United Way - Lower Mainland

June 2010

Elders Financial Abuse Awareness Dialogue Project

It is estimated that one in 12 seniors in BC experience some form of financial abuse. Five per cent of older British Columbians living at home experience one or more forms of abuse at the hands of family members. In the Lower Mainland, 39.7% of the population is foreign born and 28% are living with their children.
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Labour partner receives YWCA Women of Distinction award for Arts, Culture and Design

Ardell Brophy is a member of United Way of the Lower Mainland's Campaign Labour Committee representing United Steelworkers Local 2009. On June 1 she was awarded the YWCA Women of Distinction award for Arts, Culture and Design.
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Elders learn how to spot a wolf in sheep’s clothing

Ethno-cultural seniors share strategies to prevent financial abuse. A new approach to raising awareness about elder abuse launches Wednesday in Vancouver.
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They call him the Ambassador of Goodwill

Albert Battistoni has discovered the secret of a long and successful life. It’s simple, actually. You’ve got to keep moving and you have to stay connected to people. There’s also a magic ingredient: laughter.
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United Way Public Policy Institute to be launched in January 2011

The first of its kind in British Columbia, the United Way Public Policy Institute will bring together public policy experts to work with senior managers in social services and health-related agencies who want to better understand and influence the public policy process.
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BC's building trade unions make $10,000 donation

BC's building trade unions have made a donation of $10,000 to United Way of the Lower Mainland in memory of Rick Dowling, Business Manager of Local 213 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 31
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United Way and Union Night with Vancouver Whitecaps

More than 250 tickets were sold through the June 6 United Way & Union Night out with Vancouver Whitecaps FC event. A portion of the proceeds went to United Way of the Lower Mainland.
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Amazing volunteers from 19 organizations strengthen community through Vancouver Sun United Way Day of Caring

The Vancouver Sun United Way Day of Caring is a unique opportunity for employees in the workplace to come together, develop team-building skills and make a difference in our community by taking part in one-day work projects at Metro Vancouver not-for-profit social service agencies.
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A United Way funded seniors planning table in action

A United Way funded seniors planning table in Burnaby is doing great things. The group will be sharing an update about their activities in a presentation to Burnaby City Council on June 21.
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Vancouver Sun United Way Day of Caring volunteers give back

This month, 19 organizations volunteered to help strengthen their community through the Vancouver Sun United Way Day of Caring.
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