Safe haven for sex workers forced to close

After months of restructuring and trying to find solution, Peers has announced they will have to cut programs due to funding shortfalls. Read more

Editorial: Mentally ill need more support

In today’s Times Colonist the editorial recommends more funding be made available for those with mental health challenges – freeing up the police to deal with criminals. Read more

Mustard Seed Food Bank donations

After a call for help from the Mustard Seed, residents from around Greater Victoria dig deep. Read more

Food Bank Crisis

The Mustard Seed Food Bank reports that their shelves are nearly bear. They are calling for help from Greater Victoria residents to help those in need. Read more

Province offers to pay moving bill for Esquimalt family at shelter

The Province of BC has reserved it’s earlier decision and has offered to pay the moving costs of a family currently living at Rock Bay Landing. Read more

Household Food Insecurity in Canada 2011

A new report released by PROOF says more than 12% of Canadians experienced food insecurity in 2011 – 15% in BC. Read more

Esquimalt family denied moving help after stay at shelter

Moving on from homelessness can be the greatest challenge, as one Greater Victoria family recently discovered. Read more

‘Virtually impossible’ to reach B.C. income assistance office: advocates

Navigating the Social Development Ministry can be a challenge of the best of times… Read more

Giving hope to addicted youths

The Salvation Army’s Hope House  has officially opened – helping young men struggling with addictions. Read more

Greater Victoria housing provider looks west to help youth at risk

Threshold Housing Societylooks to expand from downtown Victoria to the Westshore communities. Read more