Vital People

The Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness ran its "Unacceptable" campaign for a month, starting in February 2013. They hope the campaign, including social media, bus shelters and billboards, highlights the need for prevention and affordable and supportive housing in Victoria, BC.

In February 2013, the Victoria Foundation launched two new initiatives that we hope will change the face of philanthropy in Victoria, and make it easier for non-profit organizations to do business.

As the number of children in government care continues to rise, organizations like CHOICES offer services to birth and adoptive parents throughout BC.

We applaud the work of groups like CARTE and others that provide resources and support to people living with autism. 

Vital Signs illustrates that arts and culture are an integral part of our community. Groups like Ptarmigan provide a link between arts and community. Watch the video…

Victoria's Vital Signs® graders gave Mental Health on Southern Vancouver Island a C-. NEED2 offers counselling and support. Watch the video…

Learning Through Loss is a free program designed to help young adults through experiences of significant loss.

Giving youth a voice on their vision for our region, Island Savings Credit Union and Victoria Foundation published this year’s report.

Learn about Bridges for Women and their programs to heal and educate women who have experienced violence or abuse, a top Vital Signs concern.

One of our grantees taking action on the Victoria’s Vital Signs® indicators about youth homelessness is Threshold Housing Society. See them in action here.