🟣 June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 🟣 8–10% of older adults face abuse—physical, emotional, financial & more. United Way BC supports seniors through #HealthyAging programs that reduce isolation & promote dignity. 💜 Wear purple to show you care. #WEAAD2025

Nearing National Indigenous Peoples Day, many of us want to meaningfully support Truth + Reconciliation. One way? Supporting Indian Residential School Survivors. Organizers of the Lejac Residential School Reunion (June 27-28) are looking for support: bit.ly/4eblLI2

As another cohort of United Way BC's Public Policy Institute wraps up, we thank our amazing partners, @BCIT & CUPE Metro! Congrats to the 2025 grads—ready to drive social change & support vulnerable BC communities. #PPI2025 #UnitedWayBC #UnitedForPeopleInNeed

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we’re deepening our understanding of the homelands where UWBC has the privilege of existing. In the interior, we’re supporting Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc’s #NIPD event today – if you’re in the area, check it out! tkemlups.ca/event/nipd.

Psssst, non-profits: we want your input! The annual State of the Sector survey opens today & closes July 18. Add your voice! surveymonkey.com/r/SOTS2025 #SOTS2025 Vantage Point

The Lejac Residential School Reunion is coming up on June 27-28, and organizers are looking for support. To support or learn more about this important community event, a gathering to uplift the voices of Indian Residential School Survivors, visit taklafn.ca/event/lejac-re…

PINOY PRIDE 🇵🇭 🔥 Your first look at our Filipino Heritage jerseys debuting Saturday; blending history, tradition and culture. Proceeds of each jersey and t-shirt sold will be donated to Canadian Red Cross and @unitedway_bc KAPWA STRONG Fund. 🛍️ thebandits.ca/vancouver-band…

📢 Applications are now open for the United Way BC's #Work Experience Opportunities #Grant, funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of #BritishColumbia.  📅 Application Deadline: July 15, 2025, at noon (12 PM) Learn more! ⬇️ okt.to/igulHA

🎉 On June 4, 8 senior-serving agencies from across BC shared powerful insights from their journey through #UnitedWayBC #ProjectImpact #HealthyAging. 🔗 Discover how they’re shaping a more connected future for older adults: bit.ly/4nizwIY #UnitedForSeniorsInNeed

Attention, non-profits: we want your input! The annual State of the Sector survey is open until July 18. Take 20 minutes to add your voice! surveymonkey.com/r/SOTS2025 #SOTS2025 Vantage Point

Wildfire season is underway and many communities may be called on to welcome and support evacuees. That's why are sharing a new Social Sector Activation Guide, designed to help host communities coordinate effectively when emergencies strike. Available at bit.ly/4nQrGXo

Last week at DIVERSEcity’s School’s Out Summer Camp, our campers had a special visit from Delta Police Department and let the kids explore a police car up close! Inspired, the kids wrote thank you letters to the officers after! Thank you to United Way BC for making these moments possible.

We’re grateful to partner with United Way British Columbia to offer an enriching camp experience this summer — giving kids in Delta opportunities to explore, learn and make lasting memories. 🎨 #ForPeopleForCommunities #SurreyBC #DeltaBC #SummerCamp #KidsCamp United Way BC

Thanks to our partnership with United Way BC, we were able to bring even more sports, play and connection to kids in Delta this summer. ⚽⛹️‍♀️ #ForPeopleForCommunities #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #DeltaBC #SummerCamp #KidsCamp United Way BC

Thank you to BCAA and everyone who supported their BCAA Fireweed Pin. Over $60K was raised and 100% of proceeds will be donated to two charities, including the United Way BC Wildfire Recovery Fund! Learn more: uwbc.ca/wildfires❤️ #BCAAFireweedPin #BCWildfireRecovery

💡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 Fraser Health Authority has been awarded two Michael Smith Health Research BC grants to advance social prescribing for older adults. Through these

We are hosting the first ever Volunteer Fair on Sep 15 outside Old Main in partnership with United Way BC! This is your chance to explore causes you care about, meet organizational representatives, and get involved in the community. Register at trusu.ca/event/voluntee… #mytru

Keep cool out there! During this heatwave in BC, we encourage everyone to take steps to stay cool. If you can, please check on your neighbours and loved ones, especially those who may be isolated. To help prepare, see our preparedness guides at uwbc.ca/guides.