COMMUNITY
giving back
At House of Savoy we are deeply committed to giving back to our community. We therefore partner with the below non-profit local organisations in a variety of ways. If customers do not want their apparel back after their contract has ended we donate their pieces to:
+ 1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre Society
+ Victoria Cool Aid Society
+ Quadra Village Community Centre
1Up
1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre Society is a charitable organization that has served the evolving needs of single parent families since 1978.
Mission: To provide single parents, caregivers and children opportunities for learning and growth through our resources and services.
“Building strong families and bright futures”
COOL AID
Working with their partners in the Capital Region, Cool Aid offer life-changing services to adults who are impacted by poverty, colonization, stigma and homelessness. These services include permanent housing, emergency shelter, health and dental care, meals, employment assistance, and social and recreational opportunities.
Sandy Merriman House – Provides emergency shelter for 25 women who are homeless.
Next Steps Transitional Shelter – Provides a more home-like environment for shelter guests making progress to get their lives back on track.
QUADRA VILLAGE community centre
The Quadra Village Community Centre (Downtown Blanshard Advisory Committee) is a safe and welcoming gathering place in the neighbourhood of Hillside-Quadra. They work together to nurture community well-being by providing a wide-range of services and programs to meet the needs of their community, from pre-natal support to senior’s advocacy. Please visit www.qvcc.ca to learn more.
February 2023
FOUNDRY VICTORIA YOUTH CLINIC
Launching early February we began our Be Yourself, Love Yourself Campaign where 50% of proceeds from our HoS CREATIVE line (hand painted one-of-a-kind repurposed items) and 10% of all our store sales during Valentine's Week were donated to FOUNDRY Victoria Youth Clinic
OCTOBER 2023
Breakfast2music
“Sadly, many students in schools across the city go to class every day without having eaten in the morning . . . ” ~ Maryanne T, Principal SD#61
Proper nutrition is vital for a child’s ability to engage and learn. Breakfast2Music is committed to providing children with healthy food at elementary, middle and high schools. Governed by a Board of Directors, Breakfast2Music works in partnership with the Victoria Foundation and School District 61 to assess funding and administer it to schools that need it most.
With a goal of $10,000 we were honoured to help local non-profit society Breakfast2Music in surpassing this total.
Autumn
Seats & Feets
For the months of September and October, we hold our annual “Seats and Feets” underwear and sock drive. For every dollar donated by our wonderful customers House of Savoy matches the amount. This fundraiser allows us to purchase new socks and underwear for two local shelters; the Sandi Merriman House and the Next Steps Transitional Shelter.
- 2021 total raised $1400
- 2022 total raised $1200
- 2023 total raised $1500
AUGUST 2022
INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS SOCIETY
Every year we hold a Backyard Pop-Up Market where we include "super-sale" racks with items priced at $5, $10, $25 & $50. All the proceeds from these sales are donated to the IRSSS.
- Summer 2022 = $1000
- Summer 2023 = $4270
June 2022
Victoria High School
We are often asked what is done with unsold grad dresses.
In 2022 we started a wonderful program . . .
We partnered with Victoria High School to supply them with formal wear including: gowns, tuxedos, clutches, jewelry and footwear to be given to any grad who was in need of something special.
Congratulations to ALL the grads
June 2022
Rainbow Refugee
During the last week of June 2022 we donated 10% of the weeks' sales to Rainbow Refugee. This wonderful Canadian charity promotes safe, equitable migration and communities of belonging for people fleeing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or HIV status.
SPRING 2022
#Standwithukraine Fundraiser
Between the months of March and May 2022, we held a fundraiser for the Canada Ukraine Foundation. During this time we donated $20 from every purchase of our signature House of Savoy candle. Thanks to the generosity of our customers we were able to donate $1000 to the Canada Ukraine Foundation.
AUTUMN 2021
BCSPCA
In November of 2021 due to massive rainfall, the Sumas Prairie experienced catastrophic flooding which left not only residents but animals struggling for survival. During the disaster House of Savoy launched an in-store initiative to assist with relief.