Happy National Volunteer Week! Volunteers are at the heart of healthy and resilient communities across the Lower Mainland because volunteers are the heart of United Way. None of the work we do would be possible without our volunteers. Last year over 5,000 volunteers gave something of themselves in support of United Way. YOU are the people that drive this United Way movement. And because of you, every single dollar goes further to help more children, families and seniors in need. Thank you! One day at a time, one project at a time, volunteers are actively making a direct difference across the Lower Mainland through The Vancouver Sun Day of Caring program. This program brings United Way’s funded agency partners together with United Way donors to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities. Teams of employees get up close and personal learning more about their community and resources available to people in need. They also have fun doing it! Last year over 80 projects that included painting, landscaping, serving meals to seniors, and supporting kids and staff at local daycares at a United Way funded agency were completed by teams of employees from across the Lower Mainland. Day of Caring is sponsored by the Vancouver Sun. “The Vancouver Sun is proud to be a longtime supporter of the United Way through our employees and corporate sponsorship. As title sponsor of this year’s Day of Caring, we are honoured to play a part in providing meaningful and practical volunteer opportunities in support of United Way’s funded agency partners. We encourage all Lower Mainland citizens to make a difference in their communities.” – Robert McLaughlin Regional Vice President, Editorial, Western Region for Postmedia Network. “A great community is created by acts large and small and by working together. We are extremely grateful for our longstanding partnership with The Vancouver Sun and their ongoing support. Together, we make a positive difference one project at a time,” said Michael McKnight, President & CEO, United Way British Columbia. Learn more about all of the great Day of Caring projects taking place throughout the year through social media on Twitter (#dayofcaring) or on Facebook.
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