Ahousaht First Nation brings convoy of food for Victoria’s homeless

The Ahousaht First Nation made the trek down the island, collecting donations as they went, and brought hundreds of items for those experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria. Read more

Federal byelection candidates forum

Last night, the Downtown Service Providers (including the Coalition) hosted an All-Candidates Meeting on Homelessness, Poverty and Harm Reduction. Here’s an article featured in the Times Colonist: Read more

Victoria Youth Vital Signs

For the fourth year in a row, Youth Housing and Homelessness is the top area identified by graders as needing the most attention in the Victoria Foundation’s Youth Vital Signs Reports. Read more

All-Candidates Meeting Q/A

The Downtown Service Providers (DSP) is holding a All-Candidates Meeting on Homelessness, Poverty and Harm Reduction on Nov 21, 2012 at the First Metropolitan United Church Hall at 6:15pm.  Read more

Victorians asked to pledge a cold night

The Coalition is asking Greater Victoria to take the pledge and turn their heat off for just 24 hours. Read more

Housing money reinstated by Victoria council

The City of Victoria has voted to keep the Housing Trust Fund at $500,000, after a previous vote to cut $100,000. Read more

City restores $100,000 for social housing after community pressure

The City of Victoria has voted to keep the Housing Trust Fund at $500,000, after a previous vote to drop $100,000. Read more

Homelessness group asks the public to consider living out in the cold

Take the pledge to Turn Your Heat Off! Put yourself in the shoes of those without heat or home. Read more

Victoria MP candidates to discuss housing at morning meeting

Affordable housing is the topic of the upcoming candidates meeting put on by the Victoria Real Estate Board. Read more

VICOT’s work paying off in a healthier street community

The Victoria Integrated Community Outreach Team has saves the health care system roughly 6 million dollars a year, according to their recent annual report. Read more