Wildfire Recovery Fund
Bringing together the power of many to help those affected by BC Wildfires.
Donate TodayStarting in 2021, United Way BC has been working with communities and individuals impacted by the BC wildfires in their recovery efforts.
Your donations helps us support a variety of programs and essential supports that are critical to BC residents as they recover emotionally and physically from the devastation of wildfires within our local communities. Funds go towards addressing important needs like food assistance, trauma, and mental health support.
Recent wildfires devasted many areas of the province, including in the Southern Interior, Thompson Nicola Cariboo, and Northern BC. Donations to the recovery fund help support communities in these regions.
United Way is in a unique position as we have connections throughout the region that allow us to respond to the needs as they arise from our “on the ground” community partners. In addition, we are collaborating with local response to ensure we are working cohesively and effectively alongside other resources and supports.
Our Impact
United Way British Columbia has evolved over the years, embracing an expanded role that tackles critical social issues at the local level. Increasingly this has included responding to urgent events like wildfires.
We have seen an increasing number of wildfires each year, affecting communities in devastating ways. Statistically speaking, 2023 is the worst wildfire season on record. Read more about our impact through our stories or reports below.
Our assistance doesn’t stop when the immediate crisis ends. We are committed to the well-being of our communities and work alongside those affected through recovery to help create long-term sustainability. Through our programs like Hi Neighbour and 211 British Columbia, we can respond quickly and work with community leaders and partners to meet needs.
To learn more about our impact please read the below reports:
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United for BC Wildfire Recovery Fund Report 2021
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United for BC Wildfire Recovery Fund: 2023 Wildfires Report
To learn more about our impact in Northern BC, please see https://uwbc.ca/stories/2023/helping-those-during-the-wildfires-in-northern-bc/
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Sense of Belonging & Tradition
United for BC’s United for Ukraine Local Love Fund supported many events last year to connect displaced Ukrainians across the province,
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Helping those during the wildfires in Northern BC
Since the devastating fires across British Columbia, United Way of Northern BC (now part of United Way BC) has funded many agencies providing assistance and support in their communities.
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Resilience amidst chaos: finding hope when all seems lost
It was a shocking moment for many in Kelowna when the Lake Okanagan Resort was destroyed. Just across the lake a fire raged and buildings burned. People lost homes, more were evacuated, and everyone wondered if and when the fire would reach them. Over the following days, it became even more surprising to many that the resort was also home to those on a fixed income who now found themselves homeless.