Community

INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS SOCIETY

August 2022 - PRESENT

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.

- August 2022 = $1000
- August 2023 = $4270
- August 2024 = $6865
- August 2025 = $8000

QUADRA VILLAGE community centre

2021 - PRESENT

We proudly support the Quadra Village Community Centre boutique with any unclaimed items from ended contracts. They work tirelessly to nurture local health and stability, offering a wide range of programs that meet the evolving needs of our collective, including prenatal support and advocacy for seniors.

Please visit www.qvcc.ca to learn more.

PERIOD POVERTY

2024 - PRESENT

Through September and October, House of Savoy holds our annual Period Poverty fundraiser. We are committed to this cause and match every dollar donated!

Period Poverty is the lack of access to essential menstrual products, hygiene facilities, and education. It is a reality that affects many in our community:

• + 1 in 5 Canadians who menstruate struggle to afford essential products.
• + 35% of individuals have had to sacrifice other budget essentials to afford menstrual hygiene.
• + This issue disproportionately impacts youth, gender-diverse individuals, and marginalized communities.
  
  This fundraiser allows us to purchase menstrual products for 4 local non-profit organizations; Sandy Merriman House, Peers Victoria, Wear2Start and Quadra Community Centre.

- 2024 total raised $988
- 2025 total raised $1600

Victoria High School

June 2022 - PRESENT

We are often asked about the journey of our unsold formal wear. In 2022, we launched a heartwarming initiative that has since become a cornerstone of our community outreach.

We are incredibly proud to partner with Victoria High School, supplying their students with everything needed for a memorable graduation, including gowns, tuxedos, clutches, jewelry, and footwear. To date, we have donated hundreds of items to ensure that every graduate, regardless of circumstance, has access to something special for their big day.

By giving these beautiful pieces a second life, we are honoured to support both the circular fashion movement and the bright futures of our local youth.

Seats & Feets

Autumn 2021 - 2023

For the months of September and October, we held our annual “Seats and Feets” underwear and sock drive. For every dollar donated by our wonderful customers House of Savoy matched the amount. This fundraiser allowed 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

COOL AID

2021 - 2023

Working with their partners in the Capital Region, Cool Aid offers 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. 

Breakfast2music

October 2023

“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 an initial goal of $10,000, we were honoured to help the local non-profit Breakfast2Music surpass their target, reaching a remarkable total of $15,800!

FOUNDRY VICTORIA YOUTH CLINIC

February 2023

In February 2023 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.

Rainbow Refugee

June 2022

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.

#Standwithukraine Fundraiser

Spring 2022

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.

BCSPCA

Autumn 2021

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.