Serving Fun, Food,
Friends & Community
Greek Fest is looking forward to continuing the tradition of giving back to the broader community.
Through the years, our festival has contributed to more than a dozen organizations, charities and causes that serve children, families and communities across Vancouver Island, British Columbia and the broader global community.
The Victoria and Vancouver Island Greek Community Society has contributed to numerous community events, charities and causes including the following:
Sponsorships:
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Canada Cup games – International Diving Competition held at SCP
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Water Polo international competition held at SCP
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2006 Canadian Police Canine Championships
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Financial Contributions: an infusion insulin pump system to a 12 year old boy with diabetes
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Fire victims in Greece via the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Canada and the Canadian Hellenic Congress
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Tillicum Hot Lunch Program
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Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC
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Canadian Red Cross to assist those impacted by the 2005 Tsunami
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Greater Victoria Hospitals Foundation
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Victoria Heart Institute Foundation
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British Columbia Lung Association
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Mount St. Mary Foundation
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BC Children’s Hospital Foundation​
Household Support:
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Food, clothes household items to Salvation Army
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Food certificates for one needy family per year
