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2016COMMUNITYOUTCOMES REPORT

UNITED. WE DO MORE.

At United Way we believe that at the heart of a healthy community are people who care – not just for themselves – but for those around them. United with our donors, business partners, workplace champions, labour leaders, community advocates and volunteers, we deliver hope and possibility, changing local lives every day.

In 2016, over 111,282 individuals, families, youth and children accessed 109 programs through 72 funded agencies to help them achieve their full potential. Your footprint as a supporter of United Way is far-reaching and brings comfort to thousands in need. Thank you for working together in a ‘united way’ to build a strong and inclusive community for all.

$4,266,320Invested

Photography courtesy elighphoto.com and Systematic Design 1.

In addition to investments in our three priority areas of kids, poverty and community, United Way directs funds to a variety of non-profit organizations according to our donors’ wishes.

12,218Individuals were involved in their neighbourhoods and increased their sense of belonging.

10,958Individuals were supported to live independently and actively participate in their community while reducing loneliness and isolation.

10,196 Individuals and families were helped to better cope with life’s challenges.

51,842Individuals and families gained access to fresh, nutritious, and affordable food.

6,959Individuals found meaningful jobs, better managed expenses and supported their families.

946 Individuals and families acquired an affordable, safe, and permanent place to live.

11,199 Kids increased their positive sense of identity and were encouraged to make healthy lifestyle choices.

3,849 Youth received the support they needed to succeed in school and develop key life skills.

3,115 Children and youth developed and expanded positive relationships with their peers.

Kids$990,600

Community

$1,455,645

Poverty

$775,710

Donor Directed$917,750

bc211$126,615

In partnership with United Ways in BC, United Way Greater Victoria is bringing bc211.ca to the Capital Regional District. This resource connects individuals and organizations to community, social and government services.

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111,282

15,355

CHILDREN

& YOUTH

2,808FAMILIES

93,119INDIVIDUALS

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LIVESCHANGED

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1UP The Victoria Single Parent Resource CentreAIDS Vancouver IslandAnawim Companions SocietyArtemis Place SocietyBC Schizophrenia Society, Victoria BranchBeacon Community ServicesBig Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater VictoriaBridges for Women SocietyBurnside Gorge Community Association Coalition of Neighbourhood Houses c/o Blanshard Community CentreCommunity Options for Children and Families Society Cridge Centre for the FamilyDRS: Dialogue & Resolution ServicesEsquimalt Military Family Resource CentreEsquimalt Neighbourhood House SocietyFamily Caregivers’ Network SocietyFarmlands Trust SocietyGaliano ClubGaliano Health Care SocietyGarth Homer Society Greater Victoria Citizens’ Counselling CentreFamily Services of Greater VictoriaHeroWork Program SocietyHulitan Family and Community Services SocietyIsland Community Mental HealthIsland Deaf & Hard of Hearing Centre AssociationInter-Cultural Association of Greater VictoriaIsland Sexual Health SocietyJames Bay New HorizonsJohn Howard Society of VictoriaLearning Disabilities Assoc. of BC SVI ChapterLifeCycles Project SocietyNEED2 Suicide Prevention Education and SupportOak Bay Volunteer Services SocietyOasis Society for Spiritual HealthOur Place SocietyPacific Centre Family Services AssociationPacifica Housing Advisory AssociationPEERS Victoria Resources SocietyPower to Be Adventure Therapy Society

Quadra Village Community CentreReady to Rent BCSaanich Neighbourhood PlaceSaanich Volunteer Services SocietySalt Spring & Southern Gulf Islands Community Services SocietySeniors Serving Seniors Association of BCSilver Threads ServiceSooke Family Resource SocietySooke Family Resource Society & Pacheedaht First NationSooke Transition House Society South Island Centre for Counselling & TrainingSpinal Cord Injury BCSWOVA Community Development & Research SocietyTogether Against Poverty SocietyUmbrella Society for Addictions and Mental HealthVictoria Brain Injury SocietyVictoria Cool Aid SocietyVictoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s CentreVictoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre SocietyVictoria Literacy ConnectionVictoria Native Friendship CentreVictoria Rainbow KitchenVictoria Sexual Assault Centre SocietyVictoria Therapeutic Riding AssociationVictoria Women’s Transition House SocietyVictoria Youth Clinic SocietyVictoria Youth Empowerment SocietyVolunteer VictoriaWe Rage, We Weep Alzheimer FoundationWSANEC School Board/ LifeCycles Project SocietyYoung Parents Support Network

2016 COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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United Way takes a long-term view and leads social change in the community by funding a strong and stable network of programs and services.

201 - 633 Courtney Street • Victoria BC • V8W 1B9 • (250) 385-6708 • uwgv.ca

HOW WE FUND

United Way invites submissions for funding from registered charities that provide services in one or more of our three priority areas: kids, poverty and community. Non-profits are asked to consult United Way’s funding framework which outlines criteria and expectations.

United Way’s Community Investment Team reviews submissions for key information based on past grant performance, proposed impact goals that fit within our priority areas and financial stability.

Three review panels of subject matter experts are convened to assist in understanding community needs, program overlap and gaps in services.

Recommendations are passed on to United Way’s Community Impact Steering Committee which analyzes the proposals while considering how best to meet the needs in the community based on United Way’s overall mission.

Invite

Review

Experts

Recommend

Approve

Accountability

Final recommendations are brought forward to United Way’s Board of Directors for approval.

Funding is granted on a 1, 2, or 3 year basis. Programs are reviewed annually. Our process includes an analysis of program outcomes, financial reporting and site visits.

Impact

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