Laura Thomson’s dips in April at Ross Bay Beach in Fairfield will be raising money for a good cause. She’ll be plunging 30 times over 30 days to raise money for the Soweto Junior School.
One hundred women meet for an hour four times a year to hear about three worthy charities members nominate. They then pick one, and each person donates $100 — resulting in at least $10,000...
The Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society was started in 1990 as a grassroots parent networking group and has since grown to include programming and other supports.
The Good Food Box bags — an initiative of Fernwood Neighbourhood House — come in different sizes and price points and they’re filled with seasonal selections, including fruits and veggies...
Part of the Good Food Network, Flourish was only started two years ago as a pilot project. But the non-profit is living up to its name and not only flourishing but also growing its impact.
The BC Legislature will shine green this Thursday to raise awareness about a rare and deadly form of cancer. In this week’s Vital People, a courageous mom of two shares her inspiring journey...
The Cancer DriveLine Society is making a difference by providing safe and compassionate transportation solutions for cancer patients in Greater Victoria who don’t have someone to drive them...
The Good Food Network works to promote healthy and sustainable food systems in the capital region and is one of the Victoria Foundation’s 2024 Community Program Collaboration stream...
The annual salmon toss event at PKOLS-Mount Doug Park is helping to restore the ecological balance of Douglas Creek by transplanting salmon carcasses back into the ecosystem. The event...
The Gorge Waterway in Victoria is a popular swimming spot thanks to extensive cleanup efforts. One of the groups that helped make a difference was the Gorge Waterway Action Society. It is...
It is one of Greater Victoria’s most popular festivals, but did you know that Greekfest makes a difference in the community year round Greekfest has supported Tillicum Community School’s hot...
Niki Ottosen is a professional gardener, also passionate about cultivating community and connection for people experiencing homelessness. The Backpack Project, which started 16 years ago,...