The latest foundation grant for BGC South Vancouver Island helps it provide drop-in centres and services focused on 11- to 15-year-olds.
Over 50 years of Victoria Foundation’s support help Vancouver Island youth thrive
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Bridges for Women Society moves to bigger, centralized office
The Bridges for Women Society has opened a new office, marking a renewed commitment to supporting women on their journey towards healing, education and sustainable employment.
Wear2Start searching for volunteers to help make self-identifying women feel confident
Victoria’s Wear2Start is in need of more volunteers to help women feel confident as the non-profit’s clientele base grows with the rising cost of living. Wear2Start started 25 years ago,...
Wear2Start: A fresh start in a new outfit
What began nearly 25 years ago as a service helping women dress for job interviews has expanded to meet a much wider range of needs.
Vital People: Braefoot Community Association aims to keep kids’ programming affordable
Braefoot’s camps focus on everything from soccer to basketball, road hockey, baseball, volleyball, golf and racquet sports, as well as playground games, crafts, science and space.
Vital People: Grant helps child-abuse-counselling centre reach widest range of kids
Victoria Child Abuse Prevention & Counselling Centre’s core funding is for children who have experienced sexual abuse, but a $30,000 grant from the Victoria Foundation helped it expand its...
Vital People: Wait list continues to grow for BC program that provides food for kids on weekends
The wait list for Backpack Buddies’ services is now estimated to be about 2,000 children, with about half the schools waiting to join on Vancouver Island.
Vital People: Daycare for government workers turns into a community-wide asset
Our Children’s Centre just off Cloverdale near Blanshard began 32 years ago to serve the government employees next door.
Using your WITS: Empowering children to be safe, positive and confident in their community
Created by educators for educators, WITS provides students with tools to manage conflicts and bring kindness into other people’s lives.