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Journey of Hope: Your 2025-26 Annual Impact Report

We’re excited to share our 2025-26 Annual Impact Report. This report shares the real-life perspective of how your generosity helped ease the stress of families navigating their child’s health challenges....
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Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island announces new board chair and five new board directors

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island (CHFVI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Allyson Prescesky as board chair and the election of five new members to the CHFVI board...
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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...
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365 Nights campaign raises $34,600 to keep Island families close to care

Thanks to the generosity of 24 Vancouver Island partners, our inaugural 365 Nights campaign raised an incredible $34,600. That means funding 243 nights of accommodation for Island families travelling for...
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Join our Board — Seeking up to three Board of Directors

We’re currently seeking up to three engaged, community-minded volunteers to provide strategic guidance to the Foundation. As a governance board, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from those who reflect the...
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Celebrating 14 years of care at Jeneece Place

For 14 years, Jeneece Place has been a Home Away From Home for Island families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Since opening its doors, our...
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Meaningful holiday gift ideas 

It’s mid-December, and the season of last-minute holiday shopping is upon us. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list, you’ve come to the right...
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A closer look at Bear Essentials with Cheryl and Roanna

At the heart of our Bear Essentials program are Navigators Cheryl Jordan and Roanna McLeod. Recently, we sat down with them to learn more about the realities families are facing...
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Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island launches $10 million campaign to build new home away from home in Nanaimo

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island today announced a $10 million fundraising campaign to build a Home Away From Home for Island families travelling to Nanaimo for their child’s health...
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Local impact Islands-wide: Your 2024-25 Annual Impact Report

We’re thrilled to present our 2024/25 Annual Impact Report – a reflection of the incredible difference you made in the lives of Island families. This report shares the real-life perspective...
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How a family navigates healing together with support from Bear Essentials

Disclaimer: The names in this story have been changed to protect the family’s privacy. When Heather’s daughter June was first admitted to BC Children’s Hospital in September 2023 for an...
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A conversation with our House Managers

We all know the saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child,’ but our House Managers understand it at their core. They see this phrase brought to life each...
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