Social Matters

How United Way helps local people tackle community issues

From Period Promise to Hi Neighbour, opportunities are growing for citizens to get engaged

Mar 2, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Calling young innovators! #YIS2020 wants your big ideas for a better tomorrow!

Submit your 30-second selfie video before April 30!

Mar 2, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Hundreds of B.C. firefighters ‘climb the wall’ for BC Lung Association

The charity fundraiser saw participants climbing up 48 storeys

Feb 28, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Province promotes ‘lifting each other up’ on 13th annual Pink Shirt Day

Students, MLAs, community members gathered at B.C. Parliament Buildings Wednesday

Feb 26, 2020 5:19 PM Read more >

Pink Shirt Day campaign urges Canadians to ‘Lift Each Other Up’

Annual anti-bullying effort returns Wednesday, Feb. 26

Feb 26, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

IHOP to host seventh annual National Pancake Day

IHOP will be offering free short-stack pancakes in support of BC Children’s Hospital on Tuesday

Feb 25, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Doctor facing lung cancer encourages community support

Lung cancer remains among the deadliest and most prevalent cancers in B.C.

Feb 24, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Families build connections and community with United Way

Local initiatives take aim at social isolation

Feb 17, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Tickets available for Abbotsford Hospice Society gala

Annual Butterfly Ball fundraiser takes place in April

Feb 9, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

United Way charts innovative course for community

Building connections to tackle challenges of social isolation

Feb 3, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >