Vital People

One in six children in the world live in a conflict zone and almost 200 million children live in the world’s most lethal war zones….

Between Victoria and Nanaimo, there’s only one youth shelter. And with the opioid crisis, skyrocketing mental health issues and a serious housing shortage, demand is…

For more than four decades, the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association has been giving children and adults with diverse abilities the chance to ride horses. The…

For more than two decades, the Wear 2 Start Society has been helping women put their best foot forward. The non-profit has helped thousands of…

Dozens of paddlers from the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club recently hit the water for an all-day 80 km paddle relay. This annual fundraiser helps…

Addiction is a major issue in our community. And there is a shortage of treatment beds and sober recovery houses for people to go to…

Hockey is an expensive sport, which can be a barrier for a lot of kids. That’s why Heros Hockey was founded over two decades ago….

The tight-knit community of Quadra Island has spent thousands of volunteer hours creating a cookbook to raise funds for the Quadra Children’s Centre. The Taste…

Our below-seasonal weather hasn’t stopped a Victoria woman from jumping into the ocean every day. She’s dipping 40 times in 40 days to raise funds…

Food insecurity is a major issue on Vancouver Island. That’s why the Harvest and Share Food Relief Society started growing fresh food for people in…