Once a month, Rhonda walks into the kitchen at Jeneece Place carrying bags of groceries she’s purchased with the help of her boss. With her son by her side, she…
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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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In the mid-1920s, there wasn’t a single facility on Vancouver Island–or indeed, the entire province–dedicated to caring for the health needs of children. As a result, kids with challenges like…
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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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Dahlia is a spirited three-year-old who loves typical toddler things – dinosaurs, colouring, and playing in her toy kitchen. However, her entrance into the world was far from ordinary. Born…
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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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Three-year-old Scotia is an amazing little girl who loves books, colouring, and playing at the park. But her earliest days were full of challenges. In utero, Scotia was diagnosed with…
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The new year is a natural time for reflection, growth, and setting goals. If you intend to contribute to something bigger or make an impact in your community this year,…
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Partnerships with health care professionals across the Island are integral to the success of our Homes away from home program. It’s often how families first learn about it. That’s why…
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Rooted in community: Rhonda’s ongoing dedication to Jeneece Place
Once a month, Rhonda walks into the kitchen at Jeneece Place carrying bags of groceries she’s purchased with the help of her boss. With her son by her side, she…
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…
The women who’ve shaped the health care journeys of Island kids for nearly a century
In the mid-1920s, there wasn’t a single facility on Vancouver Island–or indeed, the entire province–dedicated to caring for the health needs of children. As a result, kids with challenges like…
Why we give: The Gosselins’ story
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…
“A lot less stress and a lot more time to visit my kid”: The essence of Jeneece Place
Dahlia is a spirited three-year-old who loves typical toddler things – dinosaurs, colouring, and playing in her toy kitchen. However, her entrance into the world was far from ordinary. Born…
How one employee’s experience sparked a company’s compassion
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…
Every step of the way, you’re there for Island kids like Scotia
Three-year-old Scotia is an amazing little girl who loves books, colouring, and playing at the park. But her earliest days were full of challenges. In utero, Scotia was diagnosed with…
Set a philanthropic goal in 2025
The new year is a natural time for reflection, growth, and setting goals. If you intend to contribute to something bigger or make an impact in your community this year,…
How Ocean Grove Midwifery and Q̓ʷalayu House team up to support North Island families
Partnerships with health care professionals across the Island are integral to the success of our Homes away from home program. It’s often how families first learn about it. That’s why…