Basketball Night for Island Communities: United Way Day

UPEI Panthers and United Way of PEI band together for United Way Day

UPEI Athletics and Recreation and United Way of PEI are excited to be teaming up for United Way Day! Both women’s and men’s basketball teams are celebrating the United Way of PEI at their home games this Friday, November 17th (at 6 and 8 p.m. vs. the Saint Mary’s Huskies), shining a light on the important work United Way does to support communities across the Island.

“We’re honoured to welcome the United Way of PEI to our basketball games Friday night,” said Jane Vessey, Director of Athletics and Recreation at UPEI. “Together, we hope to help raise awareness of United Way’s positive impact on our community.”

The United Way envisions a PEI where every Islander has the opportunities they need to reach their full potential. United Way funds programs and creates solutions that reduce the impacts of poverty, break the cycle of domestic violence, ensure access to mental health services, and help ki...