After moving to Canada in 2022, one family found some much-needed support through the Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society. On March 21, the BC Legislature…
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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: Good Food Box connects Victoria residents with local produce
The Good Food Box connects the community with fresh and affordable produce from BC. These boxes are curated with seasonal produce, sourced from local farmers…
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Vital People: Flourish School Food Society
When children are hungry, it can be hard for them to learn, and that’s where Flourish School Food Society comes in. Each day their kitchen…
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Vital People: Soap for Hope Canada works to eradicate hygiene poverty
Soap for Hope Canada is a local charity working to provide essential hygiene products and linens to community facilities serving vulnerable people. They do this…
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Vital People: Rare Cancer Advocacy
The BC Legislature will shine green this Thursday to raise awareness about a rare and deadly form of cancer. In this week’s Vital People, a…
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Vital People: Cancer DriveLine, volunteers needed
The Cancer DriveLine Society is making a difference by providing safe and compassionate transportation solutions for cancer patients in Greater Victoria who don’t have someone…
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Vital People: Good Food Network
The Good Food Network works to promote healthy and sustainable food systems in the capital region, and is one of the Victoria Foundation’s 2024 Community…
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Vital People: PKOLS-Mount Doug salmon restoration
The annual salmon toss event at PKOLS-Mount Doug Park is helping to restore the ecological balance of Douglas Creek by transplanting salmon carcasses back into…
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Vital People: Gorge Waterway cleanup efforts
The Gorge Waterway in Victoria is a popular swimming spot thanks to extensive cleanup efforts. One of the groups that helped make a difference was…
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Vital People: Greekfest gives back through hot lunch programs
It is one of Greater Victoria’s most popular festivals, but did you know that Greekfest makes a difference in the community year round? Greekfest has…
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