Recreation and Leisure Endowment Fund

What is an Endowment Fund?

• UNITI endowment funds provide financial stability and security, enabling our organization to plan for the long term and pursue our mission. By carefully managing our endowment funds’ investments and spending policies, UNITI can balance the need for current funding with the goal of preserving the funds purchasing power to better serve future generations.

• The Wheeler/Soucy UNITI Endowment Fund exists to support the UNITI Recreation and Leisure Program. Beyond this, the fund exists to support any unfunded services at UNITI that require funding. Participating in community events is a cornerstone of the Wheeler/Soucy Fund, ensuring more people with developmental disabilities can enjoy local events and through these experiences, feel their connection to our community. This UNITI Endowment Fund creates new experiences, reaching more people and fostering a sense of belonging and joy in our community. 

Where does your donation go?

Your donation to the Wheeler/Soucy UNITI Endowment Fund has a profound impact on the UNITI community. Firstly, it supports the UNITI Recreation and Leisure Program, enhancing the lives of individuals we serve. The program plays a pivotal role in fulfilling our mission by providing opportunities for travel, fostering friendships, facilitating continuous learning, and creating new experiences.

Beyond this, the fund serves as a lifeline for any unfunded services at UNITI that require financial support. This flexibility ensures that crucial programs and initiatives receive the necessary resources, enriching the lives of those we support in various ways.

Our Recreation and Leisure services, made possible through your donations, enable us to achieve our goals by offering diverse opportunities for community engagement. We organize outings that allow people to explore their local surroundings and travel to new places, broadening their horizons and enriching their lives. Additionally, our program promotes health and wellness through activities like the Healthy Cuisines cooking class and fitness sessions, emphasizing the importance of a balanced lifestyle.

UNITI is a valued community organization with the following recognition:

• UNITI is accredited at the highest level by the Council on Accreditation (COA)
• UNITI is the 2023 Non-Profit Award Winner of the Surrey Board of Trade Excellence Awards
• UNITI is the 2021 Non-Profit Award Winner of the SSWR Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards