For Penny and Roger Gosselin, giving back has always been a way of life. Retired educators and dedicated monthly donors to both Jeneece Place and Q̓ʷalayu House, they are among...
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A single experience can often ignite the path to transformation. For Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU), that moment came after an employee stayed at Jeneece Place. It sparked a conversation...
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At 90 years young, Patrick, also known as Pat, embodies a legacy of compassion in his Campbell River community. In addition to a 30-year career as a brewer, Pat served...
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In a retirement community nestled in the West Shore, a remarkable woman named Beth resides, embodying a life rich in gratitude and compassion. Her story is one of a deep...
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The Enns family of Victoria know first-hand the support provided by Children’s Health Foundation. Spencer and Ruby, the two youngest of Harlan and Jennifer’s three children, have received care at...
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Margaret Smith lived on a quiet street in Cordova Bay, in a house with views of the lush, green Cordova Bay Golf Course on one side and the ocean on...
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Families at Jeneece Place have one less anxiety, thanks to the generous support of eight Greater Victoria Save-On-Foods stores. Save-On-Foods delivered $800 in gift cards to Jeneece Place on Friday,...
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Over the past two extraordinary years, as the hectic pace of the world slowed, we’ve had time to reflect on what matters most to each of us. The importance of...
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Families staying at Jeneece Place have ample food to prepare meals this holiday season, and well into 2021, as Save-On-Foods has once again stocked the pantry at Victoria’s home away...
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Victoria’s beloved home away from home, Jeneece Place, is lifting spirits with an 8,000-bulb holiday light display. This marks the ninth annual holiday light up at Jeneece Place thanks to...
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Island families will have more options to access inclusive outdoor adventure thanks to a generous donation of $160,000 to Power To Be from the Masons, a local Vancouver Island family....
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For retired Campbell River couple Al and Gay Ruff, giving back has always been an essential part of who they are. After their son and daughter-in-law decided to grow their...
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