Victoria Foundation

Connecting people who care with causes that matter®

We work with individuals who want to provide financial support in the community to causes that are important to them and in turn we work with the organizations working on those causes. They’re the organizations that are finding the cure for diseases; they’re supporting the environment; they’re performing in the arts; they’re doing all the things that improve the quality of life in our community. Through our donors providing financial support, we’re making wonderful grants to organizations that are doing that good work.

Sara Neely, staff, Victoria Foundation

Vital 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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Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Join the Victoria Women's Sexual Assault Centre for Victoria's Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®, and break the silence surrounding sexualized violence.

Vital People in Print: Leadership Victoria

One of Leadership Victoria's four Community Action Projects, "When Opportunistics Knock", is featured in the May 2013 Boulevard Magazine.

Artemis Place Society

Artemis Place Secondary and the Young Parent Program provide education, support, life skills and child care to teen girls in Victoria, BC.

Protecting Seniors against Fraud

A collaborative theatre project in Victoria aims to help educate and protect seniors against common fraud. Read more...

Canadian College of Performing Arts

For the past 15 years, the CCPA has been preparing its students for careers in the performing arts. Learn more about their work...

Vital People in Print: AIDS Vancouver Island

For 28 years AIDS Vancouver Island has been offering support and information for those infected with or affected by HIV and Hepatitis C. Read more...

Leadership Victoria

Leadership Victoria is committed to developing, recognizing and honouring outstanding community leaders in building a vibrant community.

Aids Vancouver Island

The AIDS Vancouver Island Street Education Project, funded by a 2011 Victoria Foundation grant, is helping to build the knowledge and capacity of...

Teen Zone - Greater Victoria Public Library

In response to our 2010 Victoria's Vital Signs® Special Report on "Youth in Victoria", the GVPL staff have developed colourful and comfy spaces...

Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness

The Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness ran it's "Unacceptable" campaign for a month, starting in February 2013. They hope the campaign,...

Vital People

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Join the Victoria Women's Sexual Assault Centre for Victoria's Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®, and break the silence surrounding sexualized violence.

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Victoria's Youth Vital Signs 2012

During the past three years youth age 15 – 24 were asked for their opinions on issues that are critical to their quality of life. They were open and engaged in the process and the comments they provided shaped the survey for 2012. Read the report here...

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Introducing the Community Food Security Roadmap

We are proud to release a collective food security regional vision shared by funders and stakeholders with whom we consulted over the past three months. Where does your organization fit in this picture? Place yourself on the map by contacting the CR FAIR today. This vision will guide our granting for 2014.

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Victoria's Youth Vital Signs 2012