Community Resources
Below are community resources that can be browsed by tags related to priority area, location and target population. Lists created by organizations can be found here.
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Childcare in Greater Victoria Facebook Group
Childcare in Greater Victoria is a private Facebook group for educators and parents of children in the Greater Victoria area. The group allows parents and educators to find resources and connect with others about childcare. You can request to join the group in order...
Vancouver Island Caregivers Buy/Sell/Trade Group
Vancouver Island Caregivers Buy, Sell, Trade, or Free is a private Facebook group that facilitates the exchange of mobility equipment. The group is directed towards mobility and/or daily living aids for seniors and the disabled living on Vancouver Island. You can...
Covid-19 Coming Together Facebook Group
COVID-19 Coming Together is a public Facebook group created for people living in the Victoria area. The purpose of the group is to provide mutual aid to one another while we continue to live with COVID-19 - this includes offering to provide support to others as well...
BIPOC Owned Business Resource
Below is a link to a list of businesses in Victoria, BC owned by BIPOC. Website: https://harbourcats.com/bipoc-owned-business-resource/ Contribute: contact Stephanie on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.maria.718)
This is Table Talk
The Table is a community resource, and point of connection for self-identifying people of colour. The events take place in public places, (co-working, or event spaces). The goal of these gatherings is for folks to network and share lived experiences. Contact:...
First Nations in BC Knowledge Network
First Nations in BC Knowledge Network is an online platform that provides resources and supports for Indigenous communities across BC. First Nations communities and organizations can share resources on the website and make them accessible to anyone. Resources are...
Rock Bay Landing
This shelter provides men and women with storage, showers, laundry, computers, meals, and rooms for group work, education & counselling. They offer 84 shelter beds as well as 23 transitional rooms for residents working to be permanently housed. To sign up, call...
Facebook UVic Off-Campus Housing
Looking for a way to find roommates, a place to stay, or sublease in Victoria with other Uvic students? Join the Uvic off-campus housing Facebook group. It is a resource that is very popular among Uvic students. Facebook:...
Salvation Army ARC
This shelter offers 21 temporary beds and 78 transitional housing beds and support services, including drug and alcohol recovery, for men. Not wheelchair accessible. To sign up, call the phone number below or buzz the front door to speak with a caseworker from Monday...