The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and everyday in 400 communities across Canada and 117 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.
The Garth Homer Society (GHS) is a non-profit society that provides daytime services for more than 130 adults with developmental disabilities. Working with families and friends, GHS creates a plan of activities that meets the individual needs of the client. The dozens of activities available can include supported employment, volunteering in the community, taking a yoga class or cooking and baking in the seniors' program at the Garth Homer Centre.GHS puts a strong emphasis on creating opportunities for the clients to use their skills and abilities in the community. That may mean working at Starbucks, cleaning stalls at Mary's Farm & Sanctuary, recycling bottles to raise money for a village in Africa, or volunteering at a radio station. Clients are also engaged in a number of activities that benefit the community such as collecting donations for Christmas Hampers for less fortunate families.
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Peninsula Mission Community Church is a grassroots community that focuses on making disciples of Jesus through various ministries and worship services held in North Saanich, BC.
The Pender Islands Health Care Society (PIHCS) is a community non-profit society which owns and operates the Pender Islands Health Centre. The Society provides a number of health and social services directly, and leases space and provides support to private health care practitioners and government agencies delivering services at the Health Centre.
The Pender Islands Health Care Society (PIHCS) is a community non-profit society which owns and operates the Pender Islands Health Centre. The Society provides a number of health and social services directly, and leases space and provides support to private health care practitioners and government agencies delivering services at the Health Centre.
We would like to thank the River Rock Casino for choosing us as their Signature Charity. We are thrilled by this opportunity and thank River Rock Casino for their generous donation of $12,500, and their support in providing volunteers for our Holiday Dinner at the Food Bank, which served over 160 people.
Frances Thibeau House and Judy Thomas HouseIn NanaimoEsther's House and Mary Gordon House City of Gardensthe Other Side of the Fence : Human Exchange FundraiserGo to Publications Page for more Information on this first of a series of five Books by Patrick Schnerch. Each book will depict one year of real time, consisting of documentation of events, statistics and facts about Homelessness in Victoria BCThe whole idea for writing the book series is to provide awareness about mental illness, addiction and homelessness plus raise funds for charity. That is the sole reason for this five year project The VHES is a completely volunteer nonprofit Society and NOT an agency (which has paid staff and volunteers).As we near the end of our second decade of providing housing, we require more people to share gifts of many skills and labours.Please refer to the list of services and skills that are needed. If you wish to be part of the Human Exchange, download the Volunteer Application Form.Thank you for your willingness to consider taking part in ' the exchange of life's gifts'.Download Volunteer Application
Get the support you need to change your life for the better at Victoria Women's Transition House. Our staff is dedicated to providing you with the resources you need to get back on your feet. To speak to us, call today.