The Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative (WIN) is a non-profit organization. We operate five Resale Shops in Greater Victoria, and an online shop, that offer high quality affordable second hand items. The revenue from our shops allows us to provide programs for local women, trans, non binary and Two Spirit People on their journey between crisis, self sufficiency and wellness.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and no one was better fitted to help them in the apprenticeship of charity. For two years Sister Rosalie directed the young Vincentians to the homes of needy people, showering them all the time with good advice and wise suggestions.
Welcome to West Heights Community School!West Heights Community School is located on the west side of Mission with a population of approximately 245. Our staff is committed to supporting our students. Differentiation of instruction, Buddy Reading program and collaboration between classes are only a few curriculum examples. Extracurricular activities that are offered include Running Club, Chess Club, Me to We, Floor Hockey, Basketball and Volleyball. Students also volunteer, with staff support, on the compost and recycling crews, as office monitors, and equipment sign out. All of this support contibutes to reaching our goals in the School Growth Plan.At West Heights, we are a welcoming community that is a central hub in the neighbourhood. The Ministry of Education program, Strong Start, is offered in our school for parents/caregivers with children aged 0 to 6 and we also offer after school care with the W.H.A.R.P. (West Heights After School Recreation Program). Our students are also able to participate in community programs offered after school such as community floor hockey, choir and music lessons (SPARKS) and Homework Club.
Caring people who give great service and are compassionate. Do a lot of good in the community, helping everyone from babies to senior citizens.Read more
We support full and enriching lives, at home and in the community
Our Residential Services – at home in your neighbourhood
Woman mixing cookie batterCentaine Support Services Homes are located in local neighborhoods and are licensed under the BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Residential Care Regulations (when 3 or more unrelated people live in the same home) and are CARF accredited.
Centaine homes provide safe, healthy, and community-oriented environments for the people we support.
We support up to 21 adults living in the Saanich, Sooke, Sidney, View Royal and Victoria communities.