United Way of the Lower Mainland Annual Campaign
Last year, your charitable donations to the United Way of the Lower Mainland annual campaign funded more than 160 agencies delivering over 500 programs to help children get a good start in life, to grow up healthy, happy and resilient and to help seniors stay independent and engaged in our community. Together, we are changing lives and helping those in need throughout Metro Vancouver.
Join us this year in making a measureable difference in your community.
2009 United Way Community Campaign
The goal of the 2009 United Way Campaign is $30 million.
2008 Campaign Quick Facts
In 2008, United Way of the Lower Mainland Community Campaign raised more than $29 million.
Success By 6
United Way funded 75 organizations that used the funds to deliver 140 early childhood programs benefitting nearly 18,000 children, over 14,500 caregivers and 15,000 families. United Way also funded 62 programs and initiatives at 38 agencies across the region that target a broader population of which children age 0 to 6 are a part.
Helping children 6-12
United Way funded 53 organizations that used the funds to deliver 115 programs benefitting 42,000 school-age
children, nearly 3,500 caregivers, and over 3,000 families. United Way also funded 62 programs and initiatives at 43
agencies across the region that target a broader population, of which children age 6 to 12 are a part.
Helping seniors
United Way funded 42 organizations that used the funds to deliver 74 seniors programs benefitting over 49,600
seniors and nearly 700 of their caregivers. United Way also funded 48 programs and initiatives at 33 agencies across the region that target a broader population, of which seniors are a part.
Approximately 5,000 volunteers, 56,000 donors and 1,100 organizations from across our community - business, labour, the private and public sector, partners and organizations both large and small - joined together to strengthen our community. Thank you.
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