United Way campaign hits $10 million mark!
October 28, 2008 | Community News | Archive 2008
Share on Facebook |
| Comment |
Email | 
Print
Andrew Douglas, program manager for United Way agency partner SEED Winnipeg and Ginny Witkowski, United Way sponsored executive and former asset-building program participant, proudly display Winnipeggers' 2008 investment in the community to date.
Remarkably, $1.6 million of that money came within a 24-hour period, the day before progress was revealed on Friday, October 24, 2008 at United Way's Report Session 2.
Such overwhelming generosity on the part of Winnipeggers is even more significant in light of recent global economic uncertainty. The historical Ukrainian Labour Temple in Winnipeg's North End provided the ideal venue to celebrate the tireless efforts of people from every corner of the city. Approximately 120 volunteers, staff and United Way agency partners attended the breakfast event.
Money raised from United Way's 2008 campaign will be invested directly into community programs and initiatives to reduce poverty in Winnipeg by addressing the underlying causes. These include job skills training, money management, financial counselling and matched savings programs that help families make the most of their income and increase their savings.
Promoting financial stability and independence for all Winnipeg families is a priority for United Way of Winnipeg along with helping children and youth achieve their potential and improving neighbourhood health and personal well-being.
United Way would like to thank the thousands of volunteers who are working on the frontlines and behind the scenes of this year's campaign to ensure we achieve our goals.
United Way releases second scan of Aboriginal life in Winnipeg June 23, 2010
Annual luncheon captures ripple effect in motion June 17, 2010
From youth mentor to woman of distinction May 3, 2010
Without volunteers, there would be no way April 23, 2010
2009 Spirit Award winners shine bright April 8, 2010
Looking back at the Holidays with GenNext February 26, 2010
Introducing Gregg Hanson - United Way's 2010 Campaign Chair February 11, 2010
General Byng voted Best in Show February 1, 2010
Hope. Stability. Opportunity. Because of you, there is a way. January 14, 2010
Every penny counts January 8, 2010
GenNext paints the town red January 4, 2010
