United Way invests in 80 local programs through Community Fund
Shown above: South Okanagan community impact team – left to right: Greg McGowan, Jeff Kruck, Jude Brunt, Ian Teetzel, Tammy Tanner 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
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”
In the News: Kelowna students support family resource centre
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Boyd Gives Back to United Way
In addition to transforming your car back to tip-top shape following any unfortunate collision or glass repair, Boyd Autobody & Glass have also been champions of our local community for over 20 years. This Spring, owner Methal Abougoush and his team, are generously partnering with United Way across their
Local United Ways join forces for local good
April 2, 2019 – Today, United Way Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen (CSO) and United Way North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap (NOCS) announced they have joined forces under the new name United Way Southern Interior BC. The merger creates a strong, efficient regional United Way, focused on local impact and investment. By combining
Kelowna Rockets season ticket holders donate tickets to United Way
March 20, 2019 - Thanks to the Kelowna Rockets organization for your support this year. The organization promoted the United Way as one of the charities of choice for season ticket holders to donate tickets they couldn't use. As a result, we distributed 75 tickets to local charity partners who in turn gave
BDC deep cleans at Ozanam House for Day of Caring
March 15, 2019 - Thanks to local Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) branch team for the Day of Caring at Ozanam House. The team tackled the ultra fun task of deep cleaning the kitchen. Very much appreciate this valiant effort! Another fantastic Pushor Mitchell United Way Day
In the News: Vernon Chamber’s Spring Expo a big success
Photo credit - Castanet: Dione Chambers, Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce general manager, left, presents Linda Yule, with United Way a cheque for $2,140. March 14, 2019 - The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Expo is being hailed a success, not just for the chamber, but a local community service
The Super Mega Ultimate TECHATHLON kicks off with Retro Gaming Night
March 8, 2019 - Techathlon kicked off Thursday, March 7 with the Kicking It Old School - Retro Gaming Challenge and Opening Ceremonies at the Innovation Centre theatre. Sixteen teams from the tech sector and beyond participated with one person competing head to head in the elimination style tournament. The event
United Way launches program to inspire tech careers for local youth
January 30, 2019 (Kelowna, BC) — The United Way along with several program partners are bringing together Okanagan tech companies for some friendly competition and an amazing cause. Kicking off in March, the
Photo Gallery – Maxine DeHart Drive Thru Breakfast – October 11, 2018
More photos of the Drive Thru bag packing, sponsors and event!
Maxine DeHart Ramada Hotel Drive Thru hits record total over $110,000!
The final tally for today’s Maxine DeHart Ramada Hotel United Way Drive Thru was a record breaking $110,053 and still counting! Thanks so much to all the amazing media partners, sponsors, volunteers and donors who helped Maxine DeHart and Ramada Hotel make the Grand Finale Drive Thru, the best ever! This
MAXimize your Impact – Online donations for Drive Thru will be matched dollar for dollar
October 5, 2018 - Thanks to the generosity of an amazing United Way Community Champion, online donations for the 20th Annual Maxine DeHart Ramada Hotel Drive-Thru Breakfast will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $20,000! We hope to see you all down at the Ramada Hotel, 6-9am,
South Okanagan Drive Thru surpasses fundraising goal thanks to community champions
September 21, 2018 - WOW! What can we say!? A massive thank you to all of you - our amazing corporate sponsors, donors, volunteers and media partners who turned out with Local Love by the bucket full for the 7th Annual United Way Drive Thru Breakfast yesterday at the Penticton Lakeside