This week we learned of hateful, racist flyers distributed in Richmond, and a swastika spray-painted on a North Vancouver street. These acts do not reflect the community that we live in, or the Canada that we love. At United Way British Columbia, we are beyond appalled. Today, we are reaching out to all across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley to say that we must join together to fight discrimination and hate. For decades, we have worked with generous donors, dedicated organizations and incredible volunteers to create a community that we can all be proud of. Together we connect newcomers to programs and services, we welcome refugees and help them build a better life, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, we strengthen our Indigenous community, and so much more. Diversity is the heartbeat of our city. It’s what makes our community rich, vibrant and beautiful. Age, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, differing abilities, values and beliefs–these are just some of the many differences that help to make up the very fabric of our community. Our vision at United Way British Columbia is that we live and breathe every day in a healthy, caring, and inclusive community. A community where everyone can access opportunity to reach their full potential, no matter where they live or where they’re from. For a city to be great, it has to be great for everyone. Everyone in our community has the right to live, participate, and work in a community that is free from discrimination and harassment. We must be vigilant to prevent these dangerous sentiments from growing, and becoming a regular occurrence in what we know is a warm and welcoming city. Today, we must all stand up and fight against this hate and discrimination – this simply cannot become our new normal. Let’s all stand united for strong communities. Kids, families and seniors need your help. Please give. Share this: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn #unitedwearecommunity
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