A Small Donation Can Make a Big Change.
United Way of Greater Victoria funds programs that helps kids be all that they can be. A small amount can go a long way in somebody’s life. In our community impact area of All that kids can be., just $2 a pay cheque, $52 a year buys a backpack full of school supplies for a child living in poverty. Or the same amount will buy activity passes for 16 girls struggling with low self-esteem to improve their self-confidence, friendships and fitness. What might seem as a small thing is huge to the people who need...
Read MoreThere’s No Deadline to Donating!
Many people give to United Way in the fall as part of our annual campaign. But what you may not know is that we accept donations all year round, in many different ways. It may not always visible, but the need is great in our community. This year, United Way received twice the amount of funding applications from our community partners who deliver the front line programs and services, this tells us that our partners are seeing more and more demand for their services. If you haven’t given yet to your...
Read MoreDonations Change Lives, Give to United Way.
Many people ask us who does United Way help? We can tell you thousands of the most vulnerable people in our community. Funding to community partners is getting to the people who the need support and a hand up to change their lives for the better. Last year, our community partners reported that 6,800 people struggling with mental health and addiction issues were provided with outreach support and treatment programs helping them to recognize and make choices that lead to healthier lives. Change starts...
Read MoreA Christmas Poem, No Gift is too Small.
“Twas the week before Christmas; and I sat here and thought; there are donors still out there; who cannot have forgot; The people who need us; and count on this support; with funding that’s given; from our office on Fort. With the need higher than ever; every dollar truly counts; from the individual donors; to the workplace accounts. If you haven’t yet donated; there is still opportunity to give and make a difference; to so many in our community. So give what you can; but don’t not give at...
Read MoreStaff and Students from School District #61 Step Up for their Community!
Congratulations go out to staff and students in School District #61 for their participation, enthusiasm and spirit of charitable giving!! Arbutus Middle School, Eagle View and Hillcrest Elementary Schools all surpassed their 2010 campaign totals. Great job! Outstanding increases were seen in 2011 campaigns at Mount Douglas Secondary (181%) and Sir James Douglas Elementary (286%). Sincere thanks to the Leadership of Vice Principal Maureen Munro and her Continuing Education team at SJ Willis with support from the...
Read MoreEmergency & Health Services at VIHA Increases their UW Campaign by 72%!
Emergency & Health Services started their first ever campaign in 2010 and were hugely successful, bringing in $3035.00. This year, they expanded their fun to include a bake sale and a “Wear what you want Day”, and raised a total of $5209.32 – and increase of almost 72% over last year! Woot woot! Congratulations!! Kelly Norman, Loaned Representative from VIHA
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