Christmas Fund

Tuba Christmas roars back to Market Square

Market Square in downtown Victoria, 560 Johnson St., will be filled with musicians of all ages and gleaming brass instruments to raise money for the Times Colonist Christmas Fund

Dec 9, 2022 12:11 AM Read more >

Christmas Fund helps Women's Transition House provide comfort of food

With skyrocketing grocery costs and high rents, many people, including women fleeing violence, are forced to cut down on the quality and quantity of their food — or to choose between paying rent or buying food.

Dec 6, 2022 12:37 AM Read more >

For Ukrainians fleeing to Victoria, a helping hand from the Christmas Fund

Donations from TC readers provided everything from food to bus passes for arriving families, and helped finance the creation of Ukrainian Village, a transitional housing community

Dec 4, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Christmas Fund: Salvation Army toy stores help parents 'shop' for gifts

Parents and caregivers can make an appointment and personally choose appropriate toys and gifts for all the children in their family.

Dec 2, 2022 12:36 AM Read more >

Dave Obee: Christmas Fund donations are going to work right away

Times Colonist Christmas Fund raises money for people in need on Southern Vancouver Island

Dec 1, 2022 5:04 AM Read more >

Dave Obee: Your giving helps the entire community

Some things to watch for when you make a charitable donation

Nov 29, 2022 3:29 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: Amid tales of dysfunction, don't forget need

When encountering some bedraggled figure on the sidewalk, what do you feel? Sympathy? Fear? Resentment? Does your heart hurt or your lip curl?

Nov 26, 2022 4:33 AM Read more >

Meals served with love and dignity at Rainbow Kitchen

Non-profit Rainbow Kitchen in Esquimalt is among the many community organizations receiving assistance from the Times Colonist Christmas Fund.

Nov 25, 2022 1:56 AM Read more >

Times Colonist Christmas Fund reaches $118,403

The TC Christmas Fund goal is to raise $1 million to help brighten the holidays for the neediest among us and provide financial support for community organizations that strive to ensure no one is left behind.

Nov 24, 2022 3:48 AM Read more >

Need increases at the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank

The food bank is among local charities that receive help from the Times Colonist Christmas Fund

Nov 23, 2022 1:35 AM Read more >