Foster care linked to homelessness, mental illness and drug use: B.C. study

The connection between foster care and homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse has been studied in a recent Simon Fraser report. Read more

Hungry Hearts fundraiser brings message of hope

Our Place’s annual Hungry Hearts fundraiser brings together community for a good cause. Read more

Gamblers indulged while people go hungry

Shelagh’s comment on an interesting juxtaposition on a recent Times-Colonist cover. Read more

Hungry Hearts silent auction

Chek  News coverage of the Hungry Hearts fundraiser. Read more

Coldest Night of the Year walkers raise $17,000 in Victoria

Great results from the recent Coldest Night of the Year Walk-a-thon – $17,000 raised! Read more

Coldest Night of the Year walk raises $17,000 for Mustard Seed

Great results from the Coldest Night of the Yeat walk-a-thon. Read more

Businesses give victims of Victoria West fire a helping hand

Local businesses have stepped up to help a family displaced by a recent fire. Read more

$32-million Legion housing project could start this fall in Esquimalt

Seniors rental housing is planned for Esquimalt – it may not be affordable, but any additional rental units is a great thing in Greater Victoria. Read more

Comment: Vulnerable citizens financially shut out in budget

Uvic’s Michael Prince share’s his opinion about the BC Budget with the Times Colonist. Read more

Single mom searches for new home after close call in Vic West fire

A Victoria area family is now looking for a new home due to a fire in their home. Homelessness can happen to anyone. Read more