Our Mission
United We Can is a Vancouver based non-profit organization that creates economic opportunities through environmental initiatives for people living in the Downtown Eastside. It was created by locals for locals who rely on recycling refundable beverage containers as their source of income.
The recycling depot was the first major undertaking and is the largest social enterprise project hosted by United We Can. It opened in 1995 and continues to thrive today. The depot provides recyclers with a safe working environment while ensuring that all customers receive the full deposit on all refundable beverage containers.
Centerplate is delighted to partner with such a great venture as United We Can! We began our relationship in 2011 and quickly decided to donate ALL of our drink containers – which acts as the perfect barometer for economic impact of conventions in the city. This is a “good news story” that we continually share with our employees and with our clients from around the world. We challenge other large facilities to do the same!
How Can Your Business Support?
Donating recyclable beverage containers to United We Can helps to alleviate poverty.
United We Can has paved the path out of poverty for 25 years by creating jobs for those who may have difficulty finding and retaining employment. Our depot and staff offer employment, income earning opportunities and for those that seek it a purpose to be a part of a local sustainability solution.
OUR EXISTING CLIENTS
Latest News
Volunteers Needed
Volunteer – Coffee Host We have remained open during the
2017 Livable Cities Forum
Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure of speaking at the
Greenest City by 2020
As many of you know the City of Vancouver has
Latest News
Volunteers Needed
Volunteer – Coffee Host We have remained open during the
2017 Livable Cities Forum
Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure of speaking at the
Greenest City by 2020
As many of you know the City of Vancouver has