United Way BC Day: September 26, 2023
Show us your red! Join us in person and/or on social media to help us celebrate the official launch of our 2023 Fall Campaign.
Wear red to the office or to one of our official Kick-off Breakfast events in your community. Light your building up in red, add a red carpet at your door, or display our window decals to show that you are #HereforBC. We can’t wait to see your creativity!
Don’t miss out! Join us for a Kick-off Breakfast in your community or host your own.
Attend a kick-off breakfast!
United Way BC Day Kick-off Breakfast in Kamloops
Presented by: Kruger, in partnership with UNIFOR Local 10-B
Where: Coast Hotel
When: Sept 26, 2023. 7– 8:30AM.
Price: Individual Ticket: $40 each OR Table of 10: $400
United Way BC Day Kick-off Breakfast in Kelowna
Presented by: BDO Canada
Where: Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan
When: Sept 26, 2023. 7– 8:30AM.
Price: Individual Ticket: $45 each OR Table of 10: $450
United Way BC Day Kick-off Breakfast in Nanaimo
Presented by: Coastal Community Credit Union
Where: Coast Bastion Hotel
When: Sept 26, 2023. 7– 8:30AM.
Price: Individual Ticket: $40 each OR Table of 10: $400
Other United Way BC Day Events
Park-With-Us & Sidewalk BBQ in Downtown Trail
When: Sept 26, 2023
- All day free meter parking in downtown Trail.
- Sidewalk BBQ hosted by United Steelworkers Local 480 at our United Way office, 855 Farwell Street (across from Ferraro Foods) from 11:30am – 1:30pm
Proclamations
United Way British Columbia proudly acknowledges the municipalities that have officially declared September 26, 2023, as United Way BC Day. This special occasion provides us with the chance to celebrate the incredible community efforts, initiatives, and programs taking place in these municipalities:
- City of Nanaimo
- City of Vancouver
- City of Richmond
- City of Port Moody
- City of New Westminster
- Town of Creston
- City of Courtenay
- City of Williams Lake
- District of Squamish
- City of Port Coquitlam
- City of Kelowna
Landmark Light Ups
Throughout the province, iconic landmarks will be illuminated in a striking shade of red. We encourage everyone to unleash their creativity and display their support by embracing the color red in various ways. Whether you’re close to one of these iconic landmarks or in your local community, consider capturing a memorable selfie and sharing it across your favorite social media platforms with the hashtag #HereForBC
Vancouver:
- City Hall
- Burrard Street Bridge
- Bloedel Conservatory
- Pacific Coliseum
- Convention Centre
- BC Place
- Canada Place
Burnaby:
- City Hall
- Park Guideway at Metrotown
Surrey:
- City Hall
Nanaimo:
- The Bastion
Port Coquitlam:
- City Hall
Port Moody:
- City Hall
New Westminster:
- City Hall
#HereforBC
No official kick-off event in your area? Do as we will do at our own United Way BC office in Burnaby. Host your own campaign kick-off event – get together with friends or colleagues and show us your red on September 26th!
Questions?
If you have any questions, please send us an email!
