Community Living Victoria

Greater Victoria Jewish Family Services Society is a non-profit organization based in Saanich, BC, dedicated to providing social services and support to individuals and families in the local Jewish community. With a focus on promoting well-being and resilience, the organization offers counseling, advocacy, and educational programs to address a range of social and emotional challenges. Generated from their business information

Transition House, part of the Victoria Women’s Transition House Society, has been serving the Victoria community since 1974. Initially a drop-in center, it has evolved into an organization with multiple facilities, a dedicated team of over 70 staff, and nearly 70 volunteers. With a focus on supporting women leaving abusive relationships, Transition House offers a range of programs including 24-hour crisis intervention, shelter services, counseling, and support for children, youth, and seniors. The organization also conducts community education initiatives to raise awareness about abuse. Funded mainly by government sources like BC Housing and supplemented by donations and grants, Transition House relies on the generosity of supporters to provide vital services. From its humble beginnings, the organization has grown to become a pillar of support, thanks to the ongoing contributions of individuals, businesses, and community groups. Generated from the website content

The Integrated Cadastral Information Society (ICI Society) is a groundbreaking data-sharing organization based in Victoria, British Columbia, founded on the principles of collaboration, expertise, and trust. With over 300 members, including local, provincial, and federal governments, First Nations, utilities, and the private sector, the Society works to enhance decision-making by integrating and sharing valuable geospatial data such as cadastral parcels, civic addresses, and municipal zoning. ICES Society is committed to the OCAP principles—Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession—particularly in its work with First Nations data, ensuring the sovereignty and transparency of their data stewardship. This innovative approach allows for robust relationship-building, fostering collaboration to achieve outcomes that benefit all stakeholders involved within the region. Generated from the website