Beacon Services News Today

A food security program delivering meals to seniors on a low income or facing health challenges could soon end in Greater Victoria if funding doesn’t come through.

The Victoria Hand Project, which helps create prosthetic arms and hands, is working with local partners to open a new clinic in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Other work involves constructing additional shelter-bed spaces, common-area updates and general building maintenance. Due to the technical nature and size of the renovation, materials alone for the project are estimated to cost upwards of $200,000, double the typical renovation cost taken on by the organization. The renovation does not include the cost of replacing kitchen fixtures and appliances, which will be borne by the Salvation Army. HeroWork partners with up to 200 companies and more...