United Way launches COVID-19 recovery and response plan
New relief fund and resources launched to rally support for social & community services sector supporting the most vulnerable people impacted by this crisis. March 24, 2020 — Today, United Way Southern Interior BC along with the Community Foundations of the North, Central and South Okanagan and other community partners, are
An update from UWSIBC re: COVID-19
March 16, 2020 To our valued Community and Media Partners, Volunteers and Donors, Like most organizations, United Way has developed measures to manage operations during the COVID-19 situation. In light of the recent measures taken at the provincial and federal level in regards to COVID-19, we want to reassure you that
Playtime Casino donates to United Way Community Fund
March 3, 2020 (Kelowna) – Today, Playtime Casino donated over $3000 to the 2019/2020 United Way campaign. These vital funds will go into the 2020 community fund allocations supporting over 28 local charities who in turn provide services to over 38,000 people in the Central Okanagan. Playtime is a consistent supporter of
Giving Tuesday celebrated throughout the Okanagan
[Okanagan] [December 4, 2019] – Giving Tuesday civic celebrations were held yesterday as part of the Giving Tuesday Okanagan movement. Local civic leaders, charities, companies and citizens gathered at City Hall in Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon to recognize the official kickoff of the giving season and celebrate those that give back.
Chances Kelowna gives back with #UNIGNORABLE campaign
October 2019 (Kelowna) - Chances Kelowna turned the month of October into an #UNIGNORABLE fundraising campaign raising over $3000 for vulnerable people in our community. Led by Marketing Manager, Emily Hubbard, the campaign had multiple elements including over $2000 raised at Funday Fridays Bingo and a slot floor promotion that raised
RBC Future Launch continues support for CODEanagan and local youth
November 6, 2019 (Kelowna) – RBC Foundation continued their support to United Way this year presenting a cheque for $20,000 designated for CODEanagan, a barrier-free tech program for youth. The funding is part of the RBC Future Launch program designed to help youth succeed in the new economy. Led
Celebrity Roast featuring Maxine DeHart brings in over $50k for United Way
Presented... A night of laughter and giving. October 24, 2019 October 30, 2019 – Interior Savings presented the inaugural United Way Celebrity Roast featuring Maxine DeHart last week and it was a great success raising over $52,400! Over 200 guests enjoyed an evening of laughter and giving at the Willowstone Academy
Kelowna Sails lit up #UNIGNORABLE orange for Thanksgiving weekend
October 3, 2019 - The Sails are lit up a new colour this weekend! Orange is a colour of a typical Thanksgiving weekend……but it is also the unique colour of the new #UNIGNORABLE campaign from United Way. The campaign aims to highlight the key local issues of homelessness, mental health, domestic
South Okanagan Drive Thru surpasses fundraising goal thanks to community champions
September 26, 2019 - The 8th annual South Okanagan Drive Thru blew past the fundraising goal thanks to the incredible support of local corporate sponsors, workplaces, pre-orders and Drive Thru guests. We reached $25,134 surpassing last year record by over $2000. The event was a great success as we sold out
Central Okanagan Campaign Kickoff and #UNIGNORABLE launch
September 13, 2019 (Central Okanagan) - United Way launched the Central Okanagan 2019/2020 campaign with the annual kickoff breakfast on Friday, September 13 at the Coast Capri Hotel. Thanks to our sponsors - presenting sponsor: BDO, Supporting sponsors: BMO Financial Group, Sun Life Financial and Coast Capri Hotel; media partners -
North Okanagan Campaign Kickoff Reception – September 19, 2019
September 19 (Vernon) – A wonderful display of local love last Thursday evening in Vernon, as Bannister Honda hosted United Way SIBC’s North Okanagan Campaign Kickoff Reception. Presented by MNP LLP, the event brought together local community champions from local workplaces, corporate sponsors, charity partners, volunteers and community leaders for a sneak
United Way invests in 80 local programs through Community Fund
September 11, 2019 (Southern Interior) – This week, United Way announced grants of over $620k from the Community Fund for 80 vital programs delivered by 54 unique charities across the Southern Interior including Central, South & North Okanagan, Similkameen, Columbia & Shuswap area. These investments will help improve the lives of
Swing Away for United Way Gives Back to the Community
July 25, 2019 (Kelowna, BC) – A huge thank you to Kayla Caruana at IG Wealth Management and Samantha Barker at Farris LLP for hosting the ladies golf clinic and fundraiser, Swing Away for United Way at Kelowna Driving Range. Professional instruction was given by two PGA golf pros who helped
Workplace Campaign Spotlight – RBC
As the 2018 Workplace Campaign comes to a close we would like to thank our champion RBC who have raised over $250,000 in the last 10 years. Locally, RBC has been supporting United Way SIBC by coordinating a Workplace Campaign for over 15 years! It comes as no
UBC Okanagan – Workplace Campaign Spotlight
This week's spotlight is UBC Okanagan, one of the United Way SIBC’s Workplace Campaign Champions. They have been a long time supporter, helping to raise just under $450,000 over the last 10 years through the UBC United Way Campaign which runs special events, and provides volunteers from the students, faculty, and
Boyd “gives a puck” about community
Shown above (left to right): Jude Brunt, UWSIBC Community Investment Manager, O’Neil Clowson, Location Mgr and Methal Abougoush, General Manager, Boyd Autobody & Glass, Jeremy Lugowy, Manager of Corporate Giving with United Way SIBC; 2nd photo outside: Rick Maddison of Tempest Media (far right) June 27, 2019 (Kelowna) –
Central Okanagan Community Appreciation Celebration 2019
United Way Community Champions gather to celebrate 2019 campaign On June 24, 2019, we held our Central Okanagan Community Appreciation Celebration. The room was filled with community champions including donors, community leaders, workplace campaign and corporate partners, media partners, volunteers and other key stakeholders in the 2018/2019 United Way campaign. A
Scotiabank – Workplace Campaign Spotlight
Shown above: Scotiabank (Bernard) staff present cheques to Jeremy Lugowy, Corporate Giving Manager with United Way SIBC. Scotiabank, Central, North and South Okanagan branches, have been long time supporters of United Way, through a combination of employee giving and payroll match they have provided United Way with just
Workplace Campaign Spotlight – Pushor Mitchell
Pushor Mitchell have recently completed their 2019 workplace campaign and we are so grateful for everything they do for United Way and the Okanagan community. As a long time supporter of United Way, Pushor Mitchell has created an incredible impact with their donations and sponsorship that support 1
BMO helps out at four charities for Day of Caring
June 11, 2019 - Several BMO employees volunteered their Tuesday afternoons to help out at four local charities for a Day of Caring. Every year, United Way brings together multiple volunteer groups to tackle projects at local non-profit agencies. Typical projects include spring yard clean-up, painting, and other labour intensive projects
United Way celebrates South Okanagan community champions
June 6, 2019 - Yesterday, United Way hosted their annual South Okanagan Community Appreciation Celebration at Poplar Grove Winery. The event recognizes all the campaign contributors such as workplaces, corporate and media sponsors, charity partners, volunteers and community leaders who drive the campaign forward every year. These generous acts of local
Community Pulls Together for United Way Bus Pull
Shown Above: The BMO Burglars team with UWSIBC team members and the Bus Pull Community Cup. May 25, 2019 (Kelowna, BC) – The community pulled together at the annual United Way Bus Pull last Saturday as teams raised over $20,000 for United Way’s 2019 campaign. In the end, 14 teams pulled
Ogopogo Rotary donates to CODEanagan
Thanks to Ogopogo Rotary for supporting CODEanagan with a $4000 donation! This donation will go towards the cost of running the CODEanagan bootcamps and help sustain the program for 2019 and beyond. More about CODEanagan at http://codeanagan.com #locallove #codeanagan #OKGNtech
Join the excitement at the United Way Bus Pull this Saturday!
May 25, 2019 (Kelowna, BC) – The United Way Bus Pull returns to downtown Kelowna Saturday, May 25th with a record 17 teams fundraising and competing for bragging rights and the United Way Community Cup. This will be a fun, family event with the Boyd Autobody Car-B-Q run by GenNext Kelowna, “Everything that Rumbles”