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Community Success
2018 Spirit Award Nominations
You did it! You showed your local love for your community through your 2018 workplace...
Community Success
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...
Events
Double the amount of tampons and pads collected for women in need: United Way’s Period Promise
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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...
Events
Chemistry Consulting supports the 2018 Spirit Awards
We at Chemistry Consulting are pleased to sponsor the Spirit Awards Luncheon which brings...
Events
Period Promise
Periods are a fact of life – that we don’t really talk about much and monthly...
Events
Period Promise
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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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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
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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
Recognizing Bill Israel on National Seniors Day
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United Way Launches 2018 Community Campaign
VICTORIA, BC – As Vancouver Islanders, we love where we live. But for many, life...
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United Way Launches 2018 Community Campaign
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Win One – Give One Contest!
What does local love look like? United Way believes that at the heart of a...
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Win One – Give One Contest!
Kids Success
A place to find comfort
When Nuhaa’s family first moved to Canada, it was a difficult adjustment. But a United...
Kids Success
A place to find comfort
Community Success
Overcoming homelessness to help
Travis went from experiencing homelessness to studying at university. Now, he’s helping...
Community Success
Overcoming homelessness to help
Poverty Success
From poverty to politics
Rose wants to be the first Indigenous prime minister—and she’s on the right path thanks...
Poverty Success
From poverty to politics
Community Success
Pop pop, fizz fizz: Phillips Soda Works shows their local love
We love buying local here on the Island! Starting August 3 and through to...
Community Success
Pop pop, fizz fizz: Phillips Soda Works shows their local love
Donor Stories
Two dentists with hearts of gold help the community
Have you ever wondered what happens to your old gold crowns? Avenue Family Dental and...
Donor Stories
Two dentists with hearts of gold help the community
News
United Way recognizes Brian Mann with an Honourary Life Membership
VICTORIA, BC – The Board of United Way Greater Victoria recognized Brian Mann with an...
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United Way recognizes Brian Mann with an Honourary Life Membership
Donor Stories
Royal Roads University Celebrates 23 Years of Uniting for Their Community
Royal Roads University has been running United Way Greater Victoria fundraising campaigns...
Donor Stories
Royal Roads University Celebrates 23 Years of Uniting for Their Community
Donor Stories
The Gift of a Lifetime
Recent studies show that selfless giving may contribute to good health and longevity. Jim...
Donor Stories
The Gift of a Lifetime
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United Way achieves year one fundraising goal of $5.01 million!
VICTORIA, BC – United Way has reached one-third of its three-year fundraising goal of $15...
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