Supporting the health care journeys of Island families

Help us build Jesse’s House

Jesse’s House will give Island families a place to stay when travelling to Nanaimo for their child’s health care.

Latest news

Five years of Q̓ʷalayu House: Keeping families close to care

Five years ago, Q̓ʷalayu House opened its doors in Campbell River with a simple but significant goal: to give North Island families an affordable, welcoming place to stay when they…

Why Mike is running for Island kids this fall

In 2013, Mike Shaw was told he might never walk again. After suffering a skiing injury at age 26, he spent nearly four months in hospital. The road to recovery…

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island and Nanaimo NightOwls announce new community partnership

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is proud to announce a new community partnership with Nanaimo NightOwls, bringing together summer baseball, family entertainment, and meaningful support for Island kids and…

Your Impact in 2025

$4M
invested in health care for kids, youth, and families
1,100
families received support through our programs

Upcoming events

Mid Island Co-op’s Fuel Good Day

We’re honoured to be the beneficiary of Mid Island Co-op’s Fuel Good Day this year, with proceeds supporting Jesse’s House. There are two big ways you can get involved with...

2026 Annual General Meeting

Join us on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. to learn about the impact that donors like you make on the lives of thousands of Island kids. Your contribution is...

Royal Victoria Marathon

Join us for the Royal Victoria Marathon weekend this October in downtown Victoria! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, there’s a race for everyone. Choose a distance...

Our work is vital, but we can only make it happen with the commitment of our donors.

Your generosity makes it possible for us to say to Island families, “we’re here”, and to invest in the programs and initiatives that make the biggest difference for kids Islands-wide.

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