Hello, neighbour! How a B.C. design firm welcomed social-housing tenants

Lovely story of how one neighbourhood stepped away from NIMBY and welcomed social housing. Read more

In wealthy Canada, why do we need food banks?

Should we need food banks in Canada?  Read more

Changes needed to address Greater Victoria poverty

The final in a five part poverty series by Sarah Patrescu at the Times Colonist. Read more

An aging population in financial limbo and a housing crisis

Part 4 of the poverty series takes a look at seniors in our community, and just how many are at risk. Read more

As cold weather sets in, shelters open more beds

The temperature is dropping around the region. In response the Extreme Weather Protocol has been called. Read more

The growing concern of the city’s underemployed and underpaid

Part 3 of the Times Colonist’s poverty series takes a look at the working poor in Greater Victoria. Read more

Childhood poverty and the single-parent trap

The second in a five part series tackling poverty in Greater Victoria. Read more

How domestic violence is driving homelessness in Greater Victoria

Part 1 of the poverty series by the Times Colonist’s Sarah Petrescu tackles domestic violence and the connection to homelessness. Read more

For three generations, she’s been a rock for Mustard Seed

After more than 30 years with the Mustard Seed, Fran has made an impact on so many lives. Read more

Growing problem of hidden poverty in Victoria

Introduction to the 5 part series on poverty issues in Greater Victoria.  Read more