Vital People

Pacifica Housing is a leader in affordable housing on the South Island. They believe once people find safe, permanent housing, other needs can be addressed,…

Once again the Victoria Foundation has surveyed residents across South Vancouver Island, tallied the results, researched other statistics and indicators, and released the Vital Signs…

One of the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Signs issue areas looks at the importance of Belonging and Engagement, the feeling of being a part of your…

Twenty-seven-year-old Ashley Duncan has coped with mental health challenges most of her life. And she will proudly share both her struggles, and how she copes….

In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, read about a new Story Studio Writing Society program aimed to give…

For 40 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria has been helping people all across the South Island, from Sooke to Salt Spring Island. Because…

A year ago this month, the Victoria Foundation celebrated its 80th birthday by offering free admission to dozens of attractions across Greater Victoria. Known as…

Prostate cancer affects one in eight Canadian men, but when caught and treated early, there’s a 90 to 95 per cent chance of surviving. That’s…

In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, read about a new Together Against Poverty Society initiative aiming to aid…

Moving is never easy, but moving to a new country is worlds harder. That’s where the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society comes in. This…