On Friday, July 26th, a team of volunteers from Interior Savings participated in a Day of Caring® to complete yard work for a household who was not able to maintain their yard this year due to health issues. The team arrived early in the morning, full of enthusiasm to get started. Undaunted by the [...]
Ebata Eyecare hosted their annual Day of Caring on Tuesday July 16th this year. They provided free exams and glasses to those who are in need and were able to offer this unique opportunity to 18 people this year. The generosity of this Day of Caring gives the gift of sight to vulnerable people in [...]
With the end of the school just around the corner, this time of the year is exciting for most kids in our community as the excitement builds for summer vacations and time in the sun. This isn’t true for all kids, however. Summers may mean they do not have access to in-school supports like breakfast [...]
United Way TNC in the News - CLICK HERE for the original article from the Quesnel Observer Spring cleaning can mean different things to different people, and after two straight summers of busy wildfire activity in the Cariboo, many people may be thinking of cleaning up their properties to ensure they are clear of debris [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK0D1dLsmQI&feature=youtu.be Rose wants to be the first Indigenous prime minister—and she’s on the right path thanks to a United Way funded program . “Growing up was tough—I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety as a kid. By the time I was a teenager, most days I just wanted to sleep all day, [...]
On Friday, March 8th from 7 to 9:30 pm, United Way is excited to present empowerHER, an evening of movement, wellness and inspiration in celebration of International Women's Day 2019 at The Rex. Join us as we mindfully move, sweat and be inspired with a Limbus Movement class and keynote from Co-Founder, Dr. Darby Ewashina, [...]
Working in the world of real estate, a REALTORS® passion lies in finding their client’s the perfect home where they are safe, comfortable and can thrive. However, the dream of a stable place to live feels out of reach for many vulnerable members of our community – those living in poverty, are on the [...]
The Team from TD at Mount Paul Community Food Center A few weeks ago, over 20 TD managers based out of the BC Northern interior and Yukon district volunteered for Days of Caring® at the Mount Paul Food Centre. These community-oriented individuals traded in the office for a garden and pens for [...]
Last Friday TRU's Law clinic students volunteered at Jump for a Day of Caring® to help work on the garden beds that are located on Elm Street. Jump is a non-profit organization that utilizes their garden to provide meals and fresh produce for various people in the community. The purpose of coming together for the meals is to [...]
On September 19th an amazing team of volunteers from Interior Savings participated in a Day of Caring® at Garden Gate. Garden Gate has a 2.8 acre site which includes a green house, veggie garden, and kitchen/classroom. They focus on encouraging healthy eating and active living for people with mental health issues and addictions. On top of personal benefits, [...]
