United Way of the Lower Mainland

Ehsan's mom missed the rent - again.

Helping Children 0 to 6

Almost 20% of children in B.C. live in poverty. With the help of a United Way-funded parenting program, Eshan’s mom is getting the information and resources she needs to make a better life for her son. Learn more about how United Way helps children get the best possible start in life and prevent stories like Eshan’s in the future.

Emma sometimes call 911 just to hear another person's voice.

Helping Seniors

Almost 30% of seniors live alone. With the help of a United Way-supported program, a volunteer now visits Emma providing companionship and assistance. Learn more about how United Way helps seniors stay connected and independent and prevent stories like Emma’s in the future.

Kelly wants to quit school.

Helping Children 6 to 12

Over 40% of grade 4 – 7 students say they are bullied. With the help of a United Way-funded after-school program, Kelly is making new friends, she is feeling more confident and her grades are getting better. Learn more about how United Way helps children grow up healthy, happy and resilient and prevent stories like Kelly’s in the future.

Success By 6
Seniors
6 to 12

The Abundant Community

July 27, 2010

We need our neighbors and a community to be healthy, produce jobs, protect the land, and care for the elderly and those on the margin.

United Way of Canada –Centraide Canada weighs in on Census long-form debate

July 26, 2010

Over the last several weeks, there has been an incredible amount of media coverage around the federal government’s decision to eliminate the Census long‐form questionnaire and replace it with the National Household Survey.

United Way Campaign Kick-Off presented by Coast Capital Savings

Sep. 21, 2010

Join us as we kickoff United Way's fall fundraising campaign. Learn how you can change the future of your community and celebrate people who are making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and seniors.

Vancouver MDI Forum presented by Coast Capital Savings

Sep. 22, 2010

UBC’s Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl discusses Vancouver’s groundbreaking 2010 Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI).

About United Way of the Lower Mainland

United Way supports vulnerable people and works to prevent social problems. Together with people like you, we are focused on helping seniors and helping children. United Way of the Lower Mainland is the only organization funding over 160 social service agencies to deliver more than 500 prevention-based programs throughout the region. But we are more than just a funder, United Way advances social change throughout Metro Vancouver by engaging the community, advocating for change, acting on the root causes of our community’s greatest challenges and strengthening non-profits. Learn more.

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