The Government of BC has established a trust fund for former foster children to access post-secondary. Read more
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An anonymous donor has made a $200,000 donation for foster children to attend UVIC. Read more
Bridges for Women is now offering a satellite program for First Nations women. Read more
Funding shortfalls force Literacy Victoria to close. Read more
Literacy Victoria is closing their doors as they face funding shortfalls. Read more
UVIC joins other universities around the province (and on the Island) and offers free tuition to former foster children. Read more
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