United Way campaign

UVic has been a strong supporter of United Way Southern Vancouver Island (UWSVI) since 1994, and this means we are well into our 30^th year! Our UVic workplace campaigns have raised more than $6 million.

United Way is a nationwide network of local agencies whose primary mission is to raise funds to aid community-based agencies dealing with mental health and addictions, supporting families in need and isolated seniors.

In 2023-24, United Way supported 50,000 individuals on Southern Vancouver Island. That means a United Way initiative or funded program helped almost 1 in 7 people in our region, empowering individuals, connecting with them in meaningful, pragmatic and critical ways, and helping build better lives.

UVic 2024-25 campaign

This year our goal is to raise $210,000 for United Way Southern Vancouver Island, helping people from all walks of life be all they can be. Check out our Events page for this year's event dates and information and stay tuned to see how you can get involved!

Donate to the United Way

Show your support for United Way at a level that’s meaningful to you. Donations don’t need to be much—even small amounts add up over time. You don’t need to sacrifice very much: consider the impact of giving up the cost of one latte a week. Over the course of a year, your payroll donation (twice a month) of only $5 can provide:

Six hungry children with a bag of meals and snacks to last the weekend.
Thirteen vulnerable women and their families with 2 new pillows, to start new lives in new homes.
Thirteen young people, living on their own, with cooking supplies for a mental health workshop.

Put yourselves in the shoes of a struggling Canadian by trying out Make the Month. A digital experience developed by United Way to show what it is like to make the decisions of a person or family struggling with poverty.

You can join the payroll donation program or make a one-time donation. Both types of donations can be made through the United Way e-pledge system.

Already a payroll donor?

If you donated by payroll deduction last year, your donation will continue. You will receive an email thanking you for your contribution and confirming that your deductions will continue. The email will also provide information about how to change or cancel your payroll deduction.

Make a one-time donation

Giving a one-time donation is a great way to give back to those in need. UVic employees, students and retirees can make one-time donations via credit card anytime.

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Areas of action

Mental health & addictions

Many people struggle with mental health challenges and addictions. United Way Southern Vancouver Island works with social service organizations on community-based initiatives focused on mental health and addiction education, awareness, prevention, and early intervention.

Families

Seniors

Many seniors in our region experience extreme loneliness and isolation, malnutrition or food insecurity, mobility issues and limited income that greatly impact their physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Events

News