Donor Spotlight
Charlotte Bell says she gave a gift to the Housing Fund because she learned there are many dedicated charities and non-profits in Victoria working on housing issues, and she wanted her gift to have the farthest reach by being pooled with other donors’ gifts, then granted strategically to many housing organizations with the greatest need.
“The Victoria Foundation’s Community Action Funds made it possible for me to do that, and I was thrilled to assist several worthwhile programs at the same time. If you have a vision for how you want to help, the Foundation has a way to make it happen!” she said.


Impact Spotlight
The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness is just one of many housing-related non-profits and charities that have recently benefited from generous donors like Charlotte.
With the help of these wonderful gifts, the Coalition has been able to identify major gaps in the services of Victoria’s unhoused Indigenous community. It’s opened a downtown location with direct supports for vulnerable community members. Ongoing support has helped over 150 individuals, including basic needs, integration, health, wellness, and cultural support, along with Indigenous justice programming. The Coalition also plans to create an Indigenous Gathering Space in the future.