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See what October’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
With change across Greater Victoria following municipal elections, it’s a reminder that change can bring great opportunity for collaboration. See stories below highlighting October’s Vital…
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Vital Conversation 2022: How Can We Afford to Live Here?
The cost of living continues to rise on southern Vancouver Island, leaving many people to wonder how can we afford to live here? The cost of home ownership…
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Bonding through dumplings and the birth of a Victoria restaurant
From delivery service to pop-ups and a successful downtown restaurant, Dumpling Drop started with a gathering between mother and daughter. In episode 7 of the…
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$320,000 available to Greater Victoria organizations through Fund for Gender Equality
Victoria, BC – The Victoria Foundation will provide $320,000 to local organizations working to support women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse individuals working towards a future…
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See what September’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
September is a time of change and settling back into routines, and a time to look forward to the coming months and the new year…
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Spirit, identity and caring for Indigenous youth
“When our children return to school, our hearts go with them.” It’s a quote that rests on the back of a t-shirt from Surrounded by…
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Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria: Creating More Welcoming Communities
In the ’70s, the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) emerged out of a multicultural FolkFest with the goal of building cross-cultural connections. The idea…
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Funding available for local organizations to grow their positive impact through social enterprise
VICTORIA, BC — The Victoria Foundation is offering eligible social purpose organizations that are working to do good on Vancouver Island the opportunity to access…
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Decisions-making now for a future legacy: The benefits of discretionary funds
I am a lawyer who has been working in the areas of wills making and estate administration for 27 years in Victoria, BC. Throughout my…
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