CHANGE A LIFE
Hundreds of B.C. youth formerly in government care are receiving money when they need it most, thanks to the Youth Futures Education Fund. This year 811 former youth in care are eligible to receive funds while they pursue their post-secondary education. The funds help them pay for part of their living expenses while they study,
What’s the secret of a long life? For 86-year-old Bernice, it is painting, crocheting and playing ukulele, while 93-year-old Janine credits eating properly – meat, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. And like 74% of seniors over 85 they are living in their own homes. Like a growing number of Richmond citizens, these women are at the
Over 350 advocates are set to descend in at the Provincial Summit on Aging November 6 to 8, hosted by Healthy Aging by United Way and the Community-Based Seniors’ Service Leadership Council. The second biennial summit will bring together leaders from local organizations, older adults, family and friend caregivers, academia and government. The diverse group
Today the Government of British Columbia announced a contribution of $250,000 in 2019-20 to the Youth Futures Education Fund. The funding will provide students formerly in foster care with access to funding for costs beyond tuition such as buying books, groceries, paying bills and rent. “Former youth in care pursuing their educational dreams don’t always
When we work together, amazing things are possible. Working together makes strong communities. Today at the 2017 Community Partner Awards Lunch, United Way British Columbia celebrated another year of amazing things, recognizing its important, impactful and inspiring community partnerships in the cities and neighbourhoods we are honoured to call home. Keynote speaker Alia Sunderji, SFU
Congratulations to Joe and Rosalie Segal and family! The prominent philanthropists have been recognized with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes an individuals’ extraordinary contribution and dedication to the fundraising profession. They were also lauded with The Giving Heart award in the category of Outstanding Philanthropist to an Organization Raising over
Each year, a key group of supporters take on the challenge to “jump start” our annual campaign by becoming a United Way Pacesetter. Last year, the generosity of this incredible group of organizations resulted in almost $2.6 million raised for United Way. Their support, just like yours, means hundreds of thousands of our community’s kids,