United Way - Lower Mainland

March 2011

Passion. Action. Impact.

National Volunteer Week (NVW) pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who graciously donate their time and energy. This year’s 68th annual NVW takes place the week of April 10 to 16.
Read More

Here's what putting family first entails

United Way partners, First Call’s Adrienne Montani and Seth Klein of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, had an op-ed published in the Vancouver Sun on March 21.
Read More

Make a Movie that Makes a Difference

UWLM is inviting the public to make movies that make a difference with the chance to win prizes and receive exposure with the 2011 Care to Change Video Competition.
Read More

A storyteller’s life has enormous impact

It can’t be me “I didn’t know it,” Kathryn says. “I remember thinking this isn’t me. How can this be me? Look around."
Read More

BC commits $3.4 million for Success By 6 in 2011-2012

The Success By 6 program, a partnership between the Credit Unions of BC, the United Way and the province, announced March 9 that the government of BC, through the Ministry of Children and Family Development, has made a further investment of $3.4 million in the program for 2011/12.
Read More

Lovely ladies with a passion for fashion raise $40,000 plus

United Way’s Women United in Philanthropy (WUIP) strives to ensure our community’s most vulnerable children enter kindergarten ready to succeed in school. Just over $40,000 was raised at the March 8 Leone event. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Read More

2010 United Way campaign tops $29.5 million

Donors stepped up to support United Way of the Lower Mainland's 2010 fundraising campaign, contributing over $29.5 million to improve lives and strengthen communities throughout the region.
Read More

Change Starts Here on Twitter

Daily news from the philanthropic front on Twitter. Change Starts Here. Join us on a journey of change.
Read More

Sessions for caregivers helping people 50-plus

Tri-Cities Caregivers Connections will host a series of workshops designed to help caregivers cope more effectively with their situation.
Read More