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Fundraising

By working together, we can make the United Way a better place for everyone. The money is raised in the community through workplace campaigns, special events, planned giving, etc., and it stays in the community to fund various programs to help people from all walks of life.

The power of one
GIVING AMOUNT
IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT
$1 PER PAY
$26 year
Provides mentorship to one child, for one hour, once a week
$1 PER WEEK
$2/pay=52/year
Provides one woman fleeing an abusive relationship with an individual safety assessment and planning session
$1 PER DAY
$14.04/pay=$365.04/year
Provides a terminally ill person with 24 hour support in a safe, confortable environment during the last weeks of life
$100 PER YEAR
$3.85/pay=$100.10/year
Provides support to a homeless person lving in transitional housing for three months
NOTE: Calculations based on 26 pays per year


Updated January 23, 2009
2008 Campaign Achievement

Updated November 25, 2008
Maurice Rollins Leadership Challenge Fund

Updated February 26, 2008
2007 Campaign Achievement

Updated June 24, 2007
2006 Campaign Achievement

Updated June 24, 2007
2005 Campaign Achievement

Updated August 18, 2006
United Way of Canada - Centraide Canada National Supplies
Link to National Supplies Website

Updated April 28, 2005
2004 Campaign Achievement
Outlines Campaign Achievement and Spirit Award Recipients

Updated September 29, 2003
Campaign Tool Kit
Useful tips and strategies to help you plan a successful fundraising campaign.

 

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