CHANGE A LIFE
This contest is now closed. Congratulations Jane Weiss (@ejaneweiss) for winning 2 tickets to the Vancouver Canucks! Win a pair of Canucks tickets generously donated by United Way Cabinet Member Sarah McCullough from Spectra Energy Transmission. Contest Details: United Way British Columbia is offering up a pair of tickets to the Canucks vs. Islanders on
When Asha and Ashley heard that their respective employers, the City of Vancouver and CIBC, were looking to loan someone to United Way to help with workplace campaign fundraising, they jumped at the opportunity. For Asha, an active volunteer in her community and activist in her union, it was the excitement of something new that
A new model for seniors care has been developed in the Netherlands. Dan Levitt, a gerontologist at Simon Fraser University describes the community in the Vancouver Sun. Weesp has been designed specifically for people with advanced stages of dementia. There is a grocery store, a theatre, an art studio, a beauty salon, a doctor’s office,
For more than 30 years, United Way and Labour have worked together to improve lives and strengthen communities. Behind the achievements of this partnership are people who dedicate their lives and careers to advocating for social change. Three outstanding individuals, who have done just that, were recognized yesterday at the 21st Annual Labour Appreciation Night.
The 21st Annual Labour Appreciation Night, hosted by United Way British Columbia, the Vancouver and District Labour Council and the New Westminster and District Labour Council, will take place on Wednesday, December 4. The event, which is sponsored by Pacific Blue Cross, acknowledges the many contributions that Sisters and Brothers have made to the community.
Imagine… Helping to feed a young child who is participating in early learning programs. Giving kids the key to success through storybooks, literacy assistance and parent support. Providing phone support to anyone in the community in need. Well, imagine no more. Today on December 2, Giving Tuesday, you can make incredible things like this happen
On November 25, union counsellors, labour council delegates and labour activists came together for the 24th Union Counsellors’ Breakfast, hosted by United Way British Columbia at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The guests, who were also attendees at the biennial BC Federation of Labour Convention, learned about upcoming events and training opportunities offered by the CLC
You’ve worked hard this campaign. You’ve grown your United Way campaign. You’ve innovated. You’ve encouraged teamwork. You’ve engaged all members of your organization – unions, Gen Next, everyone. Now, it’s time to reap the rewards. The Scotiabank & United Way Community Spirit Awards will be presented February 25, 2015 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver –
The 2014 BC Child Poverty Report Card released today by First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition says that little progress has been made to reduce child and family poverty in BC. At 21%, BC’s child poverty rate is higher than the Canadian average of 19% and represents 169,420 children. In their media release,
Bullying Awareness Week is on now. The goal of the week is to raise awareness about bullying amongst students while promoting positive relationships and providing youth with real-life solutions to help them deal with bullying behaviour. In a statement, B.C.’s Parliamentary Secretary for Student Support and Parent Engagement Jane Thornthwaite talks about Bullying Awareness Week:
A new report released by Megaphone Magazine says the life expectancy of a homeless person is about half that of the average British Columbian as reported in The Vancouver Sun. The causes of death also vary widely: accidental deaths accounted for 47 per cent of homeless deaths in the province over eight years, compared with
United Way’s Public Policy Institute will take the stage in Seattle as part of the Imagine, Independent Sector National Conference, Nov.16-18. PPI faculty Mike Harcourt will present broad lessons learned from his experience in public office that relate to non-profit advocacy. He will also talk about why he felt it was important to help non-profits
Three hundred everyday heroes started the morning right attending Best Buy Canada’s Lower Mainland United Way kick off Tuesday, November 5. United Way 2014 Campaign Cabinet Chair and Best Buy Vice President of Administration & Corporate Human Resources, Grant McTaggart hosted the event at the organization’s Canadian Headquarters in Burnaby. Young Mom and United Way
Yuri Fulmer has practically done it all. No matter what his volunteer role—from United Way loaned representative to Board Chair—he has always exemplified the kind of dedicated generosity that makes him a philanthropic leader in the community. Last night at the 2014 United Way Pathfinders Dinner held at the Four Seasons Vancouver, Fulmer was recognized
For the second year in a row, a number of maritime employers and unions are banding together to raise money for United Way. Last year, Waterfront United raised $545,000 to help children, families and seniors in the Lower Mainland. From pancake breakfasts, to pizza lunches and human hamster races. more than 6,000 people are having
In order for any business to thrive, you need people who are willing to put their passion into action. At KPMG, this philosophy is integral to its core business. But it is also at the heart of its commitment to corporate social responsibility. Through its support of United Way, the people at KPMG aren’t just
3.8 million people in Canada cannot access the food they need. Close to 1 million people use food banks each month. October 17th is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The B.C. Poverty Reduction Coalition has launched an awareness and advocacy plan: Chew on This. According to the 2013 Hunger Count published by
Earlier this month, Labour leadership, Campaign Associates, CLC Labour Participation Department staff and community leaders came together at the Labour Campaign Breakfast to kick off the 2014 United Way campaign in unionized workplaces. Guests were inspired to raise support for United Way by Terri Van Steinburg, President of Kwantlen Faculty Association (FPSE Local 5). The
It’s easy to take for granted the ordinary things in our lives, but for many people in our community, an ordinary life is just not possible. With your generosity and United Way’s help, we have the power to change people’s lives. None of the work we do would be possible without our donors. In 2014/15,
Canada ranks fourth when it comes to the well-being of its older residents according to Global AgeWatch Index. The index ranks countries on scales that measure economic security, health and other factors. Norway and Sweden were at the top of the Global AgeWatch Index while Afghanistan ranked last of the 96 nations in the index