Stories
Mar 30, 2026
Beacon Bits Impact
By Shaun Cerisano Thank you for being part of the very first Beacon Bits event last Thursday. Year one was an incredible success, and we are deeply grateful…
Mar 30, 2026
Ignite Volunteerism: The People Behind Beacon’s Community Impact
By Mabel Marin & Yasmin Rampuri On any given day across Greater Victoria and the Gulf Islands, a Beacon volunteer might be delivering a meal to…
Jan 14, 2026
Reflecting on 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026
By: Mabel Marin As we welcome 2026, we want to take a meaningful pause to reflect on the year behind us, a year that challenged us, inspired us,…
Dec 19, 2025
Grief at Christmas: Finding Light in a Difficult Season
By: Jane McIntosh Christmas is often portrayed as a season of joy—twinkling lights, gathering around tables, exchanging gifts and laughter. But for many people, the holiday period amplifies…
Nov 04, 2025
Rising to the Challenge: Beacon’s Work to Support Food Security in Greater Victoria
By Tricia Sexton-Earl Food insecurity has become a severe crisis in the Greater Victoria area, driven largely by the high costs of living, especially housing and food. Based…
Oct 24, 2025
Out of the Rain: A Beacon of Hope for Youth in Victoria
In 1997, a coalition of downtown outreach workers in Victoria, alarmed by sighting youth sleeping in the doorways of local community centers, decided to open a lifeline. They asked churches,…
Sep 16, 2025
Staff Highlight: Jennifer Freeman
A role rooted in meeting people where they are I manage the BEAMS Project, which is a unique pilot project that provides flexible, low barrier, and easily accessible pre-employment support…
Sep 04, 2025
Staff Highlight: Alice Van Blokland
Creating pathways for transformation As the Director of Employment Services, the most meaningful part of my role and the work I do is the contribution we make to the lives…
Aug 08, 2025
United Nations’ International Youth Day, August 12th: Empowering Victoria’s Future Leaders
By Tricia Gueulette Every year on August 12th, the world comes together to celebrate International Youth Day, a United Nations initiative. It’s a day dedicated to shining a…
Aug 06, 2025
Alistair’s Story: Finding Stability – and a Future
When Alistair* came to us, he was living out of his van and facing a critical turning point. He had been offered a job—but there was one requirement: he needed…