Abbotsford Hospice Society (AHS), Cyrus Centre Ministries and John Howard Society are the new local United Way community partners.
The United Way provides community partner grants and funding to agencies in the Fraser Valley to ensure there is a strong safety net of services available in the community.
“We’ve been looking to enhance services available to individuals and families in the communities that we serve,” said Wayne Green, executive director. “We are only able to do this because of the incredible support we’ve received from caring individuals, employees, unions and corporations.”
Les Talvio, executive director of Cyrus Centre Ministries, said they are pleased and honoured to be named a community partner.
“We realize that with being named a community partner comes the responsibility to work with the community and partner agencies to enhance the lives of those we serve.”
The Abbotsford Hospice Society is a natural fit for United Way.
“The Abbotsford Hospice Society provides essential services to those who are grieving in our community, and our role as a community partner will enable us to enhance these services,” said David Turchen, board chairman of the AHS.
Also included is the Chilliwack Hospice, increasing the number of community partners from 24 to 28.