On the Water for United Way

The Okanagan Charity Sailing Regatta, proudly hosted by the Vernon Yacht Club, provides 3 days of fun and friendly competition for keelboat sailors while raising much needed funds for local Charities. Since the first Okanagan Charity Sailing Regatta in 2002, this event has raised more than $311,000, all of which has been donated to United Ways in the Okanagan. The 2012 Okanagan Charity Sailing Regatta will be held June 1-3. To participate with an individual pledge or to sponsor a particular boat, visit www.okregatta.com today! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Craig Williams at 250-503-8993 or craig@telus.net.

Because of United Way...
engaged youth

United Way supports Whitevalley Community Resource Centre's Community Pride program for youth. Over 30 community youth participated in Community Pride with each youth providing up to forty hours of their time. Over 15 community events, projects and weekly work opportunities were filled by local youth who gained valuable social, work, communication, life and employment skills allowing them to better prepare themselves to enter the labor market. Youth gain pride in their community and the community comes to value their youth.

Because of United Way...
healthy, successful children

With support from United Way; Enderby Family Place had 2,211 visits last year to a program for parents of 0-6 year olds where they can get information on services and programs available for them and their pre-schoolers. They are also provided with a hot, nutritious lunch - all free of charge. This program has significantly improved the school readiness of Enderby's children over the past three years.