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.
Sandra Richardson: Your voice, your Victoria
Commemorate 20 years of Vital Signs by taking this year’s survey for a chance to voice your thoughts on quality of life.
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...
Top 5 reasons to take Victoria’s 2025 Vital Signs survey
Have your say about living in the capital region for a chance to win free groceries and to help direct philanthropic support to where it’s needed most. All responses are compiled into the...
Sandra Richardson: Let’s stand up for the charitable sector in times of uncertainty
In times like these, the philanthropic sector is often one of the first sectors overlooked, and in times of turbulence we are reminded of the power of community.
Vital People: Grant makes a ‘significant’ difference for group advocating for unhoused
Sylvia Ceacero, CEO of the Alliance to End Homelessness in the Capital Region, says money is tight for the group, which is down to two full-time employees and three part-timers.
Vital People: Vancouver group organizes gatherings for residents of Fairfield seniors complex
Vancouver-based Whole Way House began working with the Greater Victoria Housing Society about 18 months ago, to provide events, coffee chats, and holiday meals to residents.
It takes a village: This initiative is reshaping youth wellness in Sooke and West Shore
The Village Initiative says all-hands-on-deck collaboration is a regional game-changer for youth and families in the capital region.
2025 Community Grants Program launches to strengthen local non-profits and charities
Victoria Foundation opens applications for the 2025 Community Grant’s Program’s Vital Stream, and distributes over $681,000 to local Nations and Indigenous organizations through the...
Sandra Richardson: Springing into action to support local
The spring brings new growth and a refreshing boost for local non-profits and social enterprises.
Vital People: $12,000 donation provides boost for seniors’ food-share program
The program includes Monday to Friday service at the Silver Spoons Cafe at the Saanich location in the Tillicum area, which provides low-cost meals to eat there or take away.
Vital People: Parkinson’s centre a one-stop-shop of support for those with the neurological disease
Parkinson Wellness Projects’ 5,000-square-foot centre at Blanshard and Hillside offers everything from exercise programs to counselling and support groups for people living with Parkinson’s...
