United Way BC Employee Giving Campaign

The Kamloops-Thompson School District is committed to the District Strategic Plan values of Equity, Connections and Relationships, Well-being, and Sustainability. We are proud to support United Way BC who shares our commitment to these values by supporting programs that bring people together to inspire local action and build stronger, more resilient communities across our District. 

In 2024, United Way BC invested over $6 million dollars to support people in need in the Thompson Nicola Cariboo Region, providing funding for basic needs like Food Security and the Community Recovery Support Fund, Children and Youth, Healthy Aging, and Capacity Building and Convening. Watch this video to see how United Way BC is making a real impact in our region. 

Together with United Way BC, we are united for kids and youth in need. 

There are several United Way BC initiatives that support kids and youth within the Kamloops-Thompson region and our school communities.  

The Schools Out Program provides free or low barrier after-school care for vulnerable kids ages 5–12 between the critical hours of 3–6 pm. This program located in Kamloops and Ashcroft focuses on supporting kids with homework help, life skills, basic needs like food and nutrition, and social and emotional support. Watch the School’s Out Kamloops story here.

The Youth Futures Education Fund (YFEF) helps create equal educational opportunities for youth and adults who have been in government care by providing low-barrier access to funds for basic living expenses like food, rent, technology, child care, and more. This program, available for any student coming out of government care across British Columbia (who are also using the BC Tuition Waiver Program to access free tuition) and supports TRU in Kamloops/Williams Lake and Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt. 

The United Way’s Regional Community Food Hub coordinates efforts between local nonprofits serving marginalized and underserved groups, school districts, faith-based organizations, food suppliers, and food recovery groups who deliver rescued food to local hubs. Programming includes food hampers, meal distribution, community gardens, food literacy, and skill building, and funding for staff and infrastructure. Read more about the Clearwater Regional Community Food Hub here.

The Future Leaders Program is helping transform the lives of youth in partnership with A Way Home Kamloops. The program empowers young people ages 15-29 for the jobs of tomorrow by providing practical work experience, developing social networks, growing leadership skills, and helping youth gain a deep sense of accomplishment. Watch the Future Leaders Kamloops story here. 

Every dollar donated to the United Way BC directly impacts your local community, through the programs listed above and many more. Learn more at uwbc.ca.

Explore more local stories from United Way BC below to learn more about the impact UWBC is making in your communities.