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This November 21, join The Existence Project for a special screening of “Moving Day“, a documentary that intimately chronicles the eviction of a homeless encampment in downtown Victoria during the height of the pandemic. Held at Cinecenta at the University of Victoria from 2:00-4:30 PM, this event invites housed and unhoused communities, students, service providers, … Read more
DONATE NOW Support the Existence Project in Humanizing Homelessness The Existence Project is seeking $50,000 in community support to continue our work of humanizing homelessness across British Columbia in 2025. Through storyteller training, listening workshops, and public events, we empower people with lived experience of homelessness to reclaim their narratives, while fostering understanding and empathy among housed community members. … Read more
We’re on the look out for new steering committee members who can provide strategic support and advice to the Existence Project’s work. Specific skills in marketing, curriculum development, strategic planning or fundraising would be a great asset. The Steering Committee is a voluntary advisory group to both the Existence Project and MakeWay Senior Management Team. … Read more
Dennis, a writer, poet and storyteller who has experienced intermittent homelessness throughout his lifetime sat down with us to discuss his process coming out and speaking publicly to his experience on the street. Transformation, empowerment and the ability to have a choice in life all underlie a complex, candid and hopeful discussion with a man who has overcome homelessness.
A mini-documentary profiling Shea Smith, a resident at Beacon Hill Park. Shea, a recognized leader and representative of the homeless community in Victoria, spoke to us about how he landed at Beacon Hill, his personal and community experience during the COVID era and the challenges and opportunities he sees for housing the homeless community.
Mayor Lisa Helps has been serving the City of Victoria in her current role since November 15th, 2014. This Wednesday, she joins us to talk about policies and processes in municipal government, and examine the relationship between public spaces and personhood.
David Arthur Johnston became a recognized figure across communities during the 2008 Right to Sleep campaign that saw his arrest and eventual trial lead to a landmark ruling allowing people to sleep in tents in public parks overnight.
Kay Martin, a peer support worker downtown, shares her experience of the impact of COVID in homeless communities, temporary housing solutions, and possible next steps.