United Way Cowichan has changed its operating model to be more efficient and offer more services to the region.
The UWC has become part of the United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island, which now includes most of the Island north of the Malahat.
Corinne Thompson, chairwoman of the board at the UWC, said amalgamating with the UWCNVI is a “great example” of the trend across Canada of smaller United Way organizations working together to better serve each of their respective communities.