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.
Do you have a question about United Way or our work to improve lives locally? Here are answers to the questions that we get most often.
Impact Stories
In the News: Kelowna students support family resource centre
https://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/kelowna-students-support-family-resource-centre/
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
In the News: New faces join Kelowna group working to end homelessness
March 15, 2019 - The Daily Courier The Journey Home Society, which is working to end homelessness in Kelowna, has six new board members and has surpassed the $1-million mark in