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CBC Yukon interview: David Whiteside

United Way Yukon President David Whiteside was a guest on CBC North’s Midday Cafe May 5.The lunchtime radio show’s “A Time to Give” series has been hearing from charities and individuals making a difference in the Yukon. David has been our volunteer president since 2014. He spoke with Midday Cafe guest host George Maratos.Listen to…

Better Together 50/50 Raffle Winner

The winning ticket for the United Way Yukon – BGC Yukon Better Together 50/50 Raffle is D-1275 purchased by Peter W. Congratulations to our winner who takes home $1915.00. Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket and participated in the Raffle. BGC Yukon will use their share of the proceeds to support their child and…

Funded projects: 2023-2024

Our Community Investment Fund has allocated $105,000 to the following projects in the Yukon! Thank you for your contributions which have made this possible!Here is the list of programs in our latest allocation, organized by priority area. Descriptions are provided by the organizations.

Annual General Meeting: Tuesday April 25

United Way Yukon will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 5:00pm.  The meeting will be a video conference.  All individuals or organizations interested in attending should contact Jamie Boyd for a link to the meeting ed@unitedwayyukon.ca or 867-667-2003

Tickets now on sale! Fundraising 50/50 with BGC Yukon.

We’re better… together! United Way Yukon and Boys and Girls Club Yukon are holding a raffle. It’s a 50-50. We’re raising money to help our community. Proceeds will be shared between United Way Yukon’s Community Investment Fund and the Boys and Girls Club of Yukon.Tickets go on sale today, March 27 CLICK HERE TO VISIT…

February 11 is 211 Day!

Today we’re asking you to take some time and learn more about the 211 helpline. When you dial 2-1-1, you are connected to a trained professional who will help you find the right info and supports for your life. You can also visit yt.211.ca Learn more about the service here

Apply for funding: Community Services Recovery Fund

Community Services Recovery Fund The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support Community Service Organizations as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for COVID-19 pandemic recovery. Now more than ever, Community Service Organizations are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social…

Apply for funding: Community Investment Fund

Community Investment Fund Our Community Investment Fund is looking to allocate donations here in the Yukon. The investment fund helps to finance projects and/or programs that benefit Yukon communities and align with our priority areas. Apply for funding (unitedwayyukon.ca) Applications opened Jan 6, 2023Deadline to apply is Feb 5, 2023

211: Navigators are standing by to help you

Did you know? 211 Yukon has an excellent website which is your guide to the service now offered in the territory. Click the image above or here to have a look. You can call 211 to find help for all of life’s challenges. The service is free, confidential and available in over 150 languages. Call…

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