Vote Winners in Who to Call : Nonprofits for a Better Victoria at CityHub Victoria
The goals of the organizations in this special group may range from education, to helping those in need, to providing essential services, yet they share a vision. A better world for all, regardless of income, position, luck or status. Here is a directory of the nonprofit organization that the residents of Victoria feel make all the difference. How do we know? 40,000 people cast over 370,000 votes in 2011 and these are the most-loved businesses in the category "Nonprofits for a Better Victoria", as determined by the people who know: the residents who live in and love Victoria!
The BC SPCA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting/enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in BC
The Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre is a non-profit organization, with charitable status. We provide composting and organic gardening education to CRD residents.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria positively affects our community by providing mentoring programs for children and youth.
Our mission is to create opportunities for women and their families to be self-sufficient, environmentally aware and connected to their communities.
IDHHC supports anyone with a hearing loss. Developing/ implementing education & outreach programs to community members, increasing and improving their understanding of hearing loss.
Cool Aid has been building hope, lives and community in the region since 1968. by providing housing, health care, shelter, mental health and support services.
Our Therapeutic Community farm model brings Sobriety and Self-Reliance to over 70% of the homeless. Help create this new solution www.woodwynnfarms.org
The QA Foundation supports the physical, mental and social well being of children, youth and families on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
ReStore accept and sells new and used building materials, appliances and fine furnishings. All proceeds goes to support Habitat Victoria operations.
An addictions and mental health resource
Compassionate peer support and information to all persons living with HIV/AIDS on Vancouver Island.
1.877.382.7927
A non-profit. Main mandate is to fund spay/neuter costs for abandoned/stray cats/dogs in the Greater Victoria Area and assist low income families with these costs.
Provides support and information to families of individuals with autism and provides social and recreational opportunities to children and teens with autism and their families.
The Community Social Planning Council brings people and ideas together to create a sustainable quality of life for everyone in BC's Capital Region.
We are a non-profit devoted to creating a socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable neighbourhood in Fernwood.
Leadership Victoria develops, supports and honours outstanding community leaders. We are the go to organization for leadership in Greater Victoria. www.leadershipvictoria.ca
The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society
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family caregivers throughout the Capital Region.
VADR believes that ALL dogs deserve a loving home with security, warmth, food, stimulation and a real family for their life time.
We help local homeless animals find forever homes. Our focus is on improving the lives of abandoned, neglected and orphaned animals on Vancouver Island.
A NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO FURTHERING THE WORK OF CANCER CARE. THE PROVISION OF FREE CANCER DRESSINGS. BURSARIES,SCHOLARSHIPS. FELLOWSHIP AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Saanich Legacy Foundation (SLF), founded in 1999, and led by a volunteer Board of Directors, recognizes the efforts of many grassroots groups and organizations that need financial assistance.
We are a small non profit ( 3 staff) providing support, education,advocacy to those living with HIV/AIDS. Our website www.varcs.org for information on our programs.
WHITECROW VILLAGE FASD SOCIETY is a non-profit, charitable organization
We make bicycle racing fun. Join us or die alone and miserable.
We help individuals and organizations to connect across cultures, and provide information, support and tools to help immigrants reach their goals.
The centre has 20 years of experience in helping immigrants, refugees, new Canadian citizens, and visible minorities settle and adapt into new lives in Greater Victoria.
Youth Empowerment Through the Arts
We help children, youth, and adults manage the challenges of separation, divorce, or transition to a new family structure.
We are a small, community-based, non-profit resource centre for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or men with prostate health problems.
Counselling and support services for individuals, families, youth and children.
24/7/365 on water Search and Rescue with over 1100 Volunteers!
VCKC encourages participation in all paddling activities, and offers training in safe and skillful paddling on Vancouver Island and in the surrounding waters.
Esquimalt Neighbourhood House provides pre and post natal programs for families and counseling services for youth and adults as well.
Our Volunteers provide programs that serve more than 2,000 youth and adult members in Sooke, the Westshore communities, the core municipalities and the Saanich peninsula.
VEPC works to strengthen clients', families' and communities' ability to manage the physical, psychological and social effects of Parkinson's and epilepsy.
