Grant Recipient
Victoria Immigrant And Refugee Centre Society
Amount funded: $30,000.00
Funding year: 2026
Non-Qualified Donee: Vancouver Island Hispanic Network Society
Primary Demographic: Black and People of Colour
Vital Signs Issue Area: Belonging & Engagement
Grant Snapshot: The Vancouver Island Hispanic Network Society (VIHNS) has expanded from the Mexican community to all Hispanic cultures residing on Vancouver Island, but mostly the CRD Region. As a non-profit, in 2025 has hosted events for more than 1,800 people. Partnering with VIRCS, VIHNS seeks funding to support operations, foster inclusion, combat discrimination, and meet the Hispanic community’s needs.