United Way: Of the Central and South Okanagan/ Similkameen

Senior’s Outreach is hosting a series of workshops in January and February 2011 on seniors and housing, funded by the Law Foundation of BC.  For more information or to register, please contact 250-861-6180.

Thank you to Interior Savings Credit Union for making United Way a Charity of Choice again this year!

When you receive your Interior Savings mailer, please take the opportunity to give to the United Way Campaign – every dollar is needed in our community this year.

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season!

Please join us at Parkinson Recreation Centre on Sunday December 12th from 2-4 pm to celebrate 60 years of serving the Central Okanagan!

Know someone who wants to donate a refrigerator in good condition? The One Cup at a Time Coffee House (social enterprise operated by the John Howard Society) needs a good fridge for the business. We can put you in touch!

November 16, 2010: BMO Volunteers are painting the offices of the CNIB, and KPMG Volunteers are helping the Hospice Association sort through old files to prepare for their big office move! Great work everyone!!

The United Way Days of Caring Program matches teams of volunteers (from a business, service club or youth group) to non-profit organizations that need help to complete service projects.

The United Way 2010 Campaign  is at $544,000 or 39% of our campaign goal of $1.4 million. It’s not too late to get involved in your community, so please consider making YOUR impact through United Way!

Who’s Living United this week in the Central Okanagan? Here are a few highlights:

• - Over 80% of Future Shop employees participated in their United Way Workplace Campaign raising over $13,000.

• - Close to 200 people attended the 2010 Dinner of Distinction to Honour Former Mayor Jim Stuart and recognize Colin & Lois Pritchard for their contributions to the community.  This event raised over $65,000.

• - 82% of staff at Farris Vaughan Wills & Murphy LLP participated in their United Way Workplace Campaign raising over $5,400.

• - Over $20,000 was raised through the Government of Canada locations of Service Canada, Canada Revenue Agency & Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

• - CIBC donated $1000 from every branch to United Way as part of their National Customer Appreciation Day to recognize the work of the United Way in each community.  $12,000 in total was donated to the United Way of the Central & South Okanagan/Similkameen.

The United Way is working to create better opportunities for all in the Central Okanagan by investing in children, vulnerable adults and seniors in our community.  We’re working together with 26 Community Partners to prevent problems from happening in the first place.

The Live United Campaign runs until December 17, 2010.  To make a donation, host an event or run a workplace campaign visit www.unitedwaycso.com or contact 250-860-2356.

Thank you to the Canada Revenue Agency for a great campaign to raise funds for United Way!

Thank you to Future Shop Kelowna for your wonderful support of the 2010 LIVE UNITED Campaign!