In 2022, City of Kamloops employees ran the largest fundraising campaign for the United Way within city limits. At the United Way BC Day Kick-Off Breakfast this Tuesday, City employees were honored with an award for this achievement. City employees are proud community supporters, and our long-lasting relationship with the United Way is just one way we invest in programs and services within our region. City employees support the United Way through two key programs—a payroll deductions program and a 50/50 payroll lottery.  Through these programs, we have raised over $75,000 for the United Way in recent years, with hundreds of staff participating.

A big thank you and shout out to everyone who gives and to all of our GiveBackPack committee members for their work with the United Way to maintain these programs. City staff also tip their hats to the employees at Highland Valley Copper, who set a standard of giving worth emulating and who were recognized on Tuesday for having the largest fundraising campaign in the region.