


Election 2021 – Where do the Parties Stand on Housing?
EducationWondering which federal party shares your concerns about housing? Vote Housing, a national non-partisan campaign designed to engage and mobilize Canadians around housing issues in this federal election, has compiled a breakdown of each major…

$500,000 Goal for Transitional Housing Community Reached
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VICTORIA, BC – (March 5th, 2021) - In less than 3 months time, the citizens and local businesses of Victoria have come together to raise more than $500,000 to fund the capital expenses for 30 transitional housing units to be…

Victoria’s First Youth-Led Social Enterprise Model
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Victoria’s first youth-led social enterprise model
Will house youth experiencing homelessness
VICTORIA, BC – (January 27, 2020) - Victoria’s first youth-led social enterprise housing model will initially welcome 12…

Developer, coalition pitch ‘tiny homes’ for homeless, using shipping containers
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Developer, coalition pitch 'tiny homes' for homeless, using shipping containers
A local developer and the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness are joining forces to raise $500,000 to convert 30 shipping containers into a temporary…

2020 Greater Victoria Point in Time Count Results Announced
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2020 Greater Victoria Point in Time Count Results Announced
"Jul 31, 2020
Victoria, BC– The Capital Regional District (CRD), in partnership with the Community Social Planning Council (CSPC) and the Greater Victoria Coalition…

Spotlight Saturday: Indigenous Homelessness in Canada
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The month of June is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about Indigenous history together. We celebrate National Indigenous History Month by reflecting on the history, heritage and sacrifices of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is…


PLAN FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITHOUT HOMES – COVID-19 PANDEMIC, VICTORIA B.C.
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PLAN FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITHOUT HOMES – COVID-19 PANDEMIC, VICTORIA B.C.
"Our Place closed last Tuesday. They are still providing meals, paramedic services, handing out blankets, tents and hygiene supplies and providing access to washrooms.…

LAID OFF AND LOOKING FOR WORK? CHAMBER JOB BOARD LISTS EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR WORKERS
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LAID OFF AND LOOKING FOR WORK? CHAMBER JOB BOARD LISTS EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR WORKERS
"Heart Pharmacy, Save on Foods, Island Health, Thrifty Foods, London Drugs – these are just some of the companies hiring right now.
Today the Chamber…

Volunteer training for the 2020 National Coordinated Point-in-Time Homeless Count
Event, TrainingOn the night of March 11, 2020, and throughout the following day, the Community Social Planning Council, with support from the Capital Regional District, the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness and many volunteers, will conduct the…

Face-to-Face with the Victoria Police Department
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This week the Face-to-Face with Stigma team, a group of facilitators, storytellers and speakers led their second workshop with the Victoria Police Department.
These workshops bring together individuals with lived experience from our…
In Crisis?:
If you require urgent emotional support, including having thoughts of suicide and other mental health issues, please call Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888.
Youth (under 25 years of age) may access youthspace.ca for online emotional support.
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