Vital People

Since it began in 2007, Soldier On has connected more than 3,500 ill and injured Canadian military members to sport, and to each other. Learn…

Founded in 2002, Peninsula Streams Society restores, protects and maintains the waterways of the Saanich Peninsula; doing so with just three staff members and hundreds…

In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, discover a new program designed to enhance literacy for new and…

If you’re looking for a place to volunteer that will fill your heart with joy, consider Operation Trackshoes. Held in Victoria in June, it’s a…

For the sixth year, Our Place Society is proud to be hosting Hungry Hearts, an elegant fundraiser featuring some of Victoria’s most exquisite cuisines. Learn…

Many people seize opportunities in retirement to give back, volunteering their time to help others in their community. The retired couple you’ll meet in this…

Since 2005, ReachOut Psychosis has been giving lifesaving information about mental illness to students across the province. It’s a dynamic presentation, combining music, stories and…

Every year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental illness. That’s why those who have worked since 2014 to bring a supportive mental health…

Everyone can achieve something great. That’s the motto of six-member swim team the Spirit Orcas, and they will achieve greatness this summer with a 25…

In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, meet a group of young musicians hitting their high notes thanks…