One of the findings of the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Signs survey is the importance of building a caring community, and that’s exactly what’s happening 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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Times Colonist Vital People – October 29, 2017
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, read about a new Pacific Opera Victoria performance exploring the intersection of…
Read MoreVital People: Random Act of Kindness Day
This Friday, the Victoria Foundation is inviting you to make somebody smile. It’s all part of Random Act of Kindness Day, a time to make…
Read MoreVital People: Pacifica Housing Art Show
Pacifica Housing is a leader in affordable housing on the South Island. They believe once people find safe, permanent housing, other needs can be addressed,…
Read MoreVital People: Victoria’s Vital Signs
Once again the Victoria Foundation has surveyed residents across South Vancouver Island, tallied the results, researched other statistics and indicators, and released the Vital Signs…
Read MoreVital People: Rough Voice Singers
One of the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Signs issue areas looks at the importance of Belonging and Engagement, the feeling of being a part of your…
Read MoreVital People: Mental Health Yoga
Twenty-seven-year-old Ashley Duncan has coped with mental health challenges most of her life. And she will proudly share both her struggles, and how she copes….
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – September 24, 2017
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, read about a new Story Studio Writing Society program aimed to give…
Read MoreVital People: A Big Impact
For 40 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria has been helping people all across the South Island, from Sooke to Salt Spring Island. Because…
Read MoreVital People: Victoria Foundation Community Day
A year ago this month, the Victoria Foundation celebrated its 80th birthday by offering free admission to dozens of attractions across Greater Victoria. Known as…
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