Campaign Kick-Off

2012 United Way Campaign Kick-Off in the City

Date: September 14th, 2012

After-School Program School Supply Drive

Give back to those in need by taking part in our community-wide supply drive to support United Way Funded After-School Programs. Collect supplies and bring them to the Kick-Off, or drop-off at one of the secure locations listed below.

After-School Program Donation Wish List

New books for children aged 5-12 Years
Craft Supplies: Paint, Brushes, Markers, Fabric, Glitter, Beads, Construction Paper
Sports Equipment: Hoola Hoops, Rubber Skipping Ropes, Balls: Soccer, Basketball; Baseball Bats & Baseballs
100% Juice Boxes Basic
School Supplies: Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Lined Paper, Glue Sticks, Sharpeners, Calculators, Easel Paper and Math Workbooks
Cleaning supplies: Paper Towels, Disinfecting Wipes, Tissue Boxes

Secure Drop-Off Locations

350 City Hall Square (barrel)
400 City Hall Square (barrel)
WFCU-Community Centre side AND rink side (2 barrels)
Huron Lodge (1 barrel)
Optimist Community Centre (bin)
Forest Glade Community Centre (bin)
Windsor Water World (bin)
Gino Marcus Community Centre (bin)
AKO Community Centre (bin)
Mackenzie Hall (bin)
Adie Knox Community Centre (bin)
Local 82/543 Union Office (bin)
2450 McDougall- Parks Main Office (bin)

Call for Fresh Produce

The Downtown Windsor Farmer's Market will be selling fresh and local fruits and vegetables. Buy some local produce for yourself, or donate to the UHC Food Bank Network on the day of the event. Below is a list of produce that you can bring to donate to those in need in our community.

Corn
Peppers
Eggplant
Radishes
Parsnips
Cucumbers
Apples
Potatoes
Zucchini
Beans & lentils
Sweet potatoes
Carrots
Onions
Turnip
Squash
Beets
Cauliflower

Parking Available

City of Windsor Lot on Pierre – 1300 block – a short walk
Street Parking: Along Pierre, Langlois, Ottawa, Giles, etc.
Lanspeary Park on-site (Parking Available for Speakers Only)
Lot behind @ 1214 Ottawa (Parking Available for Funded Agency Staff Only)
Lot for the Lanspeary greenhouse (Parking Available for Transit Windsor & Windsor Optimist Youth Band Only)

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