West Shore senior Robert Davison has been living in his car for more than a year now, and he finds comfort at the Salvation Army’s Connection Point Church and Resource Centre.
‘He’s part of my son and my son is part of him’: North Saanich father so grateful for organ donor who saved his boy’s life
Don Davidson, a police officer and father of two young children at the time, didn’t hesitate to step up to help save his friends’ young son’s life by donating a kidney.
Abkhazi Garden not only the garden that love built but also a place where friendships blossom
A hidden gem in Victoria’s Fairfield neighbourhood, the beautiful, blossom-filled space was created by Prince Nicholas — the last surviving son of an ancient line of kings from Abkhazia —...
‘It’s made me the person I am today’: Victoria teen talks about his life-changing experience with his Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor
Big Brothers Big Sisters has been opening doors in Greater Victoria for almost half a century. But last year alone, the non-profit saw a 200 per cent increase in families applying for help.
‘A game-changer’: Victoria Women’s Transition House opens 50-unit housing to help women, children fleeing domestic abuse
The Victoria Women’s Transition House Society has opened a 50-unit secondary housing complex — a place for women and children fleeing domestic abuse to rebuild their lives.
‘They’ve given me freedom and my life back’: Lions Foundation dog guides unleash independence and make a ‘pawsitive’ difference
Kobe is Carly Grigg’s third dog guide from the Lions Foundation of Canada, which is the only program in Canada training poodles as service dogs.
Locals get creative for Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s ‘Open a Door’ to affordable home ownership charity art auction
This is the third year for the ‘Open a Door’ fundraiser, and its no longer just doors that are being painted and reimagined. Artists were given the chance to pick any item that inspired them...
‘I learned there are so many unmet needs’: Vital Youth program teaches students a lesson in philanthropy
The Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth program, which is in its 22nd year, hopes to inspire students in the capital region to make their communities better through philanthropy.
KidSport Greater Victoria celebrates 25 years of making sure kids aren’t sidelined due to a lack of funds
Whether it’s a team sport like soccer, or an individual one, there are huge physical and mental health benefits for KidSport participants — as well as important life lessons.
Beacon Community Services is looking to grow its impact by building affordable housing on some of its 13 properties
Senior and family support services are a big focus of what Beacon Community Services does. The non-profit also has a youth homelessness prevention program, shelter services and supportive...
‘People are going to die’: Victoria Grandmothers for Africa raising awareness about Trump’s funding freeze
Victoria Grandmothers for Africa volunteers were shocked to see the Trump administration halt life-saving AIDS funding in Africa. Non-profits had been working towards a goal of ending AIDS...
‘I really don’t think I would have made it without them’: Sanctuary Youth Centre celebrates 20 years
Sanctuary Youth Centre is a drop-in centre for vulnerable young people, in the basement of the Church of our Lord, that provides connection and community for youth.
