Every day in British Columbia and the Yukon about 67 people are diagnosed with cancer and about 27 people will die. But there is also good news. BC has the lowest incidence of cancer and cancer deaths largely due to prevention strategies and excellent cancer care.
The Canadian Cancer Society is committed to eradicating cancer and improving the lives of people with cancer.
Sooke Youth Show Choir was established in 2013 in order to provide youth aged 4 and up with the opportunity to develop their natural creative abilities and promote self-confidence by teaching them the foundations of choral singing, dancing and acting. Our mandate is to encourage participation and excellence in the arts, culture and heritage for local youth from all religious, cultural and economic backgrounds as well as all levels of physical and cognitive abilities.
Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit charitable organization that manages the blood supply in all provinces and territories outside of Quebec. Annually, Canadian Blood Services collects over 900,000 whole blood donations and delivers products to more than 700 hospital customers with every donation going on to save lives. We currently have one permanent site located in Victoria and various mobile clinics located throughout the Greater Victoria Area including one every 56 days in Sooke.
Hope Centre is a joint venture between the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island (SSVP) and the M’akola Group of Societies (M’akola). It came about when the groups identified a need in Sooke to provide affordable housing for aboriginal and non-aboriginal homeless singles (both men and women), including provisions for youth.
Housing and services for those experiencing homelessness in the Capital Region are primarily focused in downtown Victoria. There is great demand in Sooke for affordable housing – especially for youth who have few local resources or supports.
Island Swimming operates programs for swimmers of all ages in the Greater Victoria Area. We believe in the potential of all athletes and promote swimming as a long-term development and life long skill. Island Swimming continues to be top producers of Provincial, National and International level athletes. We are proud of our commitment to excellence and welcome you to try our exciting program. We are a non-profit age group swimming organization and we operate out of 4 pools.
Ayre Manor, a place to meet old friends and make new ones. Now is a time to relax in comfort and safety and enjoy what each day at Ayre Manor offers: fun, companionship and independence in a truly supportive environment. Enjoy life to its fullest!
The Sooke Region Volunteer Centre was founded to promote and support volunteerism in the Sooke Region, and to build a community where everyone volunteers.
The CASA garden is located at the Sooke, Child, Youth & Family Centre, 2145 Townsend Road, Sooke. The garden is part of various programs that use the garden to teach, to heal, to enjoy and to grow nutritious food for those in need. We hope your visit will be a bit of time for you to relax, wander and enjoy whatever the garden brings. If you wish to volunteer in the garden please call, or drop in and see, the receptionist at 250 642-6364, the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre, she will pass the message on.
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