In the Media

Lightening the World Through Giving: 2025 Impact 
​April 2026
​During the 2025 holiday season, Canadians made a meaningful impact through the Light the World Giving Machines. Located in six cities, the kiosks allowed donors to purchase essential items for those in need. More than 100,000 items — valued at $400,000 — were donated to support 25 Canadian and two global non-profit organizations, with 100% of funds going directly to these partners.  As one of the recipients, Saanich Neighbourhood Place is using these donations to support children, families and individuals with food, mental health resources and essential care — helping our community not just survive, but thrive.  Since 2017, the initiative has raised nearly $97.5 million CAD worldwide, helping millions of people and continuing to grow each year.  👉 [Read the article here]
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 Important Announcement Made in SNP CFC
October 2025
Patty Hajdu, minister of jobs and families, joined Victoria-area MPs Stephanie McLean and Will Greaves, visited our SNP Child & Family Centre on Friday, October 10th, to announce automatic tax filing for low-income families, an expansion of school food programs, and a renewal of the Canada Strong Pass program.
Check out the articles from the links below: 
Times Colonist               Nelson Star
Victoria News                 Island Social Trends
 

CBC Radio - Jacquelin Green 
October 2024
In the article titled “How BC’s Political Parties plan to make life more affordable”, Jacquelin unpacks what individuals need to not just survive but thrive in our community. Check out the CBC radio article here. 
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CBC Radio - Jacquelin Green 
​September 2024
Our Executive Director, Jacquelin Green, was featured on CBC radio on September 25th, 2024. Radio show, On the island with Gregor Craigie, conducted a story titled, "How the parties say they'll take on the housing crisis ahead of BC's election". Take a listen, here!

Programs at the Vancouver Island Correction Centre - Jacquelin Green Interview 
May 2023
Our Family Services Manager, Jacquelin Green, gave an interview to the Keeping In Touch ENewsletter that supports ​BC families. She talks about the Parenting Programs offered to incarcerated dads who have young families. You can view the article from here.  

​The Coalition of Neighbourhood Houses Video 
2023
We are a proud member of the Coalition of Neighbourhood Houses that consists of 10 different neighbourhood-based not-for-profit organizations in the Capital Region. We offer a continuum of supports and services to children and youth, individuals, families and seniors in our communities. Check out the CNH video below.

Community Votes Victoria 2021 
We are pleased to share that we have been nominated four times in the Community Votes Victoria 2021 contest for our childcare services and cooking classes. If you'd like to vote for us, please visit Community Votes Victoria and find us in the "Education, Lessons, Courses" section in the "Cooking Classes" category. You'll also find us in the "Parenting and Childcare" section in the categories of "Best Childcare Services" and "Daycare Services" as Saanich Neighbourhood Place, Beansprouts Infant and Toddler Care, and our Full o'Beans Preschool. Thank you to the folks who have nominated us. Voting closes on December 5, 2021. 

Food Security Connection Film 2021
Earlier this year, the Good Food Network and the Food Literacy Working Group released the 'Food Security Connections' documentary, exploring food insecurity through stories from people in our community and from individuals and organizations that are working to alleviate food insecurity through food justice efforts. We are so pleased to have collaborated on this project, and you will see some of our staff and participants included in the film.

Commercial Building Award 2021
We are pleased to share that we have been nominated for our new Child and Family Services building in the annual Commercial Building Awards  designed by Iredale Architects.  Winners will be announced in November 2021 and we are grateful to everyone who contributed to this project. We recently had award-winning architectural photographer Andrew Doran in the building to take photographs for the contest. View photos here.

Saanich Approves SNP New Child & Family Centre 2021
With the support of community, our new Child & Family Services building was constructed behind Pearkes Rec Centre. The new centre offers 49 childcare spaces for local families. In June 2021, we were waiting for final approval from City Council to open our doors. Thank you to our community for their overwhelming support. You can read the article here.

Pandemic Pregnancy - Interview on CBC Radio 2021
In May 2021, our executive director Corinne Hilton was interviewed on CBC Radio about the impact of the pandemic on families. She speaks of the challenges for pre and post natal parents and how Saanich Neighbourhood Place has adapted services to continue to support the community in these uncertain times. Listen to the interview here. 

The Victoria Community Leadership 2019
The Victoria Community Leadership Awards celebrate the inspiring stories and successes of community leadership in Greater Victoria. For the past 15 years, businesses in our region have been recognizing the contributions of local leaders who demonstrate commitment, inspiration, encouragement, and accomplishment. Our Family Services Manager Jacquelin Green was a ‘Thriving Child and Youth Award” recipient in 2019 for her outstanding work with families in the community for more than twenty-plus years. View the article here.

Family Services Manager Jacquelin Green Vital People Article 2019
In 2019, our Family Services Manager gave an interview to the Times Colonist about her ongoing commitment to community service. View the article here.