Our Priorities
United Way is improving lives locally by investing in programs and services that move people from poverty to possibility, help kids be all they can be, and build strong, resilient, healthy communities.
Our Impact
United Way strives to achieve meaningful, long-term improvements to the quality of life in our communities. In order to do this, we have created our Community Impact Strategy. This framework sets clear priorities for our investments and collaborative work so that we know we are making a measurable difference in our region.
Community Development
Part of United Way’s mandate is to work together with community groups, agencies, governments and businesses to address local issues.
Funding
United Way is committed to investing in programs and projects that address our focus areas and demonstrate success in achieving results.
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Impact Stories
Vulnerable Okanagan residents to receive free menstrual products from United Way, Government of B.C.
July 10, 2019 (Kelowna, B.C.) – Thanks to an innovative pilot project from the Government of B.C. and United Way of the Lower Mainland, deliveries of free pads
HEU and NOLC get behind Period Promise campaign
Shown above: HEU Kelowna Local branch and North Okanagan Labour Council proudly displaying their gathered donations for the Period Promise campaign. June 18, 2019 (Kelowna, BC) – The local Hospital Employees
United Way benefactors impact local families of the future
The Central Okanagan Family Hub proves its pilot model as an essential community resource Shown above (left to right): Jude Brunt (United Way SIBC), Peter Boyd (Your Independent Grocer/KCR Board), Ellen