An Inspiring Beginning...

The Co-op was created as a solution to a better way to do business together in the non-profit sector. The creation of the United Community Services Co-op gave an independent voice to the non-profit sector. This was a way to create value-based brokering of services and products at advantageous pricing for our members.

The idea of a co-operative of this kind gained momentum through Executive Directors of non-profit organizations. Focus groups, discussions at provincial meetings and other network hubs mobilized the co-op concept. Soon a Steering Committee was appointed.

The Steering Committee incorporated United Community Services Co-op under the Co-operative Association Act of B.C.

Today the Co-op has 100 member organizations... and we continue to change, grow and be responsive to the needs of our members.  We definitely are better together!