July 3, 2012 | Thanks a Million
December 14, 2011 | December Newsletter
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December 13, 2011
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Deb Little, one of United Way's amazing volunteers, wrote a poem to illustrate her commitment to the community through United Way. What an incredible tribute!
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I believe in my community.
I believe that we, as humans, have a responsibility to help each other whenever and however we can.
I believe that through United Way I am able to help tens of thousands of people each year.
I believe our children are our future and our seniors are our experience .
I believe that no where else can my small weekly donation help seniors live, help children learn and succeed and help families put food on their tables and cope in these hard times.
I believe that collectively we can impact more than one generation.
I believe we need to stand in the Way of poverty.
I believe we need to stand in the Way of hunger.
I believe this to be the legacy we leave behind... Our ability to help and overcome..
I believe in my community.
I believe in United Way!
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-Deb Little, CAW Local 200 and Employee at Ford Motor Company
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December 12, 2011
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Ford Motor Company of Canada, Nemak Canada, CAW Local 200 & 240 and Voith Penske announced their incredible Campaign Result yesterday. What an amazing group of employees - thank you to all involved for your incredible commitment to the community!
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November 30, 2011
United Way | Community Benefits are Enormous
Source: The Windsor Star November 26, 2011
Penny Marrett is a woman of faith. Her belief in Windsor and Essex County is well-founded. Year after year, despite the highs and lows of the local economy, residents have answered the call of the needy by supporting the United Way's annual fundraising campaign.
"It's been challenging," said Marrett, United Way CEO. "But, the community in Windsor-Essex is very generous."
Just last week, Chrysler Canada and its employees at the company's Windsor operations presented Marrett with a contribution of more than $1.1 million.
The overall total of $1,144,994.12 was contributed by members of CAW Locals 444, 1498 and 195 as well as Local 8 of the Ontario Nurses Association, Chrysler salaried staff and retirees. No small feat, given the automaker's recent departure from bankruptcy as well as the shaky economic recovery.
Reid Bigland, Chrysler Canada president and CEO, aptly described the personal rewards from giving to those in need.
"I feel great that in tough economic times, our employees still find it in their hearts to give so generously," Bigland said. "It is a significant amount of money and comes on top of everything else they do in the community to make Windsor a better place to live."
The impact cannot be understated. United Way and its member agencies provide a broad range of services and assistance to families, children, youth, new immigrants and the elderly. Everything from foodbanks and mental health services to programs aimed at upgrading skills and education can have a profound and lasting effect. Last year, the United Way's 79 member agencies helped 233,000 people in our community.
Rather than simply providing for basic needs, many of the programs are aimed at building self-sufficiency.
Lean economic times have prompted agencies to regroup and find innovative ways of providing their much-needed help. Last year, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Family Service Windsor-Essex County, Citizen Advocacy and Hospice joined forces to form the Community Counselling Alliance. Their new model erased a 12-week waiting period for short-term crisis counselling.
"The demand has increased," said Marrett. "But, there is now no waiting list, so you're usually seen within a week. There's a walk-in clinic one night a week and counselling services available in the county so you don't have drive into Windsor."
The United Way conducts itself in a way that makes every donated dollar count. For every dollar raised last year, 83.5 cents went directly to programs and services. Only 11.8 cents went toward direct fundraising costs and 4.7 cents toward general organization management and administration costs. While Canada Revenue Agency guidelines recommend that fundraising costs remain under 35 per cent, those of the United Way are at 16.4 per cent.
Its $5-million campaign is at the halfway mark, with $2.6 million pledged so far - about $200,000 below the midpoint in 2010. But Marrett is keeping the faith.
"I believe in our community." Spread the word, and give to a cause worth believing in.
November 15, 2011
November 7, 2011
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Congratulations to the Top Fundraising Team for the 2011 iClimb -
CAW Local 444! Thanks to CAW Local 444 for their incredible support, as always!
As Top Fundraising Team, CAW Local 444 won tickets to attend a Windsor Spitfires Game last week in the Kinetic Konnection Private Box. Check out their team photo below. Congratulations and THANK YOU to CAW Local 444!
November 4, 2011
Check out our next edition of
Supporting our Community - a United Way Impact Story.
October 17, 2011
United Way would like to congratulate Nick Xirogiannis from the Ford Windsor Engine plant, who was the lucky winner of the 50 50 raffle held to support the United Way Campaign.
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October 14, 2011
Check out our next edition of
Supporting our Community - a United Way Impact Story.
September 30, 2011
Learn how your support of United Way is making a difference in our community. Thank you for your continued support.
August 2, 2011 | Tri'ing to Make a Difference
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
Heather Douglas will challenge herself to complete an Ironman triathlon to raise funds for United Way Windsor-Essex County. An Ironman triathlon consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike and a 26.2 mile run, raced in that order and without a break. Heather will be participating in the Ironman Lake Placid Race, July 22, 2012.
WHY IS SHE DOING THIS?
All funds raised will go to youth mentoring programs through United Way. Youth Mentoring programs work with at-risk youth, ages 6-16, throughout our region to enhance their ability to develop social competencies, self-esteem, positive decision-making and problem solving skills. Heather has been a youth mentor for 5 years. Currently she is matched with 8 year old Paige, her little sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters. They both see first hand the impact their relationship has had on each other. Heather's fundraising goal is $14,000. All proceeds will support youth mentoring through United Way
Please help her reach her goal to raise $14,000 in support of Youth Mentoring through United Way. Learn more & 'like' the Fan Page:
June 28, 2011 | United Way Annual General Meeting
United Way held its Annual General Meeting today. To check out the 2010 Annual Report and Financial Statements,
click here
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June 22, 2011 | United Way Youth Challenge & Day of Caring
Check out photos from United Way's Youth Challenge and National Day of Caring. Thank you to all of our volunteers and partners!
www.weareunited.com/slideshow
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April 27, 2011 | Changing Lives through Volunteering
On Wednesday, April 27, 2011, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex, in partnership with The Windsor Star, hosted the 2011 Volunteers Changing Lives Awards.
Volunteers Changing Lives Awards were presented to local volunteers from Windsor-Essex County in celebration of their outstanding contributions to the community. Long-serving United Way volunteers were also recognized. For more details, click here.
April 15, 2011 | Business Excellence
April 14, 2011 | Federal Election
Do you know your federal candidates? Learn more by visiting www.elections.ca.
Vote. Shape your world!
April 12, 2011 | National Volunteer Week
Did you know that this week is National Volunteer Week? Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers in Windsor-Essex! You are changing lives and making a positive impact on our community.
April 6, 2011 | Tell us what you think!
United Way/Centraide Windsor Essex County has engaged Sentiens Research, a local market research firm, to conduct and manage a survey. Over the next few weeks, Sentiens Research will be conducting an online survey to assess the opinions and attitudes of Windsor-Essex residents toward charitable giving in general and toward United Way in particular. This survey is a follow-up to a similar one we conducted in the fall of 2010 as part of an ongoing process to better understand our community's needs and to improve the quality of services.
In order to maximize participation from the community, we are asking for your assistance in recruiting respondents. We would greatly appreciate it if you would send an email to your members/employees inviting them to participate in the survey. It can be accessed by going to the following website: http://charitablegiving2011.questionpro.com
The survey takes approximately 12-15 minutes to complete. As an incentive, respondents are offered the opportunity to enter their name into a draw for a $500 cash prize, kindly contributed by a friend of United Way.
Sentiens Research will keep all individual responses confidential and will not be reported to any company or agency, including United Way.
Your support in this important initiative is greatly appreciated.
March 31, 2011 | Windsor Walks
March 31, 2011 | Windsor Walks
On January 3rd, CBC Windsor News Anchor
Susan Pedler pledged to walk every weekday morning for the next 6 months. She's inviting viewers to join her for a special event. Live Right Now is encouraging all of Windsor to walk with Susan Pedler, the CBC team, Mayor Eddie Francis, the Windsor Spitfires, the Lancers gold medal basketball team, CBC Kids Bo on the Go, and many others.
What: A walk along the Detroit River, to the Ambassador Bridge, and back. The walk is 4K in total
Where: Meet at the Boundless Playground (Riverside Drive & Caron Avenue)
When: 10:00AM, Friday, April 1, 2011
March 11, 2011 | Nominate a local hero today!
Our Annual Volunteers Changing Lives Awards honour caring, compassionate volunteers from Windsor-Essex County whose efforts, big or small, are improving the lives of others. Click here for more information or to nominate a volunteer.
Generously sponsored by and in partnership with The Windsor Star.
For further information, please contact Anjana Jacob (ajacob@weareunited.com; 519-258-0000 x1125)
February 28, 2011 | GenNext Bowl-a-thon
GenNext held their 3rd Annual Bowl-a-thon to raise funds for the community on Sunday. Over 30 individuals took part - and a total of $2,350 in pledges was raised in support of our community!
The GenNext Committee hopes to save funds raised through their events with the goal to invest in a special community project within the next year and a half.
To check out pictures from the event, visit: www.weareunited.com/slideshow
January 19, 2011 | United Way's I Believe in My Community Awards
On Wednesday, January 19, 2011, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex celebrated exceptional workplaces in the community for their dedication to the United Way Campaign, and highlighted 2010 Campaign results to date.
I Believe in My Community Awards were presented to organizations, to recognize excellence in giving among the dedicated volunteers, donors and corporate supporters in the community. Penny Marrett, CEO of the United Way, applauded their results, "The awards honour organizations, campaigns and individuals who achieve outstanding results in their United Way Campaigns." For a complete list of the 2010 I Believe in My Community Award Recipients, visit www.weareunited.com/thank-you .
Lorraine Goddard, Director of Community Impact and Development for United Way/Centraide added, "The money raised during the 2010 Campaign will be invested in strategies to support basic needs and independence, to position kids and families for succes, and to create thriving neighbourhoods in Windsor and Essex County. These investments will have measurable impacts on our local community," she said.
To check out pictures from the event, visit www.weareunited.com/slideshow.
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