Every dollar raised in Powell River and qRD stays here in the community to transform lives and create lasting social change. United Way funds local programs and service that build community, fight poverty, help kids reach their full potential.
Donate online
Click the button below to make a secure online donation -- one-time or monthly -- using your credit card or PayPal account.
Donate by cheque
Donation cheques can be made out to Powell River & District United Way and mailed to:
PO Box 370
Powell River, B.C. V8A 5C2
Or contact us at admin@unitedwayofpowellriver.ca or 604-485-2132 to arrange a time to drop off at our office (in the Town Centre Mall next to Subway)
All donation cheques over $20 will be provided with a charitable tax receipt.
PO Box 370
Powell River, B.C. V8A 5C2
Or contact us at admin@unitedwayofpowellriver.ca or 604-485-2132 to arrange a time to drop off at our office (in the Town Centre Mall next to Subway)
All donation cheques over $20 will be provided with a charitable tax receipt.
Corporate Donations
Does your business believe in a strong community where everyone can reach their full potential? Corporate partnerships with Powell River & District United Way allow your business to make demonstrable impact on local issues while maximizing your brand reputation in the community. We partner with local businesses to engage employees and customers in their giving while increasing brand awareness, distinction and trust.
Contact us today to explore partnership opportunities tailored to your business goals: 604-485-2132 or admin@unitedwayofpowellriver.ca.
Ready to donate now? Corporate donations be made online here, or by cheque mailed to PO Box 370, Powell River B.C. V8A 5C2. We will follow up with all corporate donors to ensure their contributions receive public recognition.
See which businesses already support Powell River & District United Way.
Contact us today to explore partnership opportunities tailored to your business goals: 604-485-2132 or admin@unitedwayofpowellriver.ca.
Ready to donate now? Corporate donations be made online here, or by cheque mailed to PO Box 370, Powell River B.C. V8A 5C2. We will follow up with all corporate donors to ensure their contributions receive public recognition.
See which businesses already support Powell River & District United Way.
Donor Bill of Rights
To assure that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in their gift to Powell River & District United Way and the causes we support, we declare that all donors have the following rights:
1) To be informed of United Way's mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
2) To be informed of the identity of those serving on United Way's governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
3) To have access to United Way's most recent financial statements.
4) To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
5) To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition
6) To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
7) To expect that all relationships with individuals representing United Way to the donor will be professional in nature.
8) To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
9) To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that United Way may intend to share.
10) To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
1) To be informed of United Way's mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
2) To be informed of the identity of those serving on United Way's governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
3) To have access to United Way's most recent financial statements.
4) To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
5) To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition
6) To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
7) To expect that all relationships with individuals representing United Way to the donor will be professional in nature.
8) To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
9) To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that United Way may intend to share.
10) To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.