Community Connections ~ Broad View United

Below are the organizations that we at BVU consider our community connections (in no particular order). These are organizations that align with our values and mission here at Broad View United.

Our Place is an inner-city community centre serving Greater Victoria’s most vulnerable: working poor, impoverished elderly, mentally and physically challenged, addicted and the homeless. Individuals and businesses provide the majority of financial support for our programs and services. Our Place serves over 1,600 meals per day, and provides hot showers, free clothing, counseling and outreach services, plus 45 transitional housing units. Most importantly, we provide a sense of hope and belonging to our neighbours in need.

Mission and Service - The United Church of Canada

Through KAIROS, 10 churches and religious organizations work together in faithful action for ecological justice and human rights. We are Indigenous, settlers and newcomers in Canada working with people of faith or conscience all over the world for ecological justice and human rights. Formed in 2001 by bringing together over 10 previous inter-church coalitions, our justice commitments reach back over 40 years. We have a Steering Committee made up of Indigenous representatives and representatives of our ten churches and religious organizations, a staff of 35 in offices in Toronto and Ottawa and in home offices in regions across Canada, three program Circles and group of regional representatives and educators that help guide our work, a network of activists in Canada, and partners in Canada and around the world. We are a charitable joint venture administered by the United Church of Canada.

Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society is a registered charity serving the community since 1974. We are located at 511 Constance Avenue in Esquimalt, BC. A range of services are offered on and off-site. Services include early years and family resource programs with a focus on children’s learning and development, pre and post-natal services, mental health and supportive counselling, youth and family support, as well as help for seniors to remain living independently in their home. In addition, the Society plays an active role in the community by participating in various community events and committees such as Esquimalt’s Early Years Coalition, Buccaneer Days and Children’s Annual Storytelling Festival.

Aboriginal Neighbours is an ecumenical organization initiated by the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia. As its name implies, the organization was formed out of its members’ concerns for the First Peoples and the future of aboriginal children. Present partners in Aboriginal Neighbours include the Anglican Church of Canada, British Columbia diocese; the United Church of Canada, Victoria Presbytery; and Vancouver Island Monthly Meeting of the Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers). Membership is drawn from Vancouver Island and includes Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, many of whom have considerable background working in these areas in British Columbia and elsewhere.

VIDEA was one of Canada’s original global education centres in order to promote greater intercultural understanding and awareness of global issues.VIDEA was established as a charitable non-profit organization in 1977 to inspire thought, discussion, and action on global issues. Based in Victoria, with chapters in Kelowna and Nelson and programmes that reach across BC, VIDEA’s mission is to engage youth and communities in critical development issues, build links with overseas partners, and provide solidarity and support to assist overseas communities. VIDEA is committed to ending global poverty and creating a more just and equitable world.

We serve the needs of people infected and affected by HIV and hepatitis C. We take evidence-based action to prevent infection, provide support, and reduce stigma. We dream of a world free of HIV and hepatitis C. Until that time, those most at risk in our community continue to be marginalized - not only by their disease, but also by stigma and discrimination, poverty, and despair. As we fight these diseases, we join with those we serve to provide services based on consideration and respect and to provide visibility and a voice in the community.

RAVEN’s vision is a country that embraces the ancestral laws of Indigenous Peoples and their equitable access to the justice system within a thriving natural habitat. The environmental challenges that face many Indigenous Peoples in Canada are really challenges for the entire world. Fundamentally, we believe these are issues of human rights and climate change – guided by some of the most brilliant legal advisors in the country, we work to enshrine environmental justice for all. The law is clearly on the side of Indigenous Peoples: their victories protect us all.

The Gorge View Society's mandate is to provide affordable housing for seniors who can live independently. For over 67 years it has continued to build and expand and will continue to do so.The Gorge View Society is committed to a hands-on approach to management , and accomplishes this with a small paid staff, supported by dedicated volunteers. With current government policies and more health providers supporting seniors in their homes residents are now staying in their suites well into their 80s and 90s. The Society has concentrated on upgrading and modernizing its suites. We will continue to seek funding as we expand.

Community Connections

Our Place Society

Camp Pringle

Mission and Service - The United Church of Canada

KAIROS

Sandy Merriman House

South Island Centre

Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS)

Prostitutes Employment and Education Rehabilitation Society (PEERS)

Esquimalt Neighbourhood House

Aboriginal Neighbours

Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Victoria International Development Education Association

AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI)

Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs (RAVEN)

Ancient Forest Alliance

Shelbourne Community Kitchen

Gorge View Society

Greater Victoria Acting Together Society (GVAT)

Rainbow Health Co-operative