural relationships.
This garden tour has been in the Cowichan Valley for probably close to 30 years, and the Rotary Club of Duncan has recently taken it over as their main fundraiser.
The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) is hosting a fundraiser to help fund vital mental health and wellness programs.
Based on Pender Island, the Southern Gulf Islands Neighbourhood House supports islanders on Galiano, Mayne and Saturna islands.
A $20,000 grant this year from the Victoria Foundation has helped the Oaklands Community Association’s Queer Community Dinner continue.
Japanese, Chinese and Filipino organizations in Greater Victoria are joining forces for events that celebrate Asian culture as a whole.