Raising children alone can be overwhelming. Between skyrocketing housing costs, juggling childcare, and trying to put food on the table, single parents in Greater Victoria often face impossible choices. For more than 40 years, 1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre has been standing beside them, offering not only practical resources, but also compassion, community, and hope.

At 1Up, parents find more than a thrift store or a drop-in centre, they find connection. Whether it’s a workshop on budgeting, a mentor who’s walked the same path, or simply a warm cup of coffee and someone who listens, the centre helps families feel less isolated and more Empowered.

One parent described 1Up as “a place where I finally felt seen. I went from struggling alone to knowing I had a village behind me.” That sense of belonging can make all the difference for families working toward stability and brighter futures.

And now, the community has a unique opportunity to make its support go twice as far. An anonymous donor has stepped forward to match every donation made between September 25 and November 30, dollar for dollar for up to $25,000.That means every gift, big or small, will have double the impact on local solo parent families who need it most.

In a city where the cost of living can push parents to the breaking point, 1Up offers a lifeline. With community support, that lifeline can be stronger than ever.

Empower single parent families to thrive by donating today.

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