United Way of Canada - Centraide Canada

Past UWCC Board Chair presented Diamond Jubilee Medal

Carol Burnup — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:25:01 GMT

Ottawa, February 6, 2012 - Today in Ottawa, Patricia McDermott, past Board Chair of United Way Centraide Canada, participated in the inaugural ceremony for the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee

United Way brings a brand new beat to community support

Carol Burnup — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:48:47 GMT

Edmonton, Alberta, September 15, 2011 – In addition to announcing the 2011 fundraising goal for their local community, United Way of the Alberta Capital Region brought a brand new beat to community support, with the premiere of an upbeat rap and R&B song, tailored specifically to their collective efforts in community building.

Congratulations to employees of the United Way Centraide Movement!

Carol Burnup — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:15:02 GMT

Ottawa, September 6, 2011 - Every year United Way Centraide Canada bestows its top honour of those organizations across Canada who donate one million dollars or more to the United Way Centraide Movement. For 2010, we are very proud to announce that another organization has joined that esteemed list of top tier contributors: ourselves!

Provincial General Election: Helping Homeless Individuals Meet ID Requirements

Carol Burnup — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:34:41 GMT

Ottawa, August 31, 2011 - For individuals who do not have a permanent home, Elections Ontario has created a temporary form of identification – the Certificate of Identity and Residence – to meet the ID requirements to receive a ballot.

Goderich Tornado Relief Fund Established at United Way of Perth-Huron

Carol Burnup — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:49:48 GMT

Stratford, August 23, 2011 - Ryan Erb, Executive Director of United Way of Perth-Huron, announced that a Goderich Tornado Relief Fund has been created. After carefully considering how United Way of Perth-Huron could best support recovery efforts after the devastating tornado this past Sunday, it was decided that this would be the best way to help.

Thanks a Million!

Carol Burnup — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:20:00 GMT

Ottawa, April 25, 2011 - Communities across Canada can count on the individuals, organizations and unions listed below. Through their generosity and ongoing support, they continue to make a real difference by creating opportunities for a better life for everyone in local communities across Canada.

Change starts here.

Carol Burnup — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:09:55 GMT

Vancouver, June 21, 2011 - United Way Lower Mainland places a full page advertisement in the Vancouver Sun to address a perspective on United Way’s role in the community within the context of the extraordinary events that unfolded following Vancouver’s run for the Stanley Cup.

In communities across Canada, volunteers participate in United Way Days of Caring

Carol Burnup — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:38:08 GMT

Ottawa, June 3, 2011 - On June 2, 2011 United Way held Days of Caring™ in communities across Canada. Across the country, from St. John’s to Vancouver, teams of employees took time out of their workday to volunteer in their local communities

Governor General of Canada becomes United Way – Centraide patron

Carol Burnup — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:17:12 GMT

Ottawa, April 14, 2011 - United Way of Canada is extremely honoured to announce that His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada has agreed to be the patron of

United Way Centraide Canada celebrates efforts of staff and volunteers making lasting differences in their communities

Carol Burnup — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:35:57 GMT

Ottawa, April 18, 2011 - Every day, United Way Centraide staff and volunteers across Canada contribute to meaningful change to make a better life for everyone in our communities. United Way Centraide Canada’s national awards program celebrates the exemplary efforts and impact of these staff and volunteers