CHANGE A LIFE
stories, news, and other happenings in our community
In her day job, 30 year old Oge Anoliefoh is passionate about the environment at Vancouver Airport Authority. In her job as an environmental technician, she is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance in areas such as air quality, water quality, and hazardous materials management Outside of work, she’s passionate about her community environment and is
Each year on and around June 21, communities around the world come together to harness the volunteer spirit and improve the conditions in which they live. Join us for a #DayofAction Day of Action is an opportunity for communities to come together and address the issues that matter most to them. For some, it’s stuffing
Winner 2016 Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex Individual Champion of Mental Health Award Alf is a committed community leader. He is active in many community initiatives that focus on mental health and a passionate volunteer, advocate and supporter of United Way. His many roles include the United Way Co-Chair of the very successful Great-West Life
Like all Canadians, we are heartbroken by the wildfire affecting thousands of residents in Fort McMurray and surrounding communities – and we want to do everything we can to help. From immediate crisis support to long-term rebuilding, United Way will be there on the long road to recovery. You can help support our neighbours in
This week is BC Family Caregiver Week. We know that caring for seniors can be stressful. For anybody who is caring for an elderly family member or friend, or knows someone who is, the 2016 United Way British Columbia Family & Friend Caregivers Information and Resource Handbook is an indispensable resource. This free handbook is
With staff and volunteers spread across communities in Alberta, The United Way of Fort McMurray has launched a campaign to raise funds for the recovery and rebuilding phases of this disaster. Donations are now being accepted at www.unitedforfortmcmurray.ca. By donating to United For Fort McMurray you will be helping tens of thousands of our city’s
Michael McKnight, President and CEO of United Way British Columbia, welcomed nearly 1,200 delegates to United Way’s annual Community Leadership Conference with a Host City Reception at the Vancouver Aquarium presented by United Steelworkers. Steve Hunt, Director, District 3, United Steelworkers said in a statement, “As a global union striving for social justice, we
United Way Worldwide’s annual Community Leaders Conference is coming to Vancouver, May 9-12. The Community Leaders Conference is United Way’s premier leadership event and brings together corporate, government and nonprofit sector leaders with United Way community leaders from Mumbai to Memphis and everywhere in between. Conference attendees share opportunities and promising practices that inspire and move United
On behalf of the United Way London & Middlesex Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Dalton to the position of Interim CEO. Karen will begin transitioning into the role immediately and officially begin on Andrew Lockie’s last day as United Way CEO on May 12, 2016. A life-long Londoner,
Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning. Every year, we recognize and remember those who have lost their lives to work-related incidents or occupational disease. The Day of Mourning is also a time to re–new our collective commitment to creating safe workplaces. This year, WorkSafeBC, the B.C. Federation of Labour, and
Thousands of programs and services will be just a click away as United Ways are collaborating to bring bc211 online services to the entire province. bc211 coverage is currently limited to the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Squamish-Lillooet and the Sunshine Coast. Over the next year, bc211 will expand its online service across the province. The
Last weekend, United Way British Columbia welcomed our new neighbours from Syria to their new homes at four United for Refugees welcome lunches. The grassroots events were held in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey and Vancouver at community schools. Local community agencies set up information tables, volunteers staffed the lunch and activities, and new Canadians enjoyed a welcoming
TransLink employees, unions and its family of companies raised $276,750 for the community through their 2015 campaign for United Way British Columbia. Employees from TransLink, B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, Transit Police, and union members of MoveUP (COPE local 378), CUPE 4500, CUPE 7000, Unifor 111, and Unifor 2200 contributed their time
Enthusiastic participants of the 2016 United Way Public Policy Institute (UWPPI) are half way through their semester meeting each month at UBC Robson Square. UBC Robson Square is the venue sponsor for this innovative six-month training program which equips non-profit leaders on how to influence the public policy process. United Way is grateful to be
Happy National Volunteer Week! Volunteers are at the heart of healthy and resilient communities across the Lower Mainland because volunteers are the heart of United Way. None of the work we do would be possible without our volunteers. Last year over 5,000 volunteers gave something of themselves in support of United Way. YOU are the
This week is National Volunteer Week! We know from experience that volunteers are at the heart of healthy and resilient communities across the Lower Mainland. Not only do the efforts of these volunteers make our communities a better place for all, but research says that volunteering can lead to a happier and healthier life. What
A report published by Vancity suggests that in order to develop a robust local food system, the high price of farmland in Metro Vancouver needs to be addressed. The report, Home on the Range: Cost pressures and the price of farmland in Metro Vancouver, found the average price per acre for farms under five acres
With relatively high incomes, relatively low unemployment and crime rates, and a relatively high vacancy rate, the Tri-Cities appear to be a good place to live. A comprehensive report published today, United Way British Columbia Tri-Cities Community Profile, breaks down population, economic and social statistics in the three cities and two villages that comprise the
No matter what the score, kids in our community win every time the Vancouver Whitecaps FC play. At their season opener on March 6th against the Montreal Impact, thanks to McMillan LLP and their Corners for Kids campaign, $1,500 was raised for children in need across the Lower Mainland. This is the second year in
This Sunday, March 20 is the 4th International Day of Happiness. Every year, to mark the occasion, the United Nations releases the World Happiness Index to report on the state of global happiness. This year 157 countries were ranked based on happiness levels calculated by evaluating different variables including, GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy and generosity to