United Way BC - Lower Mainland

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

For kids like Kev and his family, United Way BC support is critical during the summer months.Over the past two years, ou...
08/21/2026

For kids like Kev and his family, United Way BC support is critical during the summer months.

Over the past two years, our School’s Out Summer program has provided meals, grocery support, and connection—helping Kev stay engaged and nourished.

Consistency matters. Community matters.

Read why help for kids like Kev and his family matters: https://bit.ly/4cPr2Fq

👉 Be part of that support: https://bit.ly/4wEJkQN

The only thing cooler than the air flowing out of a new HVAC system in the summer is receiving a rebate for making the u...
08/20/2026

The only thing cooler than the air flowing out of a new HVAC system in the summer is receiving a rebate for making the upgrade.

Today, the good folks from FortisBC, including Anthony McAleer, came by our United Way BC office in Burnaby to present us with a rebate cheque for $147,368.50. Thank you!

We also extend our thanks to Broadway Refrigeration, a key local business who did a terrific job for us and were key partners in ensuring the upgrade went smoothly. When good corporate partners like these two help us save money, it means we have more to support British Columbians across the province.

Thanks for uniting with us!

The Chinese Canadian community in Metro Vancouver has stepped up AGAIN to provide UWBC with a generous donation that we’...
08/19/2026

The Chinese Canadian community in Metro Vancouver has stepped up AGAIN to provide UWBC with a generous donation that we’ll use to support local organizations and communities impacted by wildfires.

The Vancouver Guandan Association – joined by some representatives of the Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations – stopped by our Burnaby HQ today to present us with a $3,950 contribution. Thank you!

This comes fast on the heels of the Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations and Feng Hong Family Foundation providing UWBC with both financial support and urgently needed supplies, which they transported to the Okanagan for residents affected by the wildfires.

Thank you to the Vancouver Guandan Association for your support!

To unite with us and donate, visit uwbc.ca/wildfires

The community continues to give in support of the wildfire effort.DoorDash recently contributed $10,000 worth of gift ce...
08/19/2026

The community continues to give in support of the wildfire effort.

DoorDash recently contributed $10,000 worth of gift certificates to UWBC – half allocated to Kelowna and half to Kamloops, which we distributed on Tuesday to the Kamloops Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

Will, the EOC’s Director, says they’ll be distributing these gift certificates to people who’ve recently been evacuated due to the wildfires and staying in hotels.

We knew there was a need when we learned that some hotels weren’t within walking distance of the restaurants where Emergency Support Services (ESS) vouchers could be redeemed.

So DoorDash stepped up with this solution. Cards in hand, evacuees can choose their own meals from a restaurant of their choice and have the food delivered directly to their hotel.

The gift certificates are a welcome line to food, comfort, respite – as well as everyday essentials, as they can also be used to order important items from supermarkets and drug stores.

To unite with us and donate, visit uwbc.ca/wildfires

Memory can be a powerful catalyst for change.This Sunday, community members will gather alongside United Way BC, Univers...
08/15/2026

Memory can be a powerful catalyst for change.

This Sunday, community members will gather alongside United Way BC, University of British Columbia researchers, the Climate Disaster Project, Seniors For Climate , and other community partners to honour the lives lost during BC's 2021 heat dome, reflect on the impacts of extreme heat, and contribute to a memorial art project that keeps these stories alive for future generations.

Through storytelling, shared experiences, and the creation of memorial "Heat Squares," this event offers a space for remembrance, healing, and community connection.

If you'd like to participate in this free event, join us at Creekside Community Centre from 1 to 5pm tomorrow afternoon. Light lunch will be provided!

Register here: https://trellis.org/heat-dome-memorial-event

08/15/2026

In times of uncertainty, no one should face crisis alone.

United Way BC collaborates with community partners to help ensure people affected by emergencies can access critical supports close to home

Together, we're helping bring comfort, stability, and hope when it's needed most.

❤️ Help support communities impacted by wildfires: https://uwbc.ca/wildfires

Thank you to BC’s Chinese Canadian community in Metro Vancouver for uniting with us for wildfire relief and recovery. Th...
08/14/2026

Thank you to BC’s Chinese Canadian community in Metro Vancouver for uniting with us for wildfire relief and recovery. Their generous donation ($15,000!) helps us to support local organizations and communities providing immediate relief to evacuees, while also planning for longer-term recovery and resilience.

Beyond this $15K donation, the Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations and Feng Hong Family Foundation also raised and transported more than $5,000 worth of urgently needed supplies to the Okanagan for residents affected by the wildfires.

Thank you so much for your support!

To unite with us and donate, visit uwbc.ca/wildfires

United for Wildfire Relief & RecoveryDon't forget to join Choices Market this Saturday (August 15) for a fundraiser to s...
08/14/2026

United for Wildfire Relief & Recovery

Don't forget to join Choices Market this Saturday (August 15) for a fundraiser to support United Way BC’s Wildfire Relief Fund with 100% of donations supporting communities through wildfire response and recovery.

Join them from 10 am – 4 pm at 1045 Commercial Drive (Choices Market) for a day of activities and a BBQ.

Five years after the devastating heat dome that claimed hundreds of lives across BC, community members are coming togeth...
08/14/2026

Five years after the devastating heat dome that claimed hundreds of lives across BC, community members are coming together to remember those we lost, share stories, and help create a living memorial that honours their memory.

Join United Way BC, University of British Columbia researchers, the Climate Disaster Project, Seniors For Climate , and other community partners on Sunday, August 16th from 1 to 5 pm at Creekside Community Centre in Vancouver.

Whether you experienced the heat dome firsthand, lost a loved one, or wish to stand in solidarity with those affected, all are welcome.

🗓 August 16, 2026
📍 Creekside Community Centre, Vancouver
🎟 Free admission | Light lunch provided

Register: https://trellis.org/heat-dome-memorial-event

Learning how to prepare food is a life skill - and through United Way BC School’s Out Summer, kids are building confiden...
08/13/2026

Learning how to prepare food is a life skill - and through United Way BC School’s Out Summer, kids are building confidence in the kitchen while having fun!

Recently, program participants got hands-on in the kitchen making homemade chicken strips coated with crunchy corn flakes! From preparing the ingredients and coating the chicken to cooking and enjoying their creation, kids had the chance to learn new skills, try something new, and make healthy choices.

Through activities like these, School’s Out Summer helps kids build confidence and practical skills they can carry with them beyond the summer.

Who knew learning life skills could be this delicious? 😋

Support kids to grow up great! Donate today: https://bit.ly/4fQeDll

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