This year, AVI Health & Community Services proudly celebrates 40 years of making a difference — 40 years of compassion, advocacy, and community care across Vancouver Island. From our beginnings as the AIDS Vancouver Island Society to our evolution into a broader health and community services organization, AVI has stood at the forefront of health equity, harm reduction, and social justice.
AVI is hosting its Annual General Meeting on November 25th from 4:00-6:00pm. The organization is launching a Membership Drive to invite new members and renew existing ones, as membership plays a key role in governance and community voice. We invite YOU to be part of the next chapter of our story.
What You Can Do
- Mark November 25th in your calendar for the AGM and register for the event through Eventbrite
- Become a member or renew your membership today so you’re ready to participate.
- Invite friends, colleagues, and partners in the community to learn about AVI and consider membership.
- Share the news of this milestone year—Learn about upcoming 40th Anniversary events.
🌿 Why Membership Matters
When you become a member of AVI Health and Community Services, you’re doing more than signing your name — you’re standing up for inclusive, evidence-based care and dignity for all. Membership is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to support AVI’s work.
Members play an important role in supporting AVI’s mission and vision, participating in our Annual General Meeting, and ensuring the community’s voice guides our future. Already a member? Invite your friend to become a member today!
🎉 40 Years Strong — and Looking Ahead
Over the past four decades, AVI has grown from a small volunteer-led initiative into a trusted organization serving multiple communities across Vancouver Island. We’ve witnessed immense progress — and we know there’s still so much work to do.
As we look ahead to the next 40 years, our vision remains clear: health, dignity, and inclusion for everyone.
Your membership helps sustain that vision. Together, we can continue to provide support, prevent infection, combat stigma, and strengthen community.
💌 Join (or Renew!) Your Membership Today
Being a member is free, so there is no barrier to entry — just a simple form.
👉 Join or Renew Your Membership Here
Whether you’ve been part of AVI’s journey for decades or are connecting with us for the first time, we’d love to welcome you as a member of our organization.