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About United Way of British Columbia :

BC communities need help addressing critical social issues. As a unified provincial organization United Way British Columbia (UWBC) have consolidated resources to respond to urgent needs in real-time in order to drive positive, lasting change in our local communities. 

The unified organization serves over 4.5 million British Columbians, delivering resources and support to the people who need it most. Areas of focus include Emergency Response, Children & Youth, Seniors, Poverty, Mental Health, and Food Security. 

In 2024, United Way British Columbia:

• • OVER 6,000 CHILDREN received the support they needed to succeed and thrive at 108 United Way BC School’s Out and School’s Out Summer program sites.
  • 4.6 MILLION MEALS AND HAMPERS were delivered to over 314,000 individuals and families in need through dignified food access programming to help address Food Security.
  • OVER 65,000 SENIORS received more than 800,000 Healthy Aging supports and services to stay independent, active, and engaged in their own communities
  • ALMOST 9,000 PEOPLE in 31 communities received emergency assistance and support in post emergency recovery and resilience building.
  • MORE THAN 51,700 PEOPLE were supported by Community Navigators at 211 British Columbia, who provided close to 129,000 referrals to local programs and services to help with life’s basic needs.
  • 580 FORMER YOUTH IN CARE were able to cover basic living expenses while pursuing postsecondary education in BC through the Youth Futures Education Fund.
  • ABOUT 20,000 NEIGHBOURS were engaged and almost 300 Local Love funds were distributed in 12 United Way BC Hi Neighbour communities.

About the UBC United Way Campaign

The UBC United Way Campaign is an annual workplace campaign that runs in the fall which creates opportunities for UBC staff, faculty and community members to connect, network and raise funds for a great cause. The 2025 UBC United Way Campaign will run from October 9 till December.

The University of British Columbia has a long history with United Way and is the only Board of Governor approved employee campaign.

The University of British Columbia (Vancouver and Okanagan) has been recognized as a top contributor to United Way for many years. Since 2009 UBC has consistently raised over $550,000 annually in support of the local community. The 2024 UBC United Way Campaign raised nearly $510,000 and engaged with over thousands of community members.

UBC has also partnered with United Way. to lead research in areas of Middle Childhood Development and Neighborhood Planning as well providing space for the city to hold conversations on Community Engagement, Social Innovation, Public Policy and more.

The UBC Okanagan campus started their United Way campaign in 2005 and has since achieved outstanding results in participation and donations that have greatly impacted their community. 

View UBC Policy 100 on Charitable Givings