CHANGE A LIFE
stories, news, and other happenings in our community
Active Aging BC and United Way British Columbia have partnered to keep older adults active as they age. Thirty “Seniors Active Aging” grants were distributed across BC in 27 communities. Programs range from connecting First Nations elders to community recreation in Prince George, to intercultural Tai Chi in Surrey, to chair yoga in Mission and
Hunger Awareness Week runs until September 23. The annual event is put on by Food Banks Canada and is meant to raise awareness of the solvable problem of hunger in Canada. Food banks across the country hold events to tell the story of the work they do, and the stories of hungry Canadians assisted by
When we work together, amazing things are possible. Like pulling a plane weighing 127,900 pounds down a runway with just the grit, determination and strength of 15 people. This is what happened today at the 3rd annual UPS Plane Pull for United Way. Despite the rainy weather, 27 teams participated raising $40,000 to support children,
When we work together, amazing things are possible: running a great campaign, making our community stronger, changing the world. And, on Thursday, September 15, over 300 enthusiastic volunteers prepared to do just that when they attended the kick off [Link to Flickr RevUP page] of United Way’s 2016 fundraising campaign. United Way Employee Campaign Chairs, Leadership
Looking for some free family fun where you can also feel great because you’re helping a good cause? Come out to the third annual UPS Plane Pull for United Way British Columbia, this Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm at 5960 Ferguson Road, Richmond, rain or shine. Cheer on teams of 15 people as
This year’s United Way campaign is off to an amazing start thanks to United Way’s Pacesetters. Their generosity is helping bring lasting, positive change to the lives of children, families and seniors living right here in the Lower Mainland. Together we are helping to create a world of endless possibilities for everyone. Over 90 organizations
Since 1916, Alexandra Neighbourhood House has been serving the community of South Surrey and Crescent Beach. Now it’s celebrating its centennial with a Homecoming Festival on the lawn of Camp Alex, this Saturday, September 10, from 3 – 7 pm. United Way has supported this neighbourhood house for almost as long. People are invited to attend
While most students are starting school today, 40 of the Lower Mainland’s brightest leaders are one step ahead of the curve. They have just graduated from United Way’s Campaign Associate training. Every year, local companies, organizations and unions generously sponsor or loan individuals to help United Way raise millions of dollars to help those most
Labour Day in Canada originated with a Toronto printer’s strike in 1872. Printers were fighting for a 9-hour workday in an age when many people were working 12 hours a day. Fast forward to today and we’ve made significant gains in working hours, wages, health benefits, and pension security. But families are struggling to make
It’s the last long weekend of summer. It’s also Canada’s 144th Labour Day. Labour Day celebrates workers achievements and has its roots in an 1872 printer’s strike in Toronto where workers fought for a nine-hour workday. Here are some ideas on what to do this weekend. Have a picnic with your neighbours! This Friday, from
Right across the province kids are getting ready to either start school or go back to school. In the Tri-Cities more than 50 immigrant and refugee kids just graduated from a six-week summer camp held this summer. The program was run by Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISS of BC) and funded by United
One of the best indicators of school success is not just the ability to read, but a love of reading. Fostering an interest in reading among youth who are faced with social-economic barriers can be a challenge, particularly in the summer months. This is where the Frontier College Aboriginal Summer Literacy Camp comes in funded
Parents, are you ready for your child to start school? Kindergarten is an exciting time of transition for your little one. We can all probably remember our first day at kindergarten: it’s a memory that’s etched deeply into our memories. Now it’s time for your child to start kindergarten. You might be just as anxious
There are 34 indigenous languages in B.C. But fluent speakers only make up four percent of the First Nations population according to a 2014 report on the status of B.C.’s First Nations languages. A story in The Vancouver Sun features Elizabeth Phillips, 77, the last fluent speaker of her Sto:lo people’s language, Halq’emeylem. She lives
On August 11 the view at the TELUS garden rooftop was even more spectacular as 150 dynamic young leaders gathered at the Impact Red: Rooftop Social in support of United Way British Columbia. The Rooftop Social was the inaugural event for Impact Red, a movement harnessing the vision and generosity of GenNext, or millennials, in support
Nicola (Nikki) Hill has been hired as the new Director of United Way British Columbia’s Labour Participation Department. The role works within the United Way and Labour movement to channel their collective energies toward a common goal to address community issues and needs, and helps ensure that there is a broad range of accessible, universal
United Way British Columbia’s seniors program Better at Home has embarked on a one year project with the Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) to assess the emerging needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) seniors’ population. The project will also examine how to provide services in a linguistically
There are lots of ways to celebrate BC Day this summer weekend! Here are a few ideas. Watch log rolling and axe throwing then dig into a barbecue and a logger’s stomp dance at the Squamish Days Logger’s Sports Festival, July 29-August 1. Enjoy music, mixology and smoked meat at West Vancouver’s annual Harmony Arts
The REAL Program at Kelvin Elementary in New Westminster involves volunteer students from SFU to work with kids on developing their social and sports skills. Statement of Intent to Merge: United Way Fraser Valley and United Way British Columbia The Board of Directors of United Way Fraser Valley and Board of Directors of United Way
It’s Pride week in Vancouver, a week of celebration in Davie Village leading up to one of Vancouver’s most colourful events: the Pride Parade. The parade starts at noon at Robson and Thurlow Streets on Sunday, July 31. This is the 38th annual parade and the event is expected to attract a crowd of 650,000