Local Newsletter, Capital Daily, Raises $150,000 for Neighbourhood Housing

Vancouver Island Newsletter, Capital Daily, has made headlines following a recent fundraising success for the local community. In just ten days, Capital Daily surpassed its original goal of raising $110,000 and went on to collect more than $150,000. Funds were raised as part of the Holiday Donation Drive organized to support local families in need. Capital Daily’s contribution was made in collaboration with the United Way to benefit Neighbourhood Houses in Greater Victoria.

How did this locally-grown newsletter go on to raise this amount ahead of the deadline?

Capital Daily prides itself on providing in-depth reporting and long-form journalism, focused on the source of its writers - Victoria, BC. All information found in this locally-grown newsletter is proprietary, accurate, and analytical, which has resulted in a dedicated subscriber base and growing audience. Although the journalist team is small, it is their unique, entertaining, and unbiased perspective that has gone on to resonate with so many individuals and build a loyal following.

By creating such a consistent and reliable source of information, Capital Daily has grown its subscription list to more than 45,000 individuals. It is these loyal subscribers that answered Capital Daily's call for support with unprecedented urgency.

What was the outcome?

Vancouver Island locals stepped up to donate approximately $75,000 in donations, which was then matched by Victoria-based organizations - The Tiny Foundation, Heart Pharmacy, Jawl Properties, and a couple of anonymous donors. These combined donations contributed to a life-changing sum of more than $150,000. All funds raised were part of the Holiday Donation Drive organized to support local families in need. Capital Daily’s contribution is made in collaboration with the United Way to benefit Neighbourhood Houses in Greater Victoria.
Based on the successful outcome of the holiday fundraiser, Capital Daily is just getting started community giving. Moving forward, Capital Daily will continue to grow its subscriber base by prioritizing local news, organizations, and those in need. Subscribe to the daily morning newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca today.