United Way British Columbia

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About United Way British Columbia

Overview

United Way British Columbia is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a healthy, caring, and inclusive community. They serve the needs of the local community, mobilize people to address local issues, collaborate with partners to solve problems, and support programs that create life-saving connections for local kids, seniors, and citizens across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Their programs focus on addressing pressing needs, such as mental health, social isolation, and vulnerability among seniors, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Through initiatives like Hi Neighbour and Safe Seniors, Strong Communities, United Way British Columbia aims to build lasting connections and support well-being in the community.

Mission

We strengthen vital connections that support people in need in our local communities.

Vision

United Way BC is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) principles, working toward creating environments where individuals, no matter their background, can thrive, feel valued, and have equal opportunities to succeed. The organization is committed to actively ensuring that the work they do recognizes the right of all peoples to be unique and to be respected as such.

Values

We bring people together and inspire local action to address the needs people face as a result of increasing social disconnection. We collaborate to co-create solutions with local social service agencies, government, unions, universities, advocacy groups, corporate partners, and donors. We build transformative long-term donor relationships. We inspire and mentor leadership to promote and deepen connections across communities, organizations, and individuals. We step in where gaps exist to. We bring our unique strengths and expertise as a fund and program manager to manage and support critical programs that build life changing connections. We connect our rigorous evidence-based approach with community listening and consultations to ensure we prioritize and allocate resources towards where we can make the greatest impact. We evaluate the impact of our work and ensure programs have measurable outcomes. 

Unique Value Proposition

United Way BC is the sole United Way in British Columbia, providing a unified provincial approach to addressing critical social issues. The organization operates on the principle that dollars raised locally, stay local, and has consolidated resources to respond to urgent needs in real-time across over 260 communities and First Nations groups throughout the province.

Financial Overview

$47,844,672
Revenue (2024)
$85,417,225
Expenses (2024)
$121,718,526
Total Assets
$11,301,000
Liabilities
Year Revenue Expenses Program Costs Admin Costs Fundraising
2024 $47,844,672.00 $85,417,225.00 $23,093,963.00 $2,075,094.00 $6,170,838.00
2023 $133,052,898.00 $66,898,677.00 $20,571,453.00 $1,866,780.00 $5,773,925.00
2022 $52,266,043.00 $55,452,949.00 $11,362,616.00 $2,269,124.00 $4,936,005.00
2021 $49,583,676.00 $53,251,918.00 $11,063,311.00 $1,673,403.00 $3,781,154.00
2020 $83,446,638.00 $41,210,237.00 $7,347,649.00 $1,285,180.00 $4,972,112.00
Financial data sourced from Canada Revenue Agency
Year-over-Year Spending Breakdown
Revenue, Expenses, and Assets (Year-over-Year)
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Leadership Team

Tanjeet Kalsi

Manager, Office of the President & Board Governance

Michael McKnight

President & CEO

Kim Winchell

Chief Program & Impact Officer

Ben Keizer

Chief Financial & Technology Officer

Shaffina Hirji

Chief People & Culture Officer

Patrick Brophy

Chief Engagement Officer

Lori Mayhew

Senior Director, Labour Participation

Key Information
  • Tax ID 108160185RR0001
  • Country Canada 🇨🇦
  • Founded 2021
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Impact Areas
Promoting systemic changes Financial literacy and inclusion Medical Aid Professional development of staff within your organization Literacy Programs Policy Change Urbanization and Land Use Senior Community Programs Shelter and Housing Elderly Care Services Capacity Building Advocating and advancing the capacity of the sector you work in Youth Support and Care Food Security - International Special Education Influencing government regulations Mental Health Adult and Vocational Education Food Security - Domestic Growing technology or advancing technological breakthroughs for the sector Advocating for new laws or policies Food Aid Social Services and Support Higher Education Advancing Capacity within your organization Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction Capacity Building Housing and Homelessness Sustainable Agriculture Senior Citizens Support Primary and Secondary Education Job Training and Employment Community Empowerment Emergency Response and Preparedness Local Infrastructure Development Climate Change Mitigation Early Childhood Education Microfinance and Microcredit Economic Development Conservation and Biodiversity Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Aid Poverty Alleviation Education
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Contact Information
Mailing Address

4543 CANADA WAY
BURNABY, BC V5G4T4

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