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  • Healing in Community: New Drop-in Groups for LGBTQ2S+ and Youth Survivors
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    Healing in Community: New Drop-in Groups for LGBTQ2S+ and Youth Survivors

    ByReception May 29, 2025June 5, 2025

    At the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC), we know that healing isn’t linear — and it doesn’t happen in isolation. For many survivors, especially those who are queer, trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit, gender-diverse, or youth,…

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  • Why We Race: Compassion in Motion
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    Why We Race: Compassion in Motion

    ByReception May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

    The Triathlon of Compassion returns on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre — and we’re inviting you to race with purpose. More than just a swim, bike, and run, the Triathlon…

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  • Triathlon of Compassion 2025
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    Triathlon of Compassion 2025

    ByReception April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

    The Triathlon of Compassion is back! Dust off your running shoes, bikes, and swim caps! It’s time to get ready for the 2025 Triathlon of Compassion. Sunday, June 22, 2025 Esquimalt Recreational Centre, 527…

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  • Board of Directors resized
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    Why Now Is the Time to Step Up: Join VSAC’s Board of Directors

    ByResource Development and Communication April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

    At the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC), we have always stood on the frontlines, advocating for survivors and working to end sexualized violence through healing, education, and prevention. But we can’t do this work…

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    Volunteer Position: Committee Member

    ByVSAC Board April 10, 2024April 14, 2025

    We are seeking new members to serve on VSAC Board committees who are committed to supporting the work of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC).

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    Volunteer Position: Director — Board of Directors

    ByVSAC Board April 10, 2024April 12, 2024

    The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization committed to ending sexualized violence through healing, education, and prevention. We are dedicated to supporting women and all Trans survivors of sexual assault and childhood…

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  • Celebrating Our Reinstated Charitable Status: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community
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    Celebrating Our Reinstated Charitable Status: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community

    ByCarissa Ropponen October 18, 2023October 24, 2023

    Dear Community, We are thrilled to share that that Victoria Sexual Assault Centre has officially had its charitable status reinstated, and we are overjoyed to be able to continue our mission of making a…

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  • Announcement of New Executive Director
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    Announcement of New Executive Director

    ByCarissa Ropponen June 14, 2023June 15, 2023

    The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Samantha Loppie has been hired as its new Executive Director. Loppie replaces Elijah Zimmerman, who led the Centre from 2020…

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  • Announcement of Executive Director Transition
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    Announcement of Executive Director Transition

    ByCarissa Ropponen February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

    Dear community members, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC), we are writing to advise you that Elijah Zimmerman has resigned from the position of Executive Director…

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  • Listening to Black Youth & Creating Safer-Braver Spaces in Community and Schools
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    Listening to Black Youth & Creating Safer-Braver Spaces in Community and Schools

    ByCarissa Ropponen January 24, 2023January 25, 2023

    Black Youth Empowerment Presents: Listening to Black Youth & Creating Safer-Braver Spaces in Community and Schools Black Youth Empowerment (BYE) presents a Pro D-Day Workshop on Safer-Braver Spaces made by Black youth for educators…

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