Our Work
Together, we are possibility.
We help positive, long-term social change happen. We help make our communities and region better. As the backbone of an area-wide network of non-profits, we use strategic thinking, research, and powerful partnerships to change lives.
How we do it
We tackle tough problems. How? By researching to better understand the issues in our community, advocating for those who don’t have a voice, funding and partnering with the most effective local organizations who create real opportunities and measuring the results.
RESEARCH
We work to understand our communities and region better. We have a Memorandum of Understanding with with Thompson Rivers University and partner with them on research initiatives that allow us to improve the communities we live in. Click here to learn more about this research partnership.
ADVOCACY
United Way’s advocacy work encompasses the fostering of constructive relationships and mutual understanding among decision-makers and public policy framers. It includes speaking up on public policy issues that directly impact our priority goals. It sees us playing an active role in developing a “common voice” on behalf of the community sector.
CONVENING
We draw on vast expertise available from across our region and bring the right people, organizations and skills to the table to deal with specific issues.
INVESTING
Community Impact Council members serve as local United Way champions. They are leadership donors who evaluate and make decisions regarding investments from the Community Fund in their region. Click here to learn more about Community Impact Councils.
