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Kidnapping, torture, execution of family or friends, sexual assault, exploitation and threats. These are the kinds of horrors that Syrian refugees, who now call Canada home, may have experienced escaping from one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. United Way British Columbia (UWLM) is investing $158,000 into mental health support programs to help
Caring for seniors can be stressful. A recent report published by B.C.’s Office of the Seniors Advocate found that 29% of unpaid caregivers in B.C. are in distress. Unpaid caregivers, most of whom are family members, are often the only thing standing between a senior being able to continue living at home and needing to
Sometimes the biggest barrier to getting help is knowing where to find it. February 11 is 2-1-1 Day. United Ways across Canada are bringing attention to 211, a free help resource available across the country. In British Columbia, bc211 serves the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Squamish-Lillooet and Sunshine Coast. United Way British Columbia is the
This Family Day, however you define your family, spend some extra time together with those people and creatures who light up your life. Whether it’s dining together to celebrate Lunar New Year, going skating together, or taking your dog for a walk on a new trail, here are 61 activities to do this Family Day
BCIT’s inaugural United Way Pool Jump created a big splash at their North Vancouver Marine campus this past week. Members from BCIT’s leadership department agreed to take the plunge if BCIT met their United Way fundraising goal. The costumed pool jumpers included: • David Porter, Associate Vice President, Education Support and Innovation • Dawna Mackay, Acting Associate Vice President,
Rainbow arrived in Canada from China when she was a very young woman. She came alone; both her parents had died and she spoke little English. Eventually, Rainbow married and had two children. She spent the first few years here in and out of hospital with illness. Because she couldn’t speak English and felt isolated
Twenty-five individuals start school tomorrow in the next session of United Way’s Public Policy Institute. This leadership program is designed to help non-profit leaders learn how to shape and influence public policy. This is the sixth year that United Way British Columbia has run this program. Topics being explored in this session range from literacy
Today BMO donated $75,000 to United Way British Columbia. This corporate gift from BMO Bank of Montreal, BC & Yukon Division, represents only a portion of the overall monies raised by BMO to help even the odds for people in need in the community. Another $25,000 was donated to United Way through BMO Capital Markets,
Green onions got their groove on in a song written by Booker T. Jones in the 1960s. Move over green onions: The North Shore’s Edible Garden Project lets cucumbers, squash, tomatoes and other veggies and fruits get the attention they deserve too. “We share, we farm and we teach. The Edible Garden Project is all
Do I pay my rent or do I eat? Do I pay for electricity or do I pay for gas? Do I pay for food or do I pay for feminine hygiene products? Those were Victoria’s* choices. The 31-year-old single mother and her son had just moved to Richmond on an advance provided by her
Gathering together to share a meal is healthy, grows friendships and builds stronger communities. Food is a powerful incentive for us all. How do we know this? We confirmed it! United Way British Columbia in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health conducted a qualitative research study to understand the role food plays in social support programs.
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United Way launches urgent fundraising appeal to help Syrian refugees Between 2,500 and 3,000 Syrian refugees – having escaped the worst humanitarian crisis in the world – will arrive in the Lower Mainland over the next several months. Forty percent of these new arrivals will be children under 18. They will need our support as
As 2015 comes to a close, we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible support from individuals, organizations and communities across the Lower Mainland. Together, we’ve helped move families from poverty to possibility, we’ve inspired kids to be all they can be and we’ve helped build strong communities for all. Here’s a round up of some of the most memorable tweets
Sometimes it’s tough to be a kid, especially when your parent’s are struggling to make ends meet. They can be too busy working or too tired to take care of you. In some Lower Mainland neighbourhoods, and especially in single parent households, up to 50% of kids live in low-income situations. This affects their health
A group of students from Burnaby’s Byrne Creek Secondary school will be wrapping presents to raise funds for United Way. They will be wrapping gifts at 1121 Robson Street (in front of The Gap) in downtown Vancouver
Today is graduation day for 38 individuals with big personalities and big hearts. Every year, local companies, organizations and unions generously sponsor or loan individuals to help United Way raise millions of dollars to help those most in need. These individuals are called Campaign Associates. Campaign Associates have a huge impact. Individually, each Campaign Associate
A comprehensive report published today by United Way British Columbia breaks down population, economic and social statistics in 14 Richmond neighbourhoods. Data is compared to Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, and Metro Vancouver in the report. United Way’s Richmond Community Profile shows that Richmond’s population has grown by 50% over the past two decades growing from 126,624
photo credit: European Commission DG ECHO While getting together with friends and family is reason enough to celebrate, you can add a heartwarming purpose: help our newly arriving Syrian refugees get a great start in their new home. United Way British Columbia has launched an urgent fundraising appeal to help the Syrian refugees who are
For 15 years, Muoi Ly has brightened the lives of Downtown Eastside seniors cooking at the Downtown Eastside Seniors Centre. Her smile and attention to detail make seniors feel welcome at the Centre everyday. In 1980, Linda Minamimaya started as a volunteer with the Youth Search Program at the Association of Neighbourhood Houses. Now 35