RBL shelter provides refuge for homeless

Rock Bay Landing is celebrating it’s third anniversary. The Times Colonist takes a look at what the emergency shelter is all about. Read more

Victoria outreach society more than $100,000 short for November

With an increase in demand and a decrease in donations, Our Place is $100K short for November. Read more

Saanich bike patrol off the road

Saanich police’s bike patrol (a point of first contact for many experiencing homelessness in Saanich) will be temporarily off the road due to staffing. They estimate 15-20 people are living rough in Saanich. Read more

Homeless Spike

Chek News’ coverage of the cold weather and how it effects those experiencing homelessness. Read more

Victoria writing group ‘empowers’ residents living with poverty

The Downtown Story Collective recently had an exhibition of their work. Read more

Mitchell House helps youth chart new course

Threshold Housing Society’s Mitchell House is making a real difference in the lives of young men aging out of care. Read more

Emergency shelter beds open up in Victoria as temperature sinks

EWP was activated last night as temperatures dipped below freezing. Read more

Waiting list for subsidized housing in Victoria stretches on for years

The Committee to End Homelessness draws attention to the long waitlist and lack of affordable/supportive housing by awarding the ‘longest wait on the BC Housing Registry’ prize. Read more

Charity looking for partners to help fill Christmas wishes

Local charity is giving Greater Victorians the opportunity to play Santa for those experiencing homelessness in our community. Read more

Victoria homeless advocacy group chastises housing wait list

The Committee to End Homelessness is ‘awarding’ a man who’d been on the BC Housing Registry for 5 years with a trophy and gift card. Read more