Fun was had by all on Thursday January 26th, as United Way York Region hosted our signature campaign event of the year, simply referred to as Celebration. Our volunteers, corporate donors and staff came together to collectively reflect upon our successes for the 2011 fundraising year. And we certainly had a lot [...]
Tammy Lowe is a Campaign Manager at United Way York Region by day, but by night she’s also a loving sister who’s experienced firsthand what United Way funded agencies offer to those in need.
Tammy’s brother Michael lives with bipolar disorder and in the [...]
Though Cushman-Wakefield is new to York Region, having recently moved their office from Toronto to Markham, the company and its employees have had a long standing relationship with United Way. In fact, Cushman-Wakefield has long supported United Way Toronto, and more recently, in their [...]
Leah Roncesvalles grew up in a good home with a loving family where there was no history of mental illness. In her academic studies and her personal life, Leah was always a hard-working perfectionist who excelled.
At the height of her university career, while Leah [...]
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United Way York Region announces record $8.18 M for frontline services
Yesterday afternoon, over 400 donors and volunteers donned fascinators and high tops to enjoy tea and scones at United Way York Region’s High Tea Celebration. The event celebrates what is already being dubbed “the most dogged and determined community campaign in [...]
United Way York Region has had a long standing and positive relationship with Seneca College. In addition to a growing campaign, Seneca partners with United Way on a range of community planning tables, finding solutions to our region’s most pressing issues such as [...]
At the end of November in 2011 we kicked off a five part meeting house series: “…more than roads, sewers, stores and schools”. The first of the series took place in East Gwillimbury, which has been identified as one of five municipalities that [...]
The curtain is poised to fall on UWYR’s 2011 Fundraising Campaign and the trying economic times we live in have shown their gnarly nature. Based on our past year’s achievement the indications were optimistic for this year’s targets but the challenges have been great.
This is by no means [...]
Lisa Alladina is the Manager of the Commercial Relations and Contracts Team at Johnson & Johnson Medical Companies. Recently, Lisa became Chair of Johnson & Johnson’s internal employee campaign in support of United Way.
In this role, Lisa says she has learned a lot about the scope and [...]
The Region of York has a 40 year outlook for the area, aptly named: Vision 2051. In preparation for the 40th anniversary of The Regional Municipality of York, the blueprint for York’s future aims to get residents involved with envisioning a strong, successful York Region over the next four decades.
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2011 Campaign Achievement Celebration
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