Tanis and Chris were preparing for the birth of their second child, Coen, in 2010 when a routine test toward the end of the pregnancy…
Read MoreVital People
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: Abkhazi Gardens, where love and friendship blossoms
Vancouver Island is home to some of the most stunning gardens. One of the lesser-known gems on the South Island has a truly remarkable story….
Read MoreVital People: Victoria teen shares life-changing experience with Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor
For children and teens, especially those who may be struggling, having a positive role model can make all the difference. Big Brothers Big Sisters of…
Read MoreVital People: Victoria Women’s Transition House opens 50-unit housing facility
The new Victoria Women’s Transition House is now open to help women and children fleeing domestic abuse. This 50-unit complex is secondary housing for those…
Read MoreVital People: Victoria Walk for Dog Guides
The Lions Foundation of Canada is making a positive difference by training service dogs for a wide variety of needs. The non-profit doesn’t receive any…
Read MoreVital People: Habitat Open a Door art auction
Art can take many forms, and that creativity will be on display at Mayfair Shopping Centre for Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s annual Open a Door…
Read MoreVital People: Vital Youth program
That’s a wrap on the 22nd year of The Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth program! Hear from students from Parkland Secondary as they share how they…
Read MoreVital People: KidSport celebrates 25 years of ensuring all kids can play sports
KidSport Greater Victoria helps cover the cost of registration fees so all kids can play sports and aren’t sidelined due to a lack of funds….
Read MoreVital People: Beacon 50th anniversary
For more than half a century, Beacon Community Services has been offering a helping hand. Their focus is on seniors, family support, and preventing youth…
Read MoreVital People: Grandmothers for Africa
Victoria Grandmothers for Africa partner with community-led organizations in Africa where grandmothers care for grandchildren whose parents died as a result of the HIV and…
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