A generous donation to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria will be right at home as they get set to expand.
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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Times Colonist Vital People – January 29, 2017
Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson marks Canada’s 150th anniversary with a look at how the Foundation is celebrating.
Read MoreVital People: Food for Africa
Community Foundations of Canada have identified food security as one of our nation’s most pressing issues. Now, a 27-year-old from Ghana is visiting to Canada…
Read MoreVital People: Generous Thrift
Back in 1997, St. Aidan’s United Church had a great big empty basement and one woman who had an idea of what to do with…
Read MoreVital People: Out of the Rain
A shelter has given homeless youth a warm, safe place to sleep through the coldest months of the year.
Read MoreVital People: Staying Sharp
You’ve probably heard the old adage “use it or lose it.” As we age it applies not only physically but mentally as well.
Read MoreVital People: Genius Hour
It can sometimes be a challenge for teachers to find new ways to keep students motivated and excited to learn.
Read MoreVital People: Volunteer Victoria
As Victoria gears up to host Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations this summer, the volunteering opportunities are endless.
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – December 31, 2016
Read about a unique dinner group for sex workers and a central hub pilot project for parents of young children.
Read MoreVital People: The Youngest Composters
The Compost Education Centre is a non-profit organization offering ecological gardening and composting tips to residents across Greater Victoria.
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