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Chris Coleman and Dr. Mary Ellen Purkis Receive United Way Honourary Life Memberships
The Board of United Way Greater Victoria recognized Chris Coleman and Mary Ellen Purkis with...
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Events
United Way’s Charity Golf Tournament Sept 19, 2019 – Registration
United Way invites you to be part of our very first golf tournament on September...
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United Way’s Charity Golf Tournament Sept 19, 2019 – Registration
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Chemistry Consulting supports the 2018 Spirit Awards
We at Chemistry Consulting are pleased to sponsor the Spirit Awards Luncheon which brings...
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Chemistry Consulting supports the 2018 Spirit Awards
We at Chemistry Consulting are pleased to sponsor the Spirit Awards Luncheon which brings...
Community Networks
Tell us what you think and win-win!
Your input is a key element in ensuring that we are providing the greatest impact...
Community Networks
Tell us what you think and win-win!
Events
Overdose Prevention Alert: United Way Working to Save Lives
VICTORIA, BC - Last year, 1,510 people in BC died of a drug overdose. The overwhelming...
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Overdose Prevention Alert: United Way Working to Save Lives
Community Success
Dreanna says a United Way funded agency saved her life
Dreanna has been clean since she was 18. She’s 22. She figures that if she...
Community Success
Dreanna says a United Way funded agency saved her life
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Help Make Local Issues Unignorable
Local issues can be easy to ignore. In our busy world, important local social issues...
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Help Make Local Issues Unignorable
Community Success
80,000 individuals helped thanks to United Way donors
You did it Greater Victoria! You showed your love for your community and helped fund...
Community Success
80,000 individuals helped thanks to United Way donors
Community Networks
RBC’s Mark Lovick wins Chair’s Award
Mark Lovick, RBC Regional Vice President for South Vancouver Island, has won United Way’s...
Community Networks
RBC’s Mark Lovick wins Chair’s Award
Community Networks
Overdose Prevention Project
Dreanna figures that if she were still using, she would be dead. She’s 22. She’s...
Community Networks
Overdose Prevention Project
Kids Success
Thank You!
United Way Greater Victoria and Success By 6, South Vancouver Island Council of Partners wish...
Kids Success
Thank You!
Community Success
How volunteers lift communities
United Way believes that at the heart of a strong community are people who care...
Community Success
How volunteers lift communities
Community Success
2018 Spirit Award Nominations
You did it! You showed your local love for your community through your 2018 workplace...
Community Success
2018 Spirit Award Nominations
Events
Double the amount of tampons and pads collected for women in need: United Way’s Period Promise
Double the amount of tampons and pads collected for women in need: United Way’s Period...
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Double the amount of tampons and pads collected for women in need: United Way’s Period Promise
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Period Promise
Periods are a fact of life – that we don’t really talk about much and monthly...
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Period Promise
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Love your community? Then help us reach our $5 million goal!
VICTORIA, BC – Tre isn’t on the streets because a local youth program – funded...
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Love your community? Then help us reach our $5 million goal!
Kids Success
Because someone cared, Tre isn’t on the streets
“I saw a jewel in Tre – his raw honesty.” When youth advisor Elisha describes...
Kids Success
Because someone cared, Tre isn’t on the streets
News
Make the right call on 211 Day or try the new mobile site
Victoria, BC – February 11 is 211 Day across North America. 211 is a free,...
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Make the right call on 211 Day or try the new mobile site
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The Bay Centre pays it forward: cash award given to United Way
Big Wins for Bay Centre at ICSC’s Canadian Maple Leaf Awards in Toronto Awarded $10,000...
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The Bay Centre pays it forward: cash award given to United Way
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Mark Breslauer named as new Executive Director
Mark Breslauer, former President & CEO of Monk Office, will become Executive Director of...
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Mark Breslauer named as new Executive Director
Donor Stories
Recognizing Bill Israel on National Seniors Day
October 1 is National Seniors Day in Canada. It's an occasion where all Canadians can...
Donor Stories