the Dock

05/12/2026

📣 Join us the Dock - Centre for Social Impact this Thursday in Victoria for an evening of connection, conversation, and storytelling with Future of Good.

This gathering brings together Future of Good readers, nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community builders to meet each other, share what they’re working on, and get a clearer sense of the work happening across the sector. The event will begin with a short talk from Anouk Bertner, Executive Director of Future of Good, on the importance of storytelling in this work, how to talk about what you’re doing, why it matters, and how to step into your own voice and perspective. From there, we’ll move into some light, structured networking to support conversation and connection.

👉 Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-of-good-whats-your-story-tickets-1987661988514

05/07/2026

📣 Tonight! Calling all Victoria nonprofits, local businesses, and social enterprises! Join us for the next Community Connect at theDock! At this event, you'll have the chance to:

🎓 Learn from a local social venture: LampPost: Hear from Simon Larocque Co-Founder of LampPost, as he shares how the platform evolved from a simple events newsletter into a go-to hub for discovering what’s happening across Victoria.

🤝 Network with Purpose: Connect directly with leaders and representatives from diverse organizations who are all working towards a better Victoria.
🌈 Discover Synergies and Collaborative Opportunities: Explore how your organization's mission and resources can align with others, creating powerful, mutually beneficial collaborations.
⭐ Share Insights & Best Practices: Learn from fellow community builders and contribute your own expertise to a collective pool of knowledge.

Whether you're a nonprofit seeking corporate partners, a local business looking to enhance your social responsibility efforts, a social enterprise aiming to expand your reach, or a community member who wants to hear about what is going on behind the scenes, this Community Connect event provides you with the ideal platform. Let's learn and work together to build a more resilient, equitable, and vibrant Victoria for everyone.

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-connect-at-thedock-x-lamppost-whats-posted-whats-possible-tickets-1987293419113

01/08/2026

Join us for an engaging and informative evening at theDock: Centre for Social Impact, focused on how technology can empower local non-profits to do more good with fewer resources.

We’ll hear from three great speakers from our community exploring SEO, AI, and Tech Stacks!
Whether you’re a charity, foundation, or social enterprise, this session will highlight accessible, mission-driven technology solutions that make a difference.

Click the link in the bio to learn more and snag your spot!

12/19/2025

📣 We are hiring! Join our team at theDock: Victoria, BC's only dedicated impact coworking space as our first Community Manager, Culture & Community Building! This new role will be responsible for growing our amazing coworking community, ensuring our Victoria's amazing members are having a great experience, and managing our sales, marketing, and storytelling.

👉 Full details, including hours and salary can be found in the job posting here: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/scale/58481
👉 Know someone who would be an amazing fit for this opportunity? Please share it with them! 🙏

11/25/2025

Join us tomorrow evening, November 25, at 6:00 PM!

We can build community by designing better public spaces! Get an introduction to placemaking, and then dive deeper into examples of how two forms of placemaking – little free libraries and road murals – can be used to build safe, connected, and resilient communities. This talk explores ways in which individuals, community groups, and municipal governments can support placemaking, and the role that visualization and data can play in promoting placemaking.

Click the link in the bio to grab a seat!

11/18/2025

Curious about how you can leverage community bonds for your project?

Join Tapestry Community Capital and Thrive Impact Fund at The Dock for a Lunch & Learn on Community Bonds 101 this Friday! You’ll hear real examples from across sectors, learn how the model works, and discover how it could become a new tool in your funding toolkit. Because when communities invest in themselves, everyone is stronger for it.

Click the link in the bio to learn more and snag your seat!

11/15/2025

Yorkseed officially lands in Victoria! Join us for the launch of Yorkseed’s Victoria Hub, bringing together investors, founders, and changemakers driving innovation and collaboration across Canada’s growing venture landscape.

​The evening’s theme, “Democratizing Ownership,” explores how the next generation of investors and builders are reshaping access, equity, and opportunity. Expect a dynamic mix of founders, funders, and visionaries sharing ideas and building meaningful connections.

Link in the bio to snag your spot!

11/12/2025

Tomorrow we’re welcoming Clare Thomas into theDock for her to talk about her exhibition on display here, “Fire is Coming”. This mix of quilt making and collage is intended to help demonstrate how the media has the power to both catastrophize and normalize the phenomenon of ever-increasing fire.

If you’d like to learn more, then click the link in the bio and sign up!

10/29/2025

Join us for Community Connect Victoria, a premier networking event designed to cultivate collaboration between the vital nonprofits, innovative local businesses, and impactful social enterprises right here in Victoria, British Columbia.

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08/05/2025

Victoria Changenakers. Don’t miss the chance to connect in person at theDock, including a chance to hear from local zero-waste business Zero Waste Emporium Co-Owner Michael Demakiling about his experience owing and operating a local impact busienss.

📣 Calling all Victoria nonprofits, local businesses, and social enterprises! Join us Community Connect on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT at theDock. This is your chance to network with purpose, discover synergies, and spark new collaborations to strengthen our community.

🎟️ Light refreshments provided. Minimum $1 donation for tickets. Learn more and get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-connect-tickets-1470857477309