Greater Victoria Acting Together
We are a coalition of diverse organizations from across Greater Victoria that work together to advocate for issues of common concern. Together, we are building a fairer, more sustainable Victoria region.
In our era of crises, we need effective leaders and organizations. We use the tools of community organizing and leadership development to prepare civil society to protect our democracy, engage decisionmakers, and create change for the common good.
Campaigns
affordable Housing
Everyone deserves a home, but in this economy many are unable to afford safe housing. We believe in Homes for All. Join us in exploring how co-operative housing can help meet that vision.
Climate Justice
Future generations in the CRD deserve sustainable, stable communities. Help us explore Cooler Cleaner Air, Better Transit, and how we can protect our local environment.
Future Issues
We listen to the needs of our community and build capacity to address urgent challenges.
History
We are a team of people from diverse backgrounds and organizations that care about finding effective solutions for our community's challenges and acting on them.
Since 2018, we have a history of creating positive change in Greater Victoria. As an affiliate of the Industrial Areas Foundation, we draw on an 80+ year old broad-based community organizing tradition. Using our collective power, we have been able to champion wide-ranging initiatives such as the community-led crisis response team pilot, the legalization of secondary suites, increased funding for youth leaving foster care, accessible transportation solutions, old growth forestry protections and more.
Join Us in Taking Action
There are many ways to get involved.
Encourage your organization, union, faith group, or workplace to join as a member. Volunteer. Donate. Share your industry expertise. Sign up for newsletters.
Events & Training
We post regional events that inform us of our humanity and remind us of our inter-connectedness, and to celebrate the richness of our diverse community.
We also host our own workshops and events, and provide training in Industrial Areas Foundation organizing and power-building. GVAT is a leadership development institution: Reach out to us if you want to find out how you can level up as a leader in your community.
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