Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a regional university with a range of programs that respond to local needs. VIU welcomes all learners and actively engages with marginalized communities to provide access to high-quality teaching. Many of our students have already overcome multiple barriers in order to achieve their dream of higher education. During this unprecedented pandemic some of our most vulnerable students are struggling to stay in school. We ask your help in supporting our emergency fund to help with their immediate needs such as food and housing, to keep them and their families healthy and safe.