Last year, the Victoria distributed more than to projects and organizations across the Capital Region.

Just where that money was distributed was guided in large part by the information from the Victoria FoundationB次元官网网址檚 B次元官网网址� an annual community check-in that asks for input from residents just like you about whatB次元官网网址檚 working in the region and what needs a little help.

B次元官网网址淓ach year, we encourage Greater Victoria residents to share their opinions through VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Vital Signs survey about the most pressing issues facing our region,B次元官网网址� says Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson. B次元官网网址淭his year, weB次元官网网址檝e made the survey even easier to take, but the results are no less impactful for the many non-profts working hard in the community, especially through these particularly challenging times.B次元官网网址�

Echoing some of the broader issues facing society generally, this 16th annual survey, shorter and more concise, focuses on questions relating to inclusion and diversity, an overall theme for this yearB次元官网网址檚 Vital Signs program. Respondents will be asked about their experiences with prejudice and discrimination and to rate their overall sense of belonging and safety in our community.

For the second year, the survey also contains questions specific to COVID-19, which will offer insights into how residents are managing the resulting stresses. How will these results compare to those from 2020?

Supporting ongoing efforts to make the survey results as relevant and representative as possible, the Victoria Foundation calls on people from throughout the region to take the survey B次元官网网址� all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders and residents from all walks of life.

In addition to these special areas of focus, respondents are also asked to share their thoughts on 12 issue areas critical to the communityB次元官网网址檚 wellbeing, including Housing, Safety, Health & Wellness, and the Economy.

Taken together with local, provincial and national statistics, the survey results will be compiled into the 2021 , a snapshot of Greater Victoria livability and wellbeing that will guide donors and decision-makers in programming and

Take the survey, make a difference today

The Vital Signs survey runs until July 1 B次元官网网址� at and help guide your community to a stronger future, together.

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Established in 1936, the is CanadaB次元官网网址檚 second oldest community foundation and the sixth largest of nearly 200 nation-wide, managing charitable gifts from donors to create permanent, income-earning funds. To date the Victoria Foundation has invested more than $250million in people, projects and non-profit organizations that strengthen communities.