Food costs and hunger
As food prices continue to rise, Canadians who are already struggling with poverty suffer the most.
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Cool Aid needs winter coats
Cool Aid is collecting winter coats and other warm items to help people experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty survive the cold winter weather.
16X9: 25 years later, Canada’s child poverty rate remains unchanged
In the twenty-five years since the Government of Canada pledged to end child poverty, the statistics have remained largely the same. Global News takes an in-depth look at cases of child and youth poverty across Canada.
Belmont food drive aims high
Leadership students at Belmont Secondary School are collecting food and cash donations for Goldstream Food Bank. Their goal is to collect 10,000 items by the night of Wednesday the third.
Province criticized for clawbacks
The high rate of child poverty in BC is causing controversy over child support clawbacks.
Victoria Foundation’s Giving Tuesday #unselfie Contest
This Victoria Foundation is running a Giving Tuesday campaign that highlights the many ways people in Greater Victoria contribute to their community.
Editorial: There are many ways to give back
Greater Victoria offers a wide variety of opportunities to give back and help those experiencing homelessness or poverty.
Irene Lanzinger, new B.C. Fed president, targets 15$/hr minimum wage
Newly elected BCFED president, Irene Lanzinger, names raising the minimum wage to 15$ per hour as a priority.
Sally Ann bell ringer finds the strength to give back
Peggy Grahn is a dedicated volunteer for the Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign. Several times, Grahn has looked to the Salvation Army for help and is happy to give her time to support their biggest fundraising campaign of the year.
Huge toy donation
A Victoria businessman donates thousands of toys for children in need this holiday season.