Thousands of people in need will once again get to have a full Christmas dinner, thanks to Dodd’s Furniture & Mattress. The Vancouver Island institution is hosting three meals in communities with a Dodd’s location.
 
In Greater Victoria, Christmas dinner will be Friday, Dec. 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at Our Place Society on Pandora Street. Dinners are also planned for Nanaimo on Dec. 18, and Campbell River on Dec. 22.
 
Gordy Dodd is well known across the province for his television commercials as well as his philanthropic work helping others. Dodd earned a Lifetime Achievement award at the Chamber’s 2019 Business Awards. Dodd, as well as all Lifetime Achievement winners, will be celebrated on Feb. 3 at The Chamber’s first-ever Business Hall of Fame Gala.