Home is a Beautiful Word at the Belfry Theatre. A review.

Home is a Beautiful Word, currently at the Belfry Theatre (January 7-19th), is proof positive that contemporary theatre is relevant. By turns stark, hard-hitting, sad, brave, uncomfortable and funny, this well-researched verbatim-theatre play challenges assumptions about homelessness by reflecting the points of view of a wide range of Victorians. Playwright and journalist Joel Bernbaum was commissioned by the Belfry Theatre, and has spent … [Read more...]

Vital Signs Survey – Victoria Foundation

Did you know that we have Canada's 2nd oldest and 6th largest community foundation in Victoria? Established in 1936 with $20, the Victoria Foundation celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. That initial gift of $20 has grown to total assets under management of over $180 million. What is a community foundation? A community foundation is a philanthropic organization focused on building permanent endowments to tackle long-term community … [Read more...]