Thank you to all the hardworking volunteers who made the 12th Annual South Okanagan Drive-Thru Breakfast in #Penticton possible! ☀️

In only 2.5 hours, we raised $22,000 for local children & youth! We are so grateful.

#NationalVolunteerWeek #NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters

Unity Quest: Online Cultural Education Game is an interactive online platform designed to address the need for cultural awareness. Collaboration with the Local Love Project and the @unitedway_bc
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Happy National Volunteer Week! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate UWBC's 13,000 passionate and enthusiastic volunteers across the province. From grassroots events to corporate engagement, these committed individuals are making a difference for others.

#NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters

One of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar, Vaisakhi marks the founding of the Khalsa, and coincides with the annual spring harvest in Punjab.

Learn more: worldsikh.org/so_what_is_vai…

We wish all community members celebrating, a very Happy Vaisakhi!

Congratulations to our very own Trisha Dulku! So well deserved. ❤️👏

Wishing all who celebrate a joyous Eid! Marking the end of Ramadan,🌙Eid-al-Fitr is a time of celebration and compassion. It reminds us of the importance of empathy, generosity, and to reach out to those in need - values that resonate with us here at United Way BC all year round.

United Way British Columbia had the honor of joining fellow leaders from the Non-Profit Sector for a significant event at the BC Legislature this week!

Thank you to David Eby, Sheila Malcolmson, MeganDykeman and all the dedicated BC MLAs who took the time to engage with us!

We are so happy to support this incredible program that helps silent speakers reclaim their language. ❤️ Thank you First Peoples' Cultural Foundation FPCC for the great work you do!

Are you a community organization looking to improve year-round access to nourishing and culturally preferable foods? United Way British Columbia's Critical Food Infrastructure Grant can help. Apply now: bit.ly/3iZkHic

#FoodHubs #FoodSecurity #UnitedWayBC #ProvinceofBC #CFIG

United Way British Columbia has had the honour to partner with North Okanagan Labour Council, Ecora, and City of Kelowna to support fundraising efforts of the Rise Memorial, honouring the lives of 5 men that were victims of the #Kelowna crane collapse. Donate today: bit.ly/4apPCJs

Are you a community organization looking to improve year-round access to nourishing and culturally preferable foods? United Way British Columbia's Critical Food Infrastructure Grant can help: bit.ly/3iZkHic

Join us April 2 at 3:00 PM PDT to learn more: bit.ly/3ISJg9C

We extend our sincere appreciation to CUPE Metro Council for their invaluable sponsorship of United Way British Columbia's Public Policy Institute this year. Their leadership is instrumental in empowering changemakers with the necessary tools to shape the future of public policy in BC.

Our third session of United Way British Columbia's Public Policy Institute got underway yesterday with an inspiring welcome address by Sarah Bjorknas, President of CUPE Metro Council, our #uwppi session sponsor. Thank you for supporting our cohort of changemakers. bit.ly/490MbrL

United Way British Columbia is marking #SocialPrescribingDay on March 14th by shining a light on our Social Prescribing program, which plays a crucial role in linking seniors to community programs and resources to address their unmet needs. Watch the full video here👉 youtube.com/watch?v=4x86PI…

United Way British Columbia and our valued partners are celebrating #SocialPrescribingDay this March 14th! CISP_ICPS Canadian Red Cross Alliance Social Prescribing CoP United Way of Calgary and Area OACAO #HealthyAging

Today is International Women's Day, and McCarthy Tétrault’s #InclusionNow investment is helping United Way British Columbia connect women and their families to vital programs and services. This will help ensure women in our local communities can access opportunities to thrive.

🎉 For Amber, Sara & Haille, the United Way British Columbia Future Leaders program was a gamechanger, building skills & confidence. On International Women's Day 2024, we #InspireInclusion by sharing the stories of these three remarkable young women: bit.ly/3PbvP8x

#IWD2024

Today, our Food Security team & CEO Michael McKnight received the Sharon Martin Community Development Award from PHABC in recognition of the work of United Way British Columbia Regional Community Food Hubs. Working together, we are creating healthier communities: bit.ly/470fqdm

We’d like to thank our 2023 Campaign Cabinet Members for generously donating their time and expertise in our annual fundraising campaign! Big thank you to our Chair, Chris O’Riley, BC Hydro and Vice Chair, Lisa Dooling, Neptune Terminals. #HereForEachOther #UnitedWeAreStronger

Supporting people to achieve their educational dreams means everyone benefits. The Youth Futures Education Fund 2022/23 Annual Report shares how students are creating brighter futures for themselves thanks to support from generous donors and foundations: bit.ly/3T7EefC