Homelessness is a growing problem on Vancouver Island and it’s not just in the larger centres. Smaller cities are also struggling. Turtle pods, created by…
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The Victoria Foundation sponsors a television news feature series with CHEK TV called Vital People. Airing each Sunday on CHEK News @ 5, Vital People shares the stories of people and organizations working on the issues highlighted in the Victoria’s Vital Signs® community report that the foundation publishes annually.
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Vital People: Lifetime Networks Gala
After a three-year break due to the COVID pandemic, Lifetime Networks is once again holding its annual fundraising gala later this month. This Victoria non-profit…
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Vital People: Nomad Holiday Market raising funds for the Victoria Cool Aid Society
The Nomad Holiday Market is coming up this weekend from November 11th – 13th at the Songhees Wellness Centre. This market is helping to raise…
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Vital People: Mustard Seed Food Bank needs donations and volunteers
The Mustard Seed Food Bank has been helping Greater Victoria families for decades. But with the rising cost of food, demand for help is higher…
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Vital People: Little Free Libraries
From books and board games to yarn and seeds, there are hundreds of little free libraries all across Greater Victoria. Pocket Places Project recently celebrated a…
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Vital People: Courtnall Society for Mental Health
The Courtnall brothers, familiar to hockey fans, launched the Courtnall Society for Mental Health last year. As an issue incredibly close to their hearts, they’re…
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Vital People: Thanksgiving at Our Place Society
Our Place Society dished out a delicious Thanksgiving dinner for Victoria’s most vulnerable this week. With demand higher than ever, the non-profit is serving up…
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Vital People: Kids Klub Brown Bag Lunch Program
The Kids Klub Brown Bag Lunch Program serves 750 healthy lunches a week to Greater Victoria students in need. But demand for their services has…
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Vital People: Emerge Stronger Campaign
The countdown is on for the Royal Victoria Marathon and one of the CHEK Charity Pledge Program Charities this year is the Victoria Hospitals Foundation….
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Vital People: Serving Smiles Campaign
Broadmead Care is aiming to raise $150,000 this month through its Serving Smiles Campaign to update the ageing kitchenettes and dining rooms at Veterans Memorial…
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