SPONSORED BY
COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS
COMMUNITY BUILDER Scale Collaborative Scale Collaborative works to build a strong social change sector on Vancouver Island. We support leaders, organizations and public institutions to incorporate enterprising and impactful approaches to strengthen local communities and social economy. LEE HERRIN, KRISTI FAIRHOLM Since 2014, we have worked MADER AND KRISTI RIVAIT with hundreds of organizations and have convened initiatives such as Social Enterprise Catalyst (30+ partners), Coastal Communities Social Procurement Initiative (20+ members) and THRIVE Impact Investment Fund. In response to COVID-19 and in partnership with community allies, Scale supported 50+ non-profits and charities through ‘Survive & Thrive’ and ‘Thriving Non-Profit’ programs with a focus on financial resilience. Scale manages theDock - Centre for Social Impact, a community space for social entrepreneurship, coworking and community gathering, innovative programs and events.
Behind every impressive business is an impressive team.
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WINNER
Victoria Cool Aid Society
Cool Aid believes that “everyone deserves home.” We create hope and opportunities for people who are homeless and living in poverty. For over 50 years, Cool Aid has provided affordable housing, emergency shelters, primary health and KATHY STINSON dental care, nutritious meals and wellness programs for tens of thousands of local residents. As one of the largest employers in the region, with 340 employees at 18 locations, we support about 12,000 adults a year through our diverse range of services, including serving 360,000 meals in the community for those who would otherwise go hungry. The heart of our organization is community, and every day Cool Aid strives to help our most vulnerable citizens make positive changes in their lives and to support them in their journey forward.
Congratulations to all the nominees of the 2020 Greater Victoria Business Awards.
WWW.COOLAID.ORG Working together to build good business and great community.
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