Our 2015 United Way campaign was one of our best campaigns ever. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees demonstrated that the University of Waterloo is a caring and contributing member of our community.
UWaterloo's workplace campaign continues to be engaging, rewarding, and fun, but most of all, it makes a difference.
2015 campaign highlights include:
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Workplace campaign goal was $260,000
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Together, we raised more than $267,536, enabling local agencies to:
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provide language and employment support for 260 newcomers to Canada
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help 144 seniors maintain their independence by offering hearing support classes
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organize workshops focused on independent living for 500 homeless youth, helping them get a new start in life
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give 480 women who have experienced trauma an opportunity to participate in support programs
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provide 1,200 meals for those in need
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Over 130 campus volunteers organized events and activities
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With more than 55 events planned across campus
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Contributing $25,000 in the process
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Largest single donation was $10,000
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This year we had 107 first-time donors
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Members of the University of Waterloo’s Executive Council heeded Dean of Arts, Doug Peers, call to donate:
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Reaching 100% participation from 550 executive council donors
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Including 81 leaders and 52 friends
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Increasing donations by 50% over last year
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Contributing a cumulative total of $28,000
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2015 also saw $29,000 in new donations at the United Way’s leadership giving level
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Matched by the Guloien Family Challenge Grant, turning $29,000 into $58,000 for the United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo & Area
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Brining in 12 new leadership donors
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Creating a total leadership donation of $134,844
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UWaterloo contributes 5% of the United Way Kitchener-Waterloo & Area's overall goal
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Winner of the Leadership Campaign Award at the United Way Kitchener-Waterloo & Area Community Spirit Awards 2015
