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United Way Campaign

The 2024 United Way Campaign at the University of Waterloo has ended. Thank you to all who supported this year's efforts to raise money for this important cause.

Thank you for your support of the 2024 United Way Campaign at the University of Waterloo! We’re grateful for your participation in our events, bake sales, and activities that raised funds for this important cause.

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION:

Every October we raise money for the United Way Waterloo Region Communities. This branch of the United Way distributes funds to, and supports, nearly 130 local agencies and charities. Strengthening our community through their work, these organizations work to reduce the impacts of poverty, mental health issues, addiction, sexual violence, illiteracy, and other hardships facing individuals and families.

Thank you for all your support University of Waterloo community!

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United Way Thank You - 2024

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HOW TO DONATE:

You can click on our donate button and give to the United Way. Donations are available as one-time gifts, or you can give on an ongoing basis (either through your credit card or through payroll deduction). 

VOLUNTEER:

Become an ambassador or core committee volunteer to help us create amazing events next campaign.

CAUSE AREAS 

The United Way has introduced  cause areas for donations. This means you can further focus your dollars to a cause that means the most to you. The United Way has created 9 cause areas:

  • Affordable housing & homelessness
  • Food insecurity
  • Mental health & addictions
  • Literacy, employment skills, & assistive devices
  • Hate, gender based & family violence
  • Children & youth
  • Innovation & systems change
  • Community & social supports
  • Leadership, volunteerism & capacity building