“When our children return to school, our hearts go with them.” It’s a quote that rests on the back of a t-shirt from Surrounded by…
Read MoreVital Youth empowers Greater Victoria students in philanthropy
Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth program has wrapped up for another year, with students taking a break from the books to give…
Read MoreGreen Shield Canada: YouthTalk program supporting youth through email-based counselling
While a patient lying on a couch baring their soul for a note-taking therapist may still be what we think of when we think of…
Read MoreCoast Capital Power of Youth: Giving Hearts Workshop
As part of National Philanthropy day offerings, The Coast Capital Power of Youth: Giving Hearts Workshop gave 306 youth under 25 from across Vancouver Island…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters have created life changing mentoring relationships since 1977
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and Area has been serving communities on Vancouver Island since 1977. Our mission is to “provide mentoring programs for children…
Read MoreYouth Financial Well-being: COVID-19 Considerations
COVID-19 has disrupted our normal flows of information and left us with more questions about the future. Join us for virtual conversations on Youth Financial…
Read MoreYouth Volunteerism: Barriers and Breakthroughs
Help us kick off National Volunteer Week with this Vital Conversation! On April 8th, come celebrate young people (aged 15-29) in our region that are…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Recycling Project
This blog post is intended as information and to make an urgent request. There is a demand for books for babies/toddlers that current donations cannot fulfill.
Read MoreYouth Self-Sufficiency Program
The Burnside Gorge Community Centre needs your input to create The Youth Self-Sufficiency Program focused at providing long term support for youth transitioning from Ministry care to independence.
Read MoreEngage Youth in Summer Volunteerism
Here are some ideas to help your nonprofit engage youth in volunteerism this summer.
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