Submitted by the Victoria Literacy Connection Did you realize that 48% of adult Canadians have low literacy levels? What does that mean in real life?…
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Victoria Foundation Launches 2023 Vital Signs Survey Seeking Opinions from Residents of Greater Victoria
Victoria, B.C. – Residents of Greater Victoria can have their voice heard and help shape a snapshot of the capital region in the Victoria Foundation’s…
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Guest Blog: KidSport Greater Victoria
Submitted by KidsSport Greater Victoria In 2000, KidSport Greater Victoria became one of KidSport’s first local chapters, thanks to early support from both the Victoria…
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Theatre, the arts and building a platform for cultures to flourish
Isaac Thomas is the executive director of the Belfry Theatre and joins host Lucky Budd for episode 12 of the Vital Victoria Podcast where they…
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Gadsden Initiative – Meet Marlena and Nick
Time can be a big part of giving back to the community. Hear from Gadsden Initiative members Marlena and Nick as they share their experiences…
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See what March’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting March’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. As spring is here, it’s a…
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Funding awarded to local organizations and businesses to grow their positive impact on Vancouver Island through social enterprise
VICTORIA, B.C. — The Victoria Foundation has awarded $525,000 in funding to 18 organizations as part of the Investment Readiness Program. The Investment Readiness Program…
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Attitude, altitude, and a love for the community
As friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate legendary Victoria businessman and community champion Mel Cooper’s 90th birthday, the lyrics of Elton John’s Disney classic, “Can…
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Language and the role it plays in community
Alex D’Arcy is a professor of Linguistics and Associate Dean Research in the faculty of Humanities at the University of Victoria. She joins host Lucky…
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Gadsden Initiative – Meet Jenna
When people come together to learn about their community and their own individual giving, great things happen. Gadsden Initiative member Jenna shares her experience with…
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