The United Way of Greater Victoria (a funder of the Coalition) has set it’s target for their 2012 Campaign – 6 million dollars! Read more
Many programs and policies in Canada and around the world have preventing or reducing homelessness as a goal. Do these programs really work? What kinds of programs have been evaluated? What are the different approaches used by researchers to evaluate strategies to end homelessness? Read more
The City of Victoria has approved the transformation of 3539 Gorge Rd (the former Friendly Inn) into 68 affordable housing units. Read more
More than 600 youth and young adults in Greater Victoria experience homelessness. The Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness is calling for more supported youth housing to put an end to this growing crisis. Read more
Andrew Wynn-Williams, Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness Executive Director, recently wrote an opinion editorial to the Times Colonist sharing the challenges facing youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Read more
Housing affordability may be improving in Victoria, but it’s still an issue for low-income individuals. Read more
Victoria MP Denise Savoie – a great supporter of affordable housing – is stepping down due to health concerns. Thank you for all your efforts Denise. Read more
Construction is underway on a new 260-bed modern seniors facility in Saanich. The state-of-the-art residential and dementia care facility will provide a more home-like feel, moving away from an institutional approach. Read more
How Victoria’s Umbrella Society helped Evan James, a new father, become clean and sober. Read more
An Ontario woman reunited with her brother after more than 25 years. Her brother has experienced homelessness in Victoria. Read more
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