100 Women ‘restores my faith in humanity,’ says charity chief

Umbrella Society has received a $14,000 donation from the charitable group 100 Women. Read more

Our Place expands winter hours

Our Place has extended their hours of service. Read more

Has homelessness been reduced in Victoria?

Judith Lavioe takes a look at the state of homelessness in Greater Victoria. Read more

Volunteers turn Victoria apartment building into housing for youth

Threshold’s new youth apartment building is really coming along thanks to the HeroWork team. Read more

Free camping in city parks a dilemma for Victoria

Councillors at the City of Victoria are looking to tackle the challenge of camping in Victoria parks. Read more

B.C. mayors push province on mental health

BC Mayors are pushing the Province to provide long-term-care beds for the severely mentally ill. Read more

Victoria’s Our Place expands hours, add programs for homeless, poor

Our Place Society is expanding their hours for the winter months. Read more

Lack of affordable housing driving Greater Victoria homeless increase

Goldstream Gazette coverage of the Coalition’s AGM and the announcements and reports released: Read more

Number of homeless seniors spikes in Victoria: SFU study

After analyzing the  trends and patterns of homelessness in Greater Victoria a recent report finds seniors are disproportionately represented. Read more

Victoria United Way sets $6-million fundraising target

The United Way announced Wednesday it’s 2014 campaign goal is to raise $6 million. This year’s theme is Unite to Change. Read more