Jack Knox: Hunger doesn’t respect age

Many community run services are in need this holiday season – Jack Knox encourages you to give: Read more

Our Place coupons provide holiday dinner

Our Place is reaching out to the Greater Victoria community to help feed those experiencing extreme poverty. Read more

Greater Victoria seniors struggle quietly as help stagnates

As Greater Victoria ages, many seniors are finding themselves at-risk of homelessness. Read more

RBL shelter provides refuge for homeless

Rock Bay Landing is celebrating it’s third anniversary. The Times Colonist takes a look at what the emergency shelter is all about. Read more

Victoria outreach society more than $100,000 short for November

With an increase in demand and a decrease in donations, Our Place is $100K short for November. Read more

Saanich bike patrol off the road

Saanich police’s bike patrol (a point of first contact for many experiencing homelessness in Saanich) will be temporarily off the road due to staffing. They estimate 15-20 people are living rough in Saanich. Read more

Homeless Spike

Chek News’ coverage of the cold weather and how it effects those experiencing homelessness. Read more

Victoria writing group ‘empowers’ residents living with poverty

The Downtown Story Collective recently had an exhibition of their work. Read more

Mitchell House helps youth chart new course

Threshold Housing Society’s Mitchell House is making a real difference in the lives of young men aging out of care. Read more

Emergency shelter beds open up in Victoria as temperature sinks

EWP was activated last night as temperatures dipped below freezing. Read more