Home away from home Jeneece Place provides sanctuary for Pender Island family
In August of 2017, Leah and Austin Davies were living a happy life on Pender Island with their seven, and soon to be eight, children. One evening, when Leah was…
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Cecily’s story of resilience and the importance of a place like Foundry
/in Island kids, Stories/by chf_admin[Please note: This story contains content that may not be suitable for all audiences, including people who have experienced traumatic events from mental health or substance use challenges or for…
Support our home away from home Jeneece Place during Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Week
/in News/by chf_adminThis year, Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Week runs September 17 to 23. During these seven days, Tim Hortons sells special Smile Cookies and 100% of the proceeds are donated to local…
Let’s Talk CP: Collaborative focus groups to identify gaps in care
/in News/by chf_adminWe want to better understand how Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island helps support Island kids and youth living with cerebral palsy, physical disabilities, or complex needs. In order to…
Supporting a Campbell River family far from home
/in Island kids, Stories/by chf_adminA 60-minute ultrasound appointment is still the single-worst hour of Brian’s life. Brian and his wife, Ricci, looked at each other in shock as the doctor had told them he…
We’re looking for volunteers to help with Fuel Good Day!
/in News/by chf_adminPeninsula Co-op’s annual Fuel Good Day is Tuesday, September 18. On this day, 5 cents from every litre of gas or diesel sold will be donated directly to the Children’s…
Feel good about fuelling up: Fuel Good Day is September 18
/in News/by chf_adminPeninsula Co-op has generously chosen the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island as the receiving charity for its annual Fuel Good Day! Fill up your tank on September 18 and know…
A letter from the CEO: Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is moving its head office to Colwood
/in News/by chf_adminFor more than 90 years, Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island has worked to support Island kids and their families. Since our beginnings at the Queen Alexandra Solarium in Mill…
HerWay Home celebrates 5th year anniversary
/in News/by chf_admin“I don’t have family or friends in my life. I’m pretty isolated, so having the program and support makes a difference. When I was first pregnant and then had my…
A letter from Jane – HerWay Home
/in Our Initiatives, Videos/by chf_admin‘A letter from Jane’ is a compilation of the true stories of multiple women who have benefitted from HerWay Home. The stories in this video are from real women whose…
Funding possibilities: An interview with Luka Garvin
/in Island kids, Stories/by chf_adminStarting post-secondary education is no doubt a challenging time for many young people. There are the pressures of cramming in coursework, studying for exams, and covering the growing expenses for…
Foundry Victoria officially opens its doors
/in News/by chf_adminFoundry Victoria has officially opened its doors on the south island. This new mental health hub downtown Victoria is operated by the Victoria Youth Clinic, and is a one-stop-shop for…
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