Afternoon tea can have a positive impact for youth at risk of homelessness in Greater Victoria with the sixth-annual partnership between a local charity and businesses.

The Shine a Light on Youth Homelessness campaign finds success partnering with local companies, in particular the popular Silk Road and its 12 Days of Tea boxes.

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Threshold Housing Society works to prevent adult homelessness by providing safe housing, support services, and community to at-risk youth, aged 15 to 24.

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B次元官网网址淪hine a Light is our biggest campaign of the year, and it needs to reflect our position in the community and our commitment to supporting Indigenous youth, communities, organizations, and businesses,B次元官网网址� executive director Colin Tessier said.

This year, Threshold extended the campaign, adding Cowichan Valley-based Crowfoot Collective to the list of partners. The beeswax comes from Island bees pollinating Island flowers.

B次元官网网址淵outh homelessness is a cause close to our hearts. We believe in the importance of what Threshold is doing, and we are excited to be part of Shine a Light,B次元官网网址� co-owners Claire and Lawrence Crowfoot said in a statement.

Other partners include Country Grocer, Urban Grocer and a growing list of specialty shops including Adventure Clothing on Yates Street.

Learn more about the charity and partners or order products online at .

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