United Way moves families from poverty to possibility, helps kids be all they can be, and builds stronger communities for seniors. We have been helping people in the Lower Mainland for over 80 years. Working with over 150 community partners, we fund about 450 programs each year to create a better future for children, families and seniors. How does United Way help prevent social problems and lead social change: We get to the heart of the problem by researching the root causes of social problems We invest in organizations, enabling them to deliver quality programs that make a difference in the lives of children and seniors We multiply the impact of what we do by working in partnership with others We raise our voice to influence public attitudes, systems and policies We evaluate the performance of our investments and efforts to ensure long-term social change Our Vision A healthy, caring, inclusive community. Our Mission To strengthen our community's capacity to address social issues.