There is plenty of evidence linking poor health outcomes to poverty. As a young mom, Shaelyn struggled to make ends meets – she faced homelessness and not having enough food for her children. Because of your generosity, Shaelyn was able to get the help she needed through a United Way-funded support program for young moms and to move her family from poverty to possibility.

VIDEO: Hear it in Shaelyn’s own words

You can help support children, moms and others affected by poverty by donating to United Way during the VCH Workplace Campaign between Oct. 30 and Dec. 19, 2014.

Two ways to give

1. With your credit card on the secure United Way website

2. By payroll deduction using the printable pledge form *

* IMPORTANT: If you are using the printable pledge form, do not detach the bottom section. Please complete and send the whole form to:

Kaye McMahon
Communications & Public Affairs
400 – 520 West 6th Ave.
Vancouver BC  V5Z 4H5

About United Way

Your support helps the United Way of the Lower Mainland provide much needed supports to thousands of at-risk children, seniors and parents. Nutritious meals and housing—the very basics—are made available through United Way programs. These supports, in turn, help our clients and patients.