COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations in our region and across Canada. This pandemic has created an increase in demand for local services, shortages in supplies, and disruption in service for our community and social service organizations.
In response, United Way administered the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) in the BC Southern Interior – allocating $1,521,247 to 80 local charities and other qualified donees to date.
Emergency Community Support Fund Investments
Through the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), United Way was able to provide financial support to charity partners adapting their front line services during the pandemic.
As of November 2020, ECSF investments include:
Funded by the Government of Canada.
“Canadian charities and non-profit organizations have really stepped up during this crisis to help those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada is pleased to support these community organizations through the Emergency Community Support Fund to ensure they can continue their invaluable frontline work,”
– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
COVID-19 Response and Recovery in the News
United Way distributes PPE to local charities throughout the valley
March 16, 2021 – A year after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) is still greater than ever especially for front-line community support workers and non-profit organizations. On Tuesday,
United Way SIBC invests $1.9M for COVID Relief this year
Over 90 local charities receive grants for recovery efforts December 7, 2020 – Today, United Way British Columbia (SIBC) is pleased to announce another round of COVID Relief funding that will see another 33 programs
211 service goes nationwide with funding from the Government of Canada
Free, confidential service helps people impacted by COVID-19 to navigate available community and government supports October 15, 2020 (Ottawa) – Everyone in Canada will soon have access to 211, a free, confidential information navigation service
United Way launches another round of Emergency Community Support Funding
United Way SIBC is now accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) Round 2 from October 5 to October 30, 2020. The fund continues to provide financial support to charities and other
United Way Canada launches interactive map showing ECSF grants across Canada
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 – The national network of local United Way Centraides, in partnership with United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC), have disbursed more than $95M through the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The ECSF
United Way Child Safety Initiative 2020
It takes a village! Check out the photo album, news stories and results of the Child Safety Initiative. September 19, 2020 - This week concludes the United Way Child Safety Initiative, a unique
United Way and partners invest $170K in children and youth well-being
Child Safety Initiative expands to include investments and care packages for 42 local charities September 14, 2020 – The United Way Child Safety Initiative will see a significant expansion this year thanks to our partners
In the News: Grant to provide hot meals for Penticton seniors
Meals will be served twice a week at the Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre Shown above: Past president Don Wilson of the board of the Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre stirs the soup at the seniors centre.
