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CANADA | Jul 03, 2023
2 Shifting the conversation: How the sector is using narrative change to advance social change
Changing the way people think about an issue is a precondition to mobilizing action on it. But which organizations have institutionalized narrative change practices as a strategic priority, and how is that playing out day-to-day? How many non-profits are doing the deep listening necessary to underst
READ MOREWhat kind of life do you want for the Future You?
How we think about aging today will define our future. When we let ageism shape our thoughts, behaviours and policies, we harm older Canadians today, and we also impact the lives that we hope to li
The 12 Scams of the Holidays
The spirit of the holidays is a time of giving for most but, for scammers, it is a time of taking. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre highlights the most popular holiday scams so that you can recognize, r
December 3rd – International Day of Persons With Disabilities
An estimated 46% of people aged 60 years and older live with a disability. Persons with
disabilities are less likely to access health care, education, and employment and to participate in the communi
Sophisticated crypto scams targeting B.C. residents through social media and dating sites
Vancouver and Surrey – The B.C. RCMP, British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and municipal police are warning the public about an emerging trend of fraudste
Screening for breast cancer: What you should know about mammography
In Canada, it is estimated that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. Amongst those battling breast cancer, 1 in 33 will lose their life to this disease (1). As with other cancers, early detection
Help shape B.C.’s anti-racism data legislation
Systemic racism exists everywhere, including in government policies and programs. The provincial government has created a survey inviting British Columbians to anonymously share basic information abou
United Way BC Community Recipe Book - would you like to be involved?
October 1st was National Seniors Day (Canada) and International Day of Older Persons
What better way to celebrate than to come together with food and stories from those in our Healthy Aging comm
2022-23 Better at Home Evaluation Request for Proposals (RFP)
United Way British Columbia (UWBC) is requesting proposals to evaluate the 82 Better at Home programs across British Columbia.
The evaluation framework will be designed to examine and report on the c
Shaping the Future of Care Closer to Home for Older Adults
Have your say in a national conversation about what supports are needed for older adults to live at home.
Older people should be free to choose to age in place – meaning people should be supported
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