Victoria Cool Aid Society: affordable housing, health & dental care, emergency shelter, employment for 12,000 adults/year who are homeless/need help #VicCoolAid
Joined October 2009
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21 Dec 2023
Thank you to the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller - Victoria for its $30,000 donation through the @timescolonist Christmas Fund for our food services program!đź‘ŹCool Aid serves more than 300,000 meals each year so this gift is truly life-changing.
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18 Dec 2023
We’re Hiring!
Cool Aid’s Community Health Centre is looking for an RN to join our outreach team! This is a unique opportunity to work in an innovative non-profit that's committed to continuous learning, creativity and collaboration.
For more info: coolaid.org/join-our-team/
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December 17 is Anti-Bullying Day, a reminder to stand up and support people who are being bullied.
Remember, you are not alone. Learn more and find support: buff.ly/367YmG8
#AntiBullyingDay
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Cool Aid retweeted
17 Dec 2023
Compared to the general public, youth experiencing #homelessness are 193 more times likely to have interacted with the #ChildWelfare system.
To learn more about the connections between Child Protection Services and #YouthHomelessness, read: bit.ly/3P6dzg1
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14 Dec 2023
Our annual holiday dinner was this week where we served over 350 delicious meals to clients. A huge thank you to the donors and sponsors who contributed to this magical evening, and the Cool Aid staff who organized the event. 🥰
#yyj #community #HolidaySpirit
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Cool Aid retweeted
11 Dec 2023
WorkBC Westshore & Sooke, Bridges for Women Society, and YMCA/YWCA of Vancouver Island are collaborating to present a virtual holistic mental health workshop - Mental Health Over The Holidays.
Register now: eventbrite.ca/e/mental-healt…
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11 Dec 2023
We are so grateful for this partnership and for the donations we receive through amazing program!
10 Dec 2023
Wishing for peace, safety, and wholeness for all today, #HumanRightsDay.
#EndPoverty #mentalhealth #seniors #children #teens #foodinsecurity #housingsecurity #shelter #addictions #environment #humanrights #ukraine #gaza #peace #Hanukkah #christmasgifts2023 #endwar #equality
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9 Dec 2023
A big thank you to Christ Church Cathedral School for donating this wonderful holiday dinner! The clients at Sandy Merriman House thoroughly enjoyed this festive meal together.
If you'd like to support clients staying at a shelter this season, contact donate@coolaid.org.
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7 Dec 2023
We just wrapped up our 10,000 Socks campaign and we're excited to announce a total of $23,000 raised!
Funds raised above what was needed to buy socks will purchase warm winter clothing and gear.
THANK YOU for keeping people warm and safe this winter! @kiavictoriabc
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We're opening new housing to bring people in from the cold.
The Juniper in Victoria, a 46-unit supportive housing facility, opened Monday.
"Being housed at The Juniper will hugely improve the lives of many vulnerable people," said Avery Taylor, Director of Victoria Operations.
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Cool Aid retweeted
1 Dec 2023
The Province, through BC Housing, has issued the second Request for Proposals (RFP) for the #Indigenous Housing Fund (IHF).
Learn more: news.bchousing.org/more-than…
ALT Indigenous Housing Fund. RFP Now Open. Graphic denoting indigenous iconography with BC Housing, Province of British Columbia and BC Housing Indigenous Initiatives logos.
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2 Dec 2023
Students at Ecole Willows raised money for Socks AND had a sock design contest (winning designs shown below). 🙂
The grand total raised by Willows was an astounding $1,124! With the matching funds, that comes up to 2,248 pairs of socks! đź‘Ź
#startthemyoung #kiavictoriacares
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1 Dec 2023
So grateful to our friends @kiavictoriabc for supporting this campaign and for all their hard work distributing socks to the agencies across the region!
27 Nov 2023
"The staff at @kiavictoriabc are excited to be helping with the #Victoria @VicCoolAid annual 10,000 socks campaign. “It was a no-brainer for us living in this community and being part of this area of town... We constantly see the need [and] the people...”" cheknews.ca/vital-people-kee…
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1 Dec 2023
This #ThankYouThursday we want to say a HUGE thank you to our donors who together helped us raise an astounding $83,000!
These funds will be used immediately to support critical programs, like housing, dental care and client support. THANK YOU for your generosity and commitment.
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28 Nov 2023
It's #GivingTuesdayCA! And thanks to generous donors, your donations will be matched until midnight, tonight!
That means every dollar you generously give will automatically DOUBLE—helping twice as many people in Greater Victoria.
To donate: coolaid.org/ways-to-help/don…
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Cool Aid retweeted
27 Nov 2023
#NewsRelease: A new modular housing building called The Juniper has opened in Victoria. With 46 units, it will provide residents with essential support services, including 24/7 staffing.
Learn more: news.bchousing.org/new-homes…
#ModularHousing #Victoria
ALT A rendering of the new Juniper building that opened in Victoria.
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Cool Aid retweeted
24 Nov 2023
Exciting news for our property, The Dalmatianđź’šA great example of the power of partnership to create innovative housing options.
Congrats to Dalmatian Developments & HCMA who made the submission, to @CityOfVictoria for supporting this unique project & @BC_Housing for funding!
24 Nov 2023
1021-1025 Johnson St. (Victoria Fire Department Headquarters The Dalmatian Affordable #Housing Class A Office Space) won the mixed use category, Architect of the Year, and Judges’ Choice Award for the best overall entry at the 2023 Capital Region Commercial Building Awards!
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15 Nov 2023
Today is #NationalPhilanthropyDay and we are taking the opportunity to say Thank You to each and every member of our community who chooses to give their time, treasure or talent. We could not touch so many lives without you!🧡💙
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11 Nov 2023
Cool Aid administration offices will be closed on November 13th in lieu of Remembrance Day and we'll back to regular business hours on Tuesday the 14th. #CanadaRemembers
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