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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: Tailgate Toolkit Initiative
Leadership Victoria recently recognized 10 recipients during the 2022 Community Leadership Awards. Rory Kulmala, Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver Island Construction Association, was awarded the…
Read MoreVital People: Victoria Gutsy Walk
The Victoria Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is taking place this Sunday and aims to raise money and awareness of these chronic and…
Read MoreVital People: Cowichan Family Life Garden Tour
After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Cowichan Family Life Garden Tour is back. Taking place this Sunday, this fundraiser helps provides affordable…
Read MoreVital People: Sound of Change Initiative
Through the Sound of Change Initiative, the Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre has provided 1300 pairs of refurbished hearing aids to 650 people…
Read MoreVital People: Vital Youth Program
High school students from across Greater Victoria are connecting with and learning about important issues facing the community as part of the Vital Youth Program….
Read MoreVital People: Youth Sanctuary Center
One local organization making a difference in our community is the Sanctuary Youth Center. For the last 16 years, they have been providing help and…
Read MoreVital People: Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. And for parents raising a child with autism spectrum disorder, that acceptance is key. The Victoria Society for Children with…
Read MoreVital People: The Starfish Youth Leadership Labs
The Starfish Canada are empowering young voices in the City of Victoria through the Youth Leadership Labs program. This non-profit has been inspiring young people…
Read MoreVital People: 1000 x 5 Children’s Literacy
Local non-profit, 1000 x 5 is giving the gift of literacy through their children’s book recycling project. Their goal is for all children to have…
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