Wildfire Recovery Fund
Bringing together the power of many to help those affected by BC Wildfires.
With your donation to United Way BC’s Wildfire Recovery Fund, we can provide immediate and long-term support to communities most affected by BC Wildfires.
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.
Fort Nelson Wildfire
Wildfires, including the Parker Lake fire, are impacting the North with thousands on evacuation orders and alerts. You can support them by donating or volunteering today.
If you are an agency in the North helping those affected by the fires, please see our grant application below.
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.
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
Resources
Visit our Emergency Response Resource page to download preparedness guides and more information.
Impact Stories
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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.