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Because of you, Natalie and her two children have a safe home

September 2020

Natalie was committed to improving her family’s life and with your help, she made that change.

Social Isolation is a killer

August 2020

VIDEO: Being told to isolate from friends and family isn’t what anyone wants to hear, and it can take a heavy toll on your mental health. But it can immediately become a matter of life and death for…

As an adult Henry learned to read and it changed his life.

August 2020

Graduating high school and going to university used to seem impossible to Henry, who couldn’t read or write. But now he says, “you can really do what you put your mind to. All you have to do is reach…

Community resilience through volunteering and compassion

June 2020

In the central and northern regions of Vancouver Island, over 8000 services have been delivered to vulnerable seniors through the Safe Seniors Strong Communities program since March, including 1337…

Seniors supported in Port Hardy: meals and smiles

May 2020

Seniors across our region are among the most vulnerable during this pandemic. They’re vulnerable to the virus, they’re vulnerable to the isolation, they’re vulnerable due to reduced services; the…

Cowichan Women's Night shelter, one year in operation

December 2019

One year ago on December 20th, the Cowichan Women’s Night Shelter opened its doors to provide homeless women with a safe, warm place to sleep, plus dinner and breakfast.

Samantha built self confidence and learned to fly

November 2019

Girls Group, you gave me wings to fly very high

Peter had a hard time finding and keeping a home

November 2019

Peter had a hard time finding and keeping a home

Children thrive when they spend quality time with caring adults

November 2019

VIDEO: Children thrive when they spend quality time with caring adults

Dental care is more than just health care

November 2019

Dental care is more than just health care

A new friendship helps Liz feel less isolated

October 2019

With all her friends and neighbours gone, Liz felt alone and isolated in a community where she once knew everyone. A new friend changed all of that.

Amanda Joseph is regaining control of her life

October 2019

Now three years sober, Amanda Joseph has rebuilt her life thanks to the support of a United Way program in Campbell River.

Anxiety no longer rules Sam's life

July 2019

Sam has always dealt with anxiety and because of generous donors like you, he was able to join a program that turned him into a leader.

After-school cooking program helps Kevin through a difficult time

December 2018

Thanks to United Way, youth in Courtenay are learning to cook through LUSH Valley Food Action Society's Young Cooks program.

Hospice softens Kate’s path through grief

November 2018

Three years ago, Kate said goodbye to her husband. A United Way-funded program gave her hope.

Reading between the lines

August 2018

When Jayce’s kids fell behind in reading, a United Way program helped them improve their skills—and their confidence.

Overcoming homelessness to help others

August 2018

Travis went from experiencing homelessness to studying at university. Now, he’s helping others get their lives on track.

How Karissa overcame postpartum depression

August 2018

Like so many moms, Karissa has struggled with postpartum depression after the birth of her 7 month-old child. She recently moved from Kelowna, where she faced an increasingly difficult family…

Seniors Enjoy Exercise Classes

August 2018

Seniors are not always comfortable, or able, to attend regular fitness classes. Many seniors also do not have the opportunity to get out and socialize as much as they would like.

Ruth struggled to raise her grandchild

August 2018

Jenna and her grandmother struggled through “two years of hell” during a lengthy diagnosis process.

Children grieve differently than adults

August 2018

When Stephen’s Nana passed away, the 7-yearold boy was confused and distraught.

A Day Trip to Ditidaht

August 2018

The long and bumpy gravel road to Ditidaht, a remote First Nations village near Port Alberni, was well worth the visit to the community school for both the Canadian Red Cross youth facilitators and…

Preparing Affordable Meals

August 2018

It breaks a parent’s heart to see their child go hungry.

18 Years of Sobriety

August 2018

Some people fall into an addiction, but others like Dennis, are born into it. Growing up surrounded by alcohol, Dennis started drinking at 10 years old. By age 16, she was using drugs with her…

Michael: From Loneliness to Leadership

August 2018

Thanks to a meal program you support through United Way donations, Michael (right) is now thriving as a leader.

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