CHANGE A LIFE
When starting college or university, most young people have support from their families to cover living expenses like rent, food and transportation. Unfortunately, these supports are not available to everyone, including former youth in care. Youth like Soraya Bellou. From foster care to medical school Growing up, life could be challenging and unstable for Soraya
Trinity has lived with her Grandma, Ramona since she was four because her mother and father struggle with addiction. On a typical day after school, nine-year-old Trinity would go home to her Grandma’s. She’d do homework, watch some TV and play with her dog. That changed when she enrolled in a United Way’s School’s Out
Twelve-year-old Kieneshia loves sports. She excels on her school’s basketball and volleyball teams, and enjoys playing soccer and lacrosse. “Sports make a big difference for me,” she says. “I make friends. I feel good in my body and I know what to do.” One year ago, her life was very different. Kieneshia often felt sad
The most important part of our community is love. And no surprise either – a community is a lot like love! It comes it all shapes and sizes. It isn’t defined by age or experience. It blooms through diversity and inclusivity. It thrives when reciprocated and supported. It has the power to change the world.
Lucca is one of 170,000 children in the Lower Mainland between the ages of 6-12. Just like his mom, Miriam, a single mother, Lucca loves soccer. The 9-year-old is also passionate about poetry. Thanks to a unique United Way School’s Out program in Burnaby, he gets to participate in both. “Soccer’s my favourite, but I
Peanut butter makes a great sandwich – all that gooey goodness binding the bread together. Summer camp is a bit like peanut butter, connecting the end of the school year with the beginning of a new school year. Kids learn new skills and make new friends and like it as much as they do peanut