Vital People

Founded in 1990, Habitat for Humanity Victoria has built 23 affordable homes in the capital region. Now construction has begun for the registered charity’s largest…

In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn about a Community Social Planning Council project setting its sights…

Thirty years ago, members of Victoria’s Christ Church Cathedral decided they could no longer look away, founding a company that would buy up property to…

For more than 25 years, Saanich Volunteer Services has been matching people who need help with those eager to provide it. This week’s Vital People,…

The latest Vital People, from CHEK News and the Victoria Foundation, takes a look at a local artist who wanted to honour inspiring women in…

Connections Place is a clubhouse in Saanich for people in our region with mental health challenges to find friendship, education and employment; a vital support…

In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn about how increased funding is helping the Vancouver Island Counselling…

The Cridge Centre for the Family, which offers support services for a wide range of people in our community, is one of the 96 charities…

The Victoria Foundation’s Rapid Relief Fund has now closed after raising $6 million to keep local charities afloat. A new CHEK Vital People introduces us…

Thanks to your incredible support, the Rapid Relief Fund has grown to nearly $6 million, and as quickly as that money comes in, it is…