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The health benefits of knitting are many – stress, anxiety, pain and memory loss reduction, and creative fulfilment. Another benefit: community building. Every Monday, Lower Lonsdale’s Knitting Kittens, a group of 12-15 women gather at North Vancouver’s John Braithwaite Community Centre for conversation, friendship and charitable works. “When I came here I was very depressed.
Bob Wiens, a true champion of local love, was recognized as the 2019 Joseph and Rosalie Segal United Way Community Vision Award at a dinner with friends and family at the storied Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Now in its 33rd year, the Community Vision Award recognizes individuals or families who have shown outstanding commitment to local love through
According to new research released today by United Way British Columbia, almost half (46%) of British Columbians say they sometimes feel lonely – but there is an upside. The same poll also found that giving back as part of a group, whether you donate time or money, makes us feel better than doing it alone.
Enter the Tote your Local Love contest giveaway, here! “To me, local love is feeling a deep connection to both people and place, as well as taking action to make things better where you live.” Once a volunteer for community development work in Kenya and Rwanda, Kama now brings her drive to enrich others’ lives locally as an engaged teacher, blogger and mother.
Enter the Tote your Local Love contest giveaway, here! Reg Lok is something of a triple threat– harnessing body, mind, and spirit to build joy among her neighbours. Reg is a kinesiologist, mom of two and works in digital marketing – all the tools she needs for a full life. To Reg, local love means
Enter the Tote your Local Love contest giveaway, here! Gloren Guelos is a multipotentialite. If this term is new to you, you’re not alone. It means she draws from many passions and creative pursuits—including dance teacher, mentor, volunteer, holder of the Miss BC 2016 and Miss World BC 2019 titles, and current competitor for Miss
Enter the Tote your Local Love contest giveaway, here! “Community can be defined geographically, but it’s the circles I run in that define local love.” It is family, colleagues, and people committed to a cause.” Kahir is busy. He’s a gerontologist by training, but by choice a servant leader. He volunteers for BC Original Minds Association, the Ismaili community and teaches technology to seniors. This is the Kahir we see. As an Ismaili Canadian Muslim, his shared
Congratulations to the class of 2019! Twenty-one changemakers from the non-profit sector in B.C. have all just graduated from this year’s United Way Public Policy Institute (PPI). The Institute is a professional development program designed to help leaders from the non-profit sector create lasting social change. Through PPI participants to deepen their understanding of public
On December 6, 1989, 13 female students and a female administrator at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal were murdered. The names of these women were: Geneviève Bergeron Hélène Colgan Nathalie Croteau Barbara Daigneault Anne-Marie Edward Maud Haviernick Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz Maryse Laganière Maryse Leclair Anne-Marie Lemay Sonia Pelletier Michèle Richard Annie Turcotte Annie St.-Arneault They were killed because they were
By design, parks are “bumping spaces” – a place to bump into your neighbours, and make connections that build community. But sometimes that bumping needs a little nudge. Young mom Han loves to spend time with her daughter Amy at their local South Vancouver park. Together, they take part in a pop-up program, designed for
Libraries are amazing. Beyond a place to check out new and favourite books, they are important focal points in our communities. Local libraries are places to take part in activities, access services, and use facilities, at zero or nominal cost. Libraries are multi-purpose hubs whose offerings reflect local needs: meeting spaces, early childhood education programs,
A mountain range of menstrual products was on display at United Way’s head office March 20, the culmination of United Way’s 2nd annual Tampon Tuesday campaign. After tallying each tampon, disposable pad, reusable pad, menstrual cup and pair of menstrual underwear, the total amount of individual products donated surpasses 220,000, with many more still rolling
For over 87 years, United Way has been supporting individuals of all ages and backgrounds across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. We fund over 174 agencies to deliver more than 350 programs that help children, families and seniors. Last year alone, we supported 400,000 people.
98% of seniors living in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley say their quality of life is “good” or “very good” – if they attend community-based programs. Seniors participating in these activities show a higher level of satisfaction with their quality of life and social interactions than those who do not, a new poll by
Sheila Ross, a long-time community supporter has been recognized with the 2017 Joseph and Rosalie Segal United Way Community Vision Award. She received the tribute Tuesday night surrounded by family and friends at United Way British Columbia’s annual recognition event for major gift donors, the Pathfinders Dinner. The Community Vision Award recognizes individuals or families
On September 21, 2017, United Way British Columbia celebrated its first annual United Way Day! The Day was proclaimed in 13 communities served by United Way: Anmore, Belcarra, Burnaby, New Westminster, City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, Vancouver and Whistler. To celebrate, we asked individuals to
On September 29, 2017 members from Vancouver’s thriving tech community found a new way to interface by participating in United Way’s Tech Grind. Teams raced to the top of Grouse Mountain and the infamous Grouse Grind, all while raising funds for United Way British Columbia. In total, almost $30,000 was raised for life-changing programs and
For over 87 years, United Way has been supporting individuals of all ages and backgrounds across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. We fund over 174 agencies to deliver more than 350 programs that help children, families and seniors. Last year alone, we supported 400,000 people.
Diversity, inclusion, celebration, love – these are the elements that define the communities and neighbourhoods United Way is proud to support, and honoured to call home. They make our cities vibrant and beautiful. They provide strength to us all, no matter our age, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or ability. They build great todays
Diversity, inclusion, celebration, love – these are the elements that define the communities and neighbourhoods United Way is proud to support, and honoured to call home. They make our cities vibrant and beautiful. They provide strength to us all, no matter our age, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or ability. They build great todays