The Stocking Challenge and Care Backpacks Project is a community effort that works with the Victoria Cool Aid Society.
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Victoria Foundation to Host 75-Hour Giving Challenge to Support 15 Local Charities
Victoria, B.C., Nov. 1, 2011 – In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Victoria Foundation will host a 75-Hour Giving Challenge this month to help 15 local charities increase their endowment funds.
Read MoreIsland Pathways
Helping Islanders reduce greenhouse gas emissions, one of the lowest Vital Signs indicators in a previous report, a recent grant encourages hundreds of residents to leave their cars at home and make a safe route to school or shopping.
Read More100 BC students awarded Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
Oct. 27, 2011 VICTORIA, B.C. – One hundred B.C. students will each receive a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship this year from the Irving K….
Read MoreCost of living top concern says Victoria Foundation’s Vital Signs report
“As we celebrate the Victoria Foundation’s 75th anniversary, initiatives like Vital Signs demonstrate the ways we continue to build traction for organizations that do good work in the community – in perpetuity.”
Read MoreReady to Rent BC
Ready to Rent BC has worked to empower over 260 graduates and helped hundreds of others with housing related issues. The innovative program is currently available for FREE to all families in the CRD area.
Read MoreChildren’s Book Recycling Project
This blog post is intended as information and to make an urgent request. There is a demand for books for babies/toddlers that current donations cannot fulfill.
Read MoreCanadian Navy Dragon Boaters Get Cooking
Over 130 tenants at Pacifica Housing’s supported housing complexes will enjoy a Thanksgiving turkey dinner this Saturday, October 8th thanks to the Canadian NAVY “Dragon Anchors” dragon boat team.
Read MoreCost of living top concern says Victoria Foundation’s Vital Signs report
Victoria, B.C. Oct. 4, 2011 – Victoria residents are concerned about the cost of living but love the natural amenities of their community.
Read MoreArts and Culture Contributes $170 Million to Economy
Sept. 29, 2011, Victoria, B.C. – Five organizations announced the results of an economic activity study done on arts and culture in Greater Victoria today, showing that the sector generated total economic activity of $170 million in 2010.
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