Our region is a great place to live. But the divide between the rich and the poor is growing. Every day, people in our communities struggle to build better lives for themselves and their families. These challenges are fueled by serious social and economic barriers including poverty, mental illness and social isolation, among others, making it remarkably difficult to get ahead.
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When you support United Way, you’re helping to build a strong social safety net for members of your community. This means that people in all ages and stages of life have access to all the supports they need the most, when and where they need them.
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Impact Stories
The 10th Annual South Okanagan Drive-Thru Breakfast raises nearly $26,000!
The 10th Annual South Okanagan Drive-Thru Breakfast raised nearly $26,000 on the morning of Wednesday, March 2nd – a record-breaking result made possible by the generosity of local businesses and community
Food Security, Local Love and Vital Connections in the South Okanagan
Did you know that one in seven Canadians live in food insecure households? For families with children, that number is even higher. The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating effect on
Your Local Love helps Jaime to have food on her table everyday
As a person with mental health issues and few family and friends around, Jaime was struggling financially. She often relied on the support of food banks and other community services to