Vital Signs uses local knowledge to measure the vitality of a community and support action towards improving collective quality of life. Local data gathered through the program is used to support evidence-based, locally-relevant solutions to improve the quality of life at the community level.
The 2024 Vital Signs report is now available!
Reach out to info@crfoundation.ca to request your hard copy or a presentation to your business, group, or club.
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Strength & Awareness
Vital Signs is a national program led by community foundations and coordinated by Community Foundations of Canada that leverages local knowledge to measure the vitality of our communities and support action towards improving our collective quality of life. More than 80 communities in Canada are using Vital Signs to mobilize the power of community knowledge for greater local impact.
The purpose of Vital Signs is to examine and raise awareness of the strengths and challenges facing the community of Campbell River. Outcomes of the project will guide and support solutions that will be a catalyst in sustaining and improving our quality of life.
The report includes Campbell River’s census area, and in addition to data collection and detailed statistical analysis, the Community Foundation has engaged the community in a consultative process that invited the inclusion of local opinions and information. Issue areas included are Arts & Culture, Belonging & Leadership, Children & Youth, Environment, Gap Between Rich & Poor, Getting Started in the Community, Health, Housing, Learning, Safety, Seniors and Work.
Since it was founded in 1990, the Campbell River Community Foundation has supported many local non-profit organizations and local initiatives in the City of Campbell River and area served by School District 72.
