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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: 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…
Read MoreVital 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…
Read MoreVital 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…
Read MoreVital People: Grassroots Backpack Project provides humanitarian aid to people in need
Niki Ottosen is a professional gardener, also passionate about cultivating community and connection for people experiencing homelessness. The Backpack Project, which started 16 years ago,…
Read MoreVital People: Victoria philanthropist matches donations for Canuck Place Hospice
A Victorian and part owner of the Harbour Cats baseball team is stepping up to the plate this holiday season by matching donations for Canuck…
Read MoreVital People: Threshold Housing holiday fundraiser, 12 days of tea
Threshold Housing is once again hosting their holiday fundraiser, featuring the return of the popular 12 Days of Tea gift box and candle gift sets….
Read MoreVital People: Annual Socks Campaign, Cool Aid Society
Just in time for winter, the push is on for Cool Aid Society’s Annual Socks Campaign. 10,000 pairs of warm socks will be provided for…
Read MoreVital People: Sooke Transition House is the only pet-friendly shelter in the CRD
There are very few shelters that women who are fleeing domestic violence can go to if they have a pet. As a result, the pet-friendly…
Read MoreVital People: Volunteers pack shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child
Volunteers on our Island are busy packing shoe boxes for ‘Operation Christmas Child,’ an annual initiative that has helped more than 220 million children around…
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