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Sandra Richardson: Philanthropic sector is a strong advocate for newcomers and new Canadians
Charities and non-profits are vital to connecting newcomers with their communities, providing training, helping them launch or continue their careers, and even grow their families.
Vital People: Lunch and learn session aimed at Sikh seniors
The program offered by the Khalsa Diwan Society, which recently received a $10,000 grant from the the Victoria Foundation, has also offered a movie night and an outing to Salt Spring Island.
Vital People: Agency helps vulnerable people get ID, with support from the Victoria Foundation
The Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria has an initiative to help the homeless and other vulnerable people obtain proper ID so that they can access housing, healthcare, and...
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...
Vital People: Wait list continues to grow for BC program that provides food for kids on weekends
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.