United Way BC - Lower Mainland

United Way BC - Lower Mainland We strengthen vital connections that support people in need in our local communities.

🥕🥔Sole Food Street Farms provides low-barrier agricultural employment to folks from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES)...
10/09/2026

🥕🥔Sole Food Street Farms provides low-barrier agricultural employment to folks from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES).

This growing season, thanks to support from United Way BC's Work Experience Opportunities Grant, Monica (pink shirt) and Ash (blue shirt) are gaining essentials skills and meaningful paid work opportunities designed to improve their future job and career prospects.

đź“–Read their stories: https://bit.ly/4yaG6oY

The Work Experience Opportunities Grant is funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia.

Communities across British Columbia did not simply respond to hunger last year. Working through United Way BC Food Secur...
10/07/2026

Communities across British Columbia did not simply respond to hunger last year. Working through United Way BC Food Security Initiatives, they tackled this complex issue by focusing on strengthening connection, belonging, and resilience for those in need.

Thanks to these efforts, almost 450,000 individuals were supported.

Read our Food Security 2025-2026 Year in Review to learn more about the remarkable programs, partnerships and supports that are helping increase the health and wellbeing of British Columbians: https://bit.ly/4jEmUwk

Together, we are UNITED for food security.

Period Promise donations in action! ❤️
10/05/2026

Period Promise donations in action! ❤️

Thank you to Phantom Creek Estates and everyone who supported the 10th Anniversary Legacy Gala for your incredible gener...
10/05/2026

Thank you to Phantom Creek Estates and everyone who supported the 10th Anniversary Legacy Gala for your incredible generosity!

Through the Gala's wildfire fundraising initiative, $44,500 was raised for United Way British Columbia's United for BC Wildfire Recovery Fund, helping support recovery, and rebuilding efforts in communities affected by wildfires across B.C.

We are grateful for this meaningful contribution and for the broader support from the Chinese Canadian community, which has contributed nearly $100,000 toward wildfire relief and recovery in recent weeks.
Together, we are helping communities recover and rebuild stronger. ❤️

On a day dedicated to truth and reconciliation, where many across BC have gathered together in the spirit of community, ...
10/01/2026

On a day dedicated to truth and reconciliation, where many across BC have gathered together in the spirit of community, we were saddened by the tragic event, which appears to have been a medical incident, at Tsawwassen First Nation this morning.

All of us at United Way BC express our sympathy for those affected. We are thinking of the loved ones of those who died, the injured, and the entire community that has been impacted.

If you need support, you can call VictimLink, where helpline staff provide services like emotional and crisis support, referrals to victim services, counselling resources, and community services. Phone or text 1-800-563-0808 24 hours a day or visit www.victimlinkbc.ca.

The Chawathil First Nation, a StĂł:lĹŤ community on the Fraser River near Hope, will host Honouring Our Past, Strengthenin...
09/28/2026

The Chawathil First Nation, a Stó:lō community on the Fraser River near Hope, will host Honouring Our Past, Strengthening Our Future: Truth, Teachings & Territory — a community-led gathering on their territory marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. The day honours residential school Survivors and the children who never came home and teaches this history to youth. Sharing Halq'eméylem language, songs, and cultural knowledge in a safe, intergenerational space promotes remembrance, healing, and cultural connection.

Whether by drumming, singing, cooking and serving the feast, helping with setup, or sharing teachings, the gathering, brings the whole community together for ceremony and roles for everyone including youth, adults, and Elders.

All activities are free, with food, accessibility supports, and transportation provided, so no member faces barriers to taking part.

Supporting Indigenous-led healing and gathering is an essential part of Truth & Reconciliation. United Way BC is honoured to support this event.

What a year! Across BC, seniors found friendship, support, and new ways to stay active and connected in their communitie...
09/21/2026

What a year! Across BC, seniors found friendship, support, and new ways to stay active and connected in their communities.

Our 2025–26 Healthy Aging Year in Review celebrates older adults and the local organizations, volunteers, donors, and partners who show up for them every day. Together, we’re helping seniors feel valued, included, and supported close to home.

See how older adults across BC are building connections and thriving:https://uwbc.canto.com/direct/document/ttpkvcuhsh60l8kk9mhf9obi3j/w5uKXkrF7uUhvB4cTkXtWAyuYhw/original?content-type=application%2Fpdf&name=uwbc-ha-year-in-review-25-26-V07.pdf

Generosity knows no age.We are ever so grateful to the Lahoo Lions Club and their generosity! Their donation to the Unit...
09/18/2026

Generosity knows no age.

We are ever so grateful to the Lahoo Lions Club and their generosity! Their donation to the United Way BC Wildfire Recovery Fund will help us to support communities as they respond to wildfires and continue supporting through the recovery process.

We were pleased to host them at our offices where our Emergency Response & Recovery team highlighted how the granting process works, the response & recovery phases, and how their contribution directly supports communities impacted by wildfires.

A special thank you to one of our young donors, 9-year-old Aiden, who donated $1,000 of his Chinese New Year red-envelope money to help communities impacted by wildfires. His generosity reflects the meaningful role young people can play in philanthropy and honours Chinese cultural traditions of sharing good fortune, caring for others, and strengthening community. Aiden’s kindness is an inspiring reminder that anyone, no matter their age, can make a meaningful difference.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting their neighbours to recovery from devastating wildfires.

Thank you, Lower Mainland! 🎉This morning, we joined community leaders, partners, donors and supporters to celebrate Unit...
09/18/2026

Thank you, Lower Mainland! 🎉

This morning, we joined community leaders, partners, donors and supporters to celebrate United Way BC Day and officially kick off our 2026 campaign.

We heard inspiring conversations from our panelists about the incredible food security work happening in our own backyards and the importance of working together to build healthier, more connected communities for all. ❤️

We also recognized some of the people and organizations whose leadership, creativity and commitment helped make last year's campaign such a success.

A special highlight was celebrating the Government of BC's official declaration of September 17 as United Way BC Day, recognizing the collective commitment to creating positive change across British Columbia.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to launch another year of impact, and a very special thank you to our presenting sponsor CIBC for helping make this inspiring day possible.

Together, we're united for better tomorrows.

📅 TOMORROW is the big day! We’re so grateful to our amazing sponsors, media partners, and YOU — our community — for sho...
09/16/2026

đź“… TOMORROW is the big day!

We’re so grateful to our amazing sponsors, media partners, and YOU — our community — for showing up UNITED for better tomorrows.

🎟️ Secure your ticket while you still can: https://bit.ly/4hv9Bg8
🟥 Don’t forget to wear red!

Not attending? You can still be part of the celebration. Wear red, share a photo, and show your community pride! ❤️ Learn more at https://bit.ly/3UkBY4x

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