›› Chantille Viaud
If you ever want to know what it’s like to be a ghost, become an unhoused person.
This is a paraphrased quote from one of the speakers at a workshop called “Keeping it Human” that I, along other residents of Fernwood, participated in recently. It’s the part of the night that has really stuck […]
Housing and Homelessness are polarizing issues – let’s talk about it.
Keeping It Human is a community workshop presented by The Existence Project, Greater Victoria Acting Together, and Fernwood NRG where you’ll hear the story of someone who has experienced homelessness. Reflect on social issues happening in your neighbourhood, and get some tangible next steps […]
Get Growing, Victoria! is a free vegetable seedlings distribution program created by the City of Victoria. In partnership with over 50 community and non-profit organizations, 80,000 vegetable and herb seedlings, along with gardening education materials through Growing Together, will be distributed to support communities in 2021.
Get Growing, Victoria! partners with community organizations and neighbourhood associations to share seedlings with individuals and households in need through City of Victoria neighbourhood distribution days.
Fernwood […]
Want help with your taxes? Do you meet our eligibility criteria?
Join us for a Free Tax Clinic at the Fernwood Community Centre. Running every Tuesday from 5:30-8pm until the end of April 2021. Tax clinics are by appointment only – no drop-ins. To register, contact Selena at 250-381-1552 ext.124 or 250-514-2946, or by email at […]
›› Liam Ragan
One of the silver linings of quarantine has been the chance to acquaint myself with the Fernwood neighbourhood. I just moved to Fernwood in February after graduating from a university in Montréal. Being a bird photographer means getting to know our avian neighbours.
Abundant green space, countless trees, and the odd open field—I’ve been […]
The City of Victoria wants to hear from families, especially single-parent families, about the future of Fernwood and the needs of those raising children! They are offering compensation to participate in a small, online discussion in February. Learn more and express your interest by filling out a brief form.
The Gift of Good Food fundraiser raises over $150,000 for 2021. Over 300 families will benefit from this community support.
›› Melissa Faye Reid
For the first time, the Gift of Good Food annual fundraiser reached, and smashed, its long attempted goal of $100,000. This year we raised over $150,000! This money will support over 300 families […]
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