VIRCS proudly celebrated its 36th Annual General Meeting and Community Celebration, bringing together over 200 clients, members, funders, partners, and staff. The event highlighted community strength and the agency’s commitment to a more inclusive environment. VIRCS also proudly announced the return and reappointment of Luis G. Aguirre as Executive Director, ushering in a renewed chapter of leadership and stability

Video: 2025 Annual General Assembly: Election and Board Appointment​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Video: 2025 Annual General Assembly – Program Reports & Event​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Live Stream: AGM 2025 – Voting, Board Election & Program Speeches​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

A Nourishing Welcome. Welcome Gardens contribution to the Victoria Foundation Vital Signs Report. September 2024

Canadian Newcomers Information Session 14 Aug 7-9 PM

Support service for Canadian newcomers launches in Langford

Newcomer entrepreneurs benefit from the New To Canada program with the Chamber of Commerce. VIRCS, participates as proud community partner.

VIRCS participates of the New to Canada entrepreneur support program with The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

Interview with Jayanthi Rajkumar, Senior Settlement Counsellor at VIRCS. Making Immigration Work. The reality of newcomers making Victoria their new homes. Douglas Magazine. 

Interview with Ava Shabestari, Enable Program Coordinator at VIRCS. VIRCS Receives Community Grant for Transformative Initiative focusing on food insecurity, culturally sensitive mental health, and fostering youth leaders for immigrants and refugees.

Nasim Hamed. Manager of VIRCS' BC Newcomer Services Program receives King Richard III Coronation Medal from hands of Her Honour Lt. Governor, Janet Austin.

Interview with Luis G. Aguirre VIRCS' Executive Director on Douglas Magazine. Power Issue.

Luis G. Aguirre VIRCS' Executive Director receives Founders and Eve's Award at Royal Roads University.

The Chamber of Commerce "New to Canada Program" to boost entrepreneurial potential amongst newcomers, supported by VIRCS. Alejandra Chacon Gallardo, a success story.

VITAL PEOPLE: Victoria fair will raise money for newcomer Welcome Gardens.