Play Beyond Expectations is an inspiring, life-changing program for young people with developmental disabilities. It was founded by one man who learned very early in…
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: Hope & Help Fundraiser
Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada, and on Wednesday there is a special Stigma Free Society day-long event online that…
Read MoreVital People: Mother’s Day Musical Virtual Garden Tour
You can celebrate Mother’s Day, spring gardens and a love of music all with one unique fundraiser. The Victoria Conservatory of Music’s annual garden tour…
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – April 25, 2021
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, discover how KidSport Greater Victoria is helping kids under 18 to…
Read MoreVital People: Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, so Vital People is taking a look at a support group in Victoria for parents with children on the autism…
Read MoreVital People: Rock and Alpine Garden Society
Beacon Hill Park is a treasured greenspace for everyone living in or visiting Victoria, but have you ever visited its very special rock garden? It’s…
Read MoreVital People: Eldercare Foundation
Even if the doors of long-term care homes are opening back up, it’s been a tough year for seniors who have had to live extremely…
Read MoreVital People: Victoria Hospice
For over 40 years Victoria Hospice has provided compassionate end-of-life support to patients and their families in our region. But the COVID-19 pandemic has had…
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – March 28, 2021
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn how buildings facing demolition are finding new life in another…
Read MoreVital People: Belfry Goes Online
This has been an exhausting and challenging year for many local non-profits. For those working in the arts, the pandemic has been especially difficult, which…
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