Help the most vulnerable as our communities respond to COVID-19.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic.
COVID-19 is having unprecedented effects across our communities. Along with our partners, United Way British Columbia is working to address the most pressing needs, supporting our network in new and caring ways, ensuring everyone in our communities gets the help that they need. We are seeing neighbours helping neighbours. Volunteers stepping up.
Everyone has an important role to play.
We will get through this together.
We know that in our region many people could not, and cannot, afford to adequately prepare for how COVID-19 is affecting their family. Many do not have supports, should they need to self-isolate. Those who already face barriers—things like poverty, homelessness and social isolation—need even more help during this time. This is why we are listening to and working closely with our community partners to identify areas of urgent need and co-creating impactful and timely solutions.
Together we can keep our community strong.
Crisis is not unfamiliar to our region.
United Way British Columbia has responded to the most urgent and pressing challenges throughout our 90-year history, and we have always been there for each other. While COVID-19 is having unprecedented impact, we will tackle this pandemic with a familiar approach; by mobilizing everyday citizens in building collaborative solutions and creating life-saving connections in the communities we all love and call home.
We know that when we work together we can make a difference.
Your gift will allow us to invest resources where they are needed most:
Basic needs
Ensure people have access to life’s essentials, such as food.
Help to seniors
Ensure that while vulnerable people are isolated, they are also supported.
Capacity for community services
Ensure that community partners can continue to do their vital local work.
Mental health support
Enable crisis lines and system navigation services.
Support for volunteers
There are amazing people rallying to support others. They need our help too.
When you give to United Way, you are helping to establish a relief fund that enables us to respond to the community needs in the most nimble, timely and impactful ways—from providing immediate support to long-term resources to rebuilding community resilience.
As the situation changes, United Way will work with our community partners to adapt.