The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) is hosting a fundraiser to help fund vital mental health and wellness programs.
Victoria Native Friendship Centre hosts yoga fundraiser to help run vital programs
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Brain injury survivor shares her story to help others
Five years after her traumatic brain injury, Tracy Meyers is sharing her story through speeches, a book and virtual sessions in hopes it will help other brain injury survivors and their...
Saanich student creates Food Recovery Alliance to help food insecurity initiatives
As food prices and the cost of living continue to rise, a Saanich student is working to help food insecurity initiatives by creating the Food Recovery Alliance. Apollin Lu, executive...
Central Saanich dads create website to centralize youth camp information
As summer quickly approaches and parents start thinking about childcare plans, a pair of Central Saanich dads have set out on a mission to make summer planning a little easier by creating a...
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.
Victoria mentor, volunteer battling stage 4 cancer
After spending decades helping others, Troy “T-bone” Wilson is asking for support as the long time Victoria mentor, volunteer and business owner battles stage four cancer.
49 Below Ice Cream pint sales support Island children battling cancer
The Island Kids Cancer Association (IKCA) and 49 Below Ice Cream have partnered to create a special ice cream flavour where proceeds from pint sales go towards supporting children across...
Second Chance Cafe creates job opportunity for brain injury survivors
The Second Chance Cafe aims to help brain injury survivors rebuild their lives and get back into the workforce.
Recovery Tails Society provides free pet care for those in addictions treatment
A pair of Vancouver Island healthcare workers have teamed up to launch Recovery Tails Society, an organization providing free pet care for those seeking mental health and addiction treatment.
1000X5 aims to bring more books into childhood homes
A Victoria organization is working to ensure every child is able to read or hear 1,000 books before the age of five. The 1000X5 Children’s Book Recycling Project believes early childhood...
MakeSpace For Art Society opens neighbourhood creative hub
MakeSpace, a new creative hub for makers and artists, will soon be opening in the North Park neighbourhood. MakeSpace, run by the MakeSpace For Art Society, is a dedicated space for people...
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,...