A modern and revitalized atmosphere at the Victoria Foundation symbolizes its commitment to uplifting the community, today and for the future, especially through collaboration.
School-based program aims to help prevent youth suicide
NEED2 Suicide Prevention Education & Support says its school-based program will work with more than 7,000 students in grades 4-12 this year.
Long-serving centre helps victims of sexualized violence
For over 40 years, the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre has been helping people deal with sexualized violence, the last decade with a specialized area that operates as both a clinic and an...
Vital People: Grant helps spread knowledge of art history
After 21 years, the Vancouver Island School of Art says it isn’t going anywhere. “I just signed a 10-year lease, so we’re in it for the long haul,” executive director Wendy Welch said with a...
Vital People: Literacy groups join forces to boost their cause on the south Island
The Greater Victoria Alliance for Literacy, composed of about 40 groups, has been created with a $40,000 grant from the Victoria Foundation. The grant went to the Victoria Literacy Connection.
Sandra Richardson: 2026 will be a year of transformation
The new year will be transformative for the Victoria Foundation as we put our new community presence into action.
Growing group helps children, families dealing with cancer diagnosis
The Island Kids Cancer Association has been there for hundreds of children with cancer and their families since it was created in 2016.
Peer support key in helping people deal with life’s challenges: non-profit head
Non-profits have come together to form the Lived Experience Professional Network, with funding help from the Victoria Foundation.
Neighbourhood house making a difference throughout the southern Gulf Islands
Based on Pender Island, the Southern Gulf Islands Neighbourhood House supports islanders on Galiano, Mayne and Saturna islands.
Food programs for LGBTQ people helped by Victoria Foundation
A $20,000 grant this year from the Victoria Foundation has helped the Oaklands Community Association’s Queer Community Dinner continue.
Sandra Richardson: We are all architects of belonging
The Victoria Foundation's new Civil Society Impact Study "Architects of Belonging" measures the economic and social impacts of the civil society sector in the capital region.
Learn first, give back later: A new way for locals to explore causes in Victoria they care about
Becoming a Gadsden Initiative member is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the capital region.












