Cool Aid’s staff, volunteers and supporters have a helpful influence on hundreds of tenants, patients and clients each and every day. Here we share some of the stories of our “Cool People” and the news that Cool Aid is making as we continue to build homes, lives and community in Greater Victoria — because everyone deserves home.
October 3, 2024
"Without CHCs, more marginalized people would end up in local hospital emergency departments," Director of Health and Support Services , Mary Chudley.
October 3, 2024
“I’ll be part of a community. It’s a great feeling knowing my rent won't go up and I’ll never have to be homeless again," Brett, Cool Aid resident.
May 21, 2024
“Enjoying a meal and chatting with our cooks may be the only human interaction someone has that day," Food Services Manager, Paul Stewart.
May 21, 2024
"I felt super-excited to be in a clean, shiny home in such a beautiful neighbourhood. My self-worth was back...," Jody, Cool Aid resident.
February 14, 2024
"Besides a better diet, the gift cards give dignity, choice, and a boost to our clients’ mental health,” Frontline Supervisor, Amanda Nurse.
February 13, 2024
From now until Feb. 29, Cool Aid's Everyone Deserves to Smile campaign is raising funds for life-changing dental treatment.