Since 1990, the Saanich Peninsula Stroke Recovery Association has been helping stroke survivors with their recovery and supporting their caregivers too. Learn more with the…
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: Pacific Training Centre for the Blind
Since 2013, the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind, here in Victoria, has been empowering blind people and teaching them the skills necessary to become…
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – January 26, 2020
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn about a Harmony Project Sooke education program introducing music to…
Read MoreVital People: Mustard Seed Gala
Since 1975, the Mustard Seed Street Church has been helping people in Victoria who are struggling to make ends meet. A new Vital People, from…
Read MoreVital People: Victoria Baroque
The Victoria Foundation supports hundreds of non-profits across Greater Victoria, and that includes organizations that fall under the Arts & Culture issue area of the…
Read MoreVital People: Blood Donation Sweet Treat
At some time in their lives, half of Canadians will either need blood or know someone else who does. In Victoria, until February 15, you…
Read MoreVital People: City Wide Scooters
There are so many ways people give back to their communities across Vancouver Island. For City Wide Scooters, giving back is all about insuring mobility…
Read MoreVital People: Community Grants
Whether a film festival or a restored heritage church, you’ve probably encountered the impact of the Victoria Foundation out in the community. Each year, millions…
Read MoreVital People: Voices in Motion
It’s been proven that music provides many benefits, including simply bringing joy to those struggling with dementia. A new Vital People introduces us to Voices…
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