August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day and an opportunity for our community to talk about how to better address the risks associated with an illicit drug market and the stigma that we still attach to drug use and addiction. Continue reading
Author Archives: The Coalition
Farewell Hannah, Hello Derek
Andrew, Derek and Hannah
There are a few long faces around the Coalition’s office today; it’s the last day of our wonderful Social Inclusion Coordinator, Hannah Rabinovitch. Continue reading
Pancake Breakfast for those in Need
Nothing beats pancakes on a Saturday morning. This is never truer than at the weekly Pancake Breakfast served by the faith community to those in need. Continue reading
State of Homelessness in Canada
Too many in Greater Victoria experience or are at-risk of homelessness – and the picture is similar across the country. We all took a moment to celebrate Canada yesterday, but what are we doing as a country to end homelessness? Continue reading
Surrounded by Cedar
National Aboriginal Day is just a few days away – a day we celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of the nation’s Aboriginal peoples. In honour of National Aboriginal Day we thought we’d provide you with a closer look at Surrounded by Cedar, an organization dedicated to at-risk Aboriginal youth in our community. Continue reading