by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 3, 2017 | Buzz, News, Village Vibe
›› Kathryn Juricic & Mila Czemerys Our generous neighbourhood has, once again, outdone itself in supporting The Gift of Good Food. Together, through grassroots fundraisers, hundreds of community members and lots of creativity, we raised $64,000! Thank you, on...
by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 1, 2017 | Buzz, Village Vibe
Vancity EnviroFund awards $39,500 to Fernwood Helping Hands – a push for greater local food access at the neighbourhood level >> Alex Harned Food access and the Good Food Box go hand in hand. While growth has transpired to reach more people (from the Gift...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 8, 2016 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
>> Stephanie Enevoldsen Did you know that the City of Victoria is now supporting Community Garden Coordinators? Funding has been received by various community organizations that have contracted different individuals to coordinate volunteer efforts at the public...
by Geeks on the Beach | Nov 3, 2014 | Events, News
Did you know?* Poverty rates are increasing in the City of Victoria The cost of food is rising at double the rate of inflation 25% of adults couldn’t buy things they needed at least once in the last year In 2012, 14% of households in Greater Victoria...
by Geeks on the Beach | Oct 6, 2014 | Events
Seeds of Diversity is coming to Victoria! Canada’s National Seed Saving Organization is celebrating our 30th Anniversary in Victoria, at the Fernwood Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to join our national board of directors, staff, and members from the island and...