The rising cost of living is not only hitting households across Vancouver Island and the charities that feed people in need, it’s also taking a toll on the non-profit groups that make a difference in people’s lives.
The Cridge Centre for the Family in Victoria provides services for more than 2,500 people in a wide range of services and programs, ranging from pre-schools to senior care, to supporting brain injury survivors and newcomer families.
“People absolutely have less to share, we certainly see that,” said Joanne Linka, manager of communications and fund development for the centre. “Because of the cost of living, everybody has less to give,” said Deborah Rogers, spokesperson for the Victoria Women’s Transition House. “I think one of the challenges is forward planning,” said Rogers. “What’s our budget going to be, and can we provide an increase of services as we see an increase of need?”
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