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Monday 9am - 5pm 6pm - 4:30pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm 6pm - 4:30pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm 6pm - 4:30pm Thursday 9am - 5pm 6pm - 4:30pm Friday 9am - 5pm 6pm - 4:30pm

Victoria Cool Aid Society

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On Facebook Monday through Friday, 9-4:30, except holidays. We build homes, lives and community. In 1968, the Cool Aid Hostel opened its doors.

We create opportunities for people who are homeless or living in poverty. We make a difference through housing, health care, support and emergency shelters. Our mission was to provide short-term, emergency shelter to transient youth travelling the country. In 1972, we launched our first dental clinic. Throughout the 1980s, Cool Aid grew as one of British Columbia’s largest non-profit organizations

, with an increasing focus on the development of safe, affordable housing. Fifty years after our initial launch, Cool Aid has developed a successful reputation by creating accessible, affordable, and alternative housing programs and holistic health services for people who need it the most.

09/02/2026

A huge thank you to our media sponsors!

As we count down to our 2026 Health + Homecoming Gala, we want to give a heartfelt shoutout to CHEK News, Times Colonist, and CFAX1070—our fabulous media partners this year.

Thank you for helping us spread the word and rally our community behind such a meaningful cause.

We're so grateful to have you with us as we prepare for this special night!

Interested in becoming a sponsor or donating an auction item? Please contact Daniela at [email protected].

For more information or tickets to our Health + Homecoming Gala www.coolaid.org/gala/

08/31/2026

"I think we've all planned our kids' funerals"
Lisa Grant
Mother, artist, and advocate for her daughter's dignity and safety

08/27/2026

“When I walked into my apartment, I broke down. I didn’t think I was worthy of something like this.”

For decades, Marc used substances to cope with childhood trauma. He wanted recovery badly and after treatment, he stayed sober for 7 months. But without a safe housing option, he returned to the streets and relapsed within weeks.

When he got the call that he had been accepted into Johnson Manor, our substance-free recovery housing, Marc felt hopeful for the first time in a long time.

“Somehow, if I didn’t believe in myself, they did,” he says.

With a place to heal, Marc is building a life he’s proud of—attending counselling, connecting with others, and giving back as a volunteer, supporting people facing what he once faced.

“This place has changed my life. I’m living proof that this kind of program works.”

To watch Marc share his story: youtube.com/shorts/Pw5JZcqpIJ0

To learn more about supporting Cool Aid’s recovery programs: www.coolaid.org/support-long-term-recovery/

Interested in becoming a sponsor or donating an auction item? Please contact Daniela at dlara@coolaid.org.For more infor...

08/25/2026

Interested in becoming a sponsor or donating an auction item? Please contact Daniela at [email protected].

For more information or tickets to our Health + Homecoming Gala
www.coolaid.org/gala/

08/24/2026

A huge thank you to Gilead Sciences!

We're so grateful for Gilead's generous sponsorship of our Health + Homecoming Gala and for their ongoing partnership that goes so much further than one night.

In addition to the Gala, Gilead supports our nurse-led hepatitis C programs, and they're currently helping fund our hep C outreach work in Duncan and Nanaimo.

Looking ahead, we're excited to be joining an HIV medication study with them, launching in the new year!

Partnerships like this make a real difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Interested in becoming a sponsor or donating an auction item? Please contact Daniela at [email protected].

For more information or tickets to our Health + Homecoming Gala www.coolaid.org/gala/

08/17/2026

Some supporters show up once. Others become part of the Cool Aid community.

A big thank you to Knappett Projects Inc. for sponsoring this year’s Health + Homecoming Gala and for standing behind us over the years. Your support has taken many forms—including building something that will have an impact on our community for years to come: the Dr. Joe Haegert Community Health Centre.

We’re grateful for your partnership, your commitment to our community, and the fact that we can always count on you!

Thank you, Knappett Projects Inc.!

Interested in becoming a sponsor or donating an auction item? Please contact Daniela at [email protected].

For more information or tickets to this year's Gala, www.coolaid.org/gala/

08/11/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to welcome Helen Edwards back as the presenting sponsor of this year’s Health + Homecoming Gala!

Helen’s commitment to community runs deep. A lifelong volunteer, author and historian, she believes that giving—whether through time, energy or financial support—can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Thank you, Helen, for continuing to stand with Cool Aid and for helping make this year’s gala a success. We’re so happy to have you with us again!

Learn more about Helen and her work at helenedwards.ca.

For more information or tickets to this year's Health + Homecoming Gala on September 26th, visit coolaid.org/gala

08/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Crow's Coffee, now open at The Chestnut (210 Gorge Road)!

At just 21 years old, owner Camellia Lagan brings her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for people to the neighbourhood. Her vision is simple: to create a welcoming space where residents of The Chestnut, neighbours, and visitors can connect over coffee, conversation, and community.

We hope you'll stop by, say hello to Camellia, and help make Crow's Coffee the community gathering place she envisions. ☕

07/27/2026

Not every meaningful gift comes with a dollar sign. Food, clothing, hygiene supplies, professional services. They all help keep our programs running and our doors open across Victoria.

Curious what we're looking for right now? Our wish list is live and updated regularly at coolaid.org/in-kind-donations.

Thank you to everyone who shows up for our community in whatever way they can.

07/24/2026

A sweet celebration made even sweeter!

A heartfelt thank you to Ruth & Dean for generously donating a beautiful birthday cake for our collective birthday celebration at Hillside Terrace, our assisted living residence for seniors.

Celebrating birthdays together is a special tradition that fosters connection, caring, and a sense of belonging. Your thoughtful donation helped make the day even more memorable and brought plenty of smiles to everyone who attended.

Thank you, Ruth & Dean, for helping make our residents feel celebrated and cared for. Your generosity means so much to our Cool Aid community!

Address

749 Pandora Avenue # 101
Victoria, BC
V8W1N9

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
	6pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
	6pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
	6pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
	6pm - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
	6pm - 4:30pm

Website

http://CoolAid.org/

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