
Inspire Brighter Futures for Kids in Need
Your donation to United Way BC’s School’s Out empowers kids by giving them the chance to explore their interests, build new friendships, and thrive with vital after-school support.
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Throughout the school year, countless kids are missing out on vital after-school support.
This is how we’ve stepped in to fill the gap. United Way BC School’s Out programs:
✔ Deliver essential academic support and mentorship.
✔ Promote mental and physical wellness.
✔ Encourage positive, long-term friendships.
✔ Provide healthy and delicious snacks and meals.
What is School’s Out?
School’s Out offers vital academic support, wellness resources, nutritious meals, and developmental guidance throughout the school year. By nurturing life skills, building self-confidence, and encouraging positive behaviours, the program empowers individual growth while strengthening communities and driving lasting, positive change.
Most School’s Out programs are offered free to students and families based on need. The impact is remarkable: 75% of children in these programs report improved health, wellness, and a stronger sense of connection.
How your donation makes a difference.
1 in 7 kids in BC lives in poverty, and cost is a major barrier to accessing essential after-school programs. With your support, we can ensure that every child has access to these vital resources throughout the school year.
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$1500 Enables 30 kids to experience a field trip to the local science center, museum, or aquarium.
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$5000 Supplies one School’s Out program with essential educational materials, including books, puzzles, pencils, erasers, paints, paper, and brushes.
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$7500 Provides over a year’s worth of healthy, nutritious snacks, and lunch for a School’s Out program.
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$10000 Makes it possible for 10 kids to attend a School’s Out program for half of the school year.
Impact Story: Cooking Up Fun in School’s Out

Step into United Way BC’s School’s Out Program at the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House, where kids find a safe space to learn, grow, make friends, and savour the fun of childhood in the kitchen!
Your gift will make a difference.
Together, we can inspire brighter futures for kids this school year.
