Parent Empowerment
Award date
May 2024
Amount
$460,000
Organization
1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre
Purpose
To provide a variety of programs and supports to single parents in the Victoria area.
1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre (1Up) has been committed to serving the varied and changing needs of single parent families in the Greater Victoria area since 1978. It provides practical support, opportunities for growth, and a sense of hope to single parent families across Greater Victoria.
Guided by skilled and committed staff and trained volunteers, 1Up offers important services to create foundations for personal and community growth in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. It is committed to accommodating individual differences and respond to changing needs. Today, it serves over 1,800 families, with the promise of a brighter future, not just today, but well into tomorrow, and creating a stronger and more vibrant community in the process.