Campaign results
The campaign donations totalled $230,000 in both 2020 and 2021, and $225,000 in 2022
In 2022, retirees made up 29% of donors while employees totalled 71%.
In 2022, retirees contributed $57,159 and employees contributed $157,643. These totals don't include money raised at events.
About 1/3 of donations came from academic support units, while the faculties and affiliated and federated institutions of Waterloo contributed about 2/3.
More than 2/3 of the budget was allocated to hiring a co-op for two terms. Other costs include the kick-off event,events, retiree mailing and general administration.
Campaign features
2022 United Way Waterloo Region Communities Funding Distribution
Cause areas we've featured:
- Food insecurity
- Affordable housing and homelessness
- Mental health and addictions
| United Way Impact 2022-2023 | Food Insecurity | Affordable Housing and Homelessness | Mental Health and Addictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars invested | $127,000 | $659,000 | $469,000 |
| People served | 18,000 | 6,884 | 15,331 |
Waterloo recognized with Spirit of Community award
On Thursday, April 20, the United Way Waterloo Region communities (United Way WRC) recognized the University of Waterloo for its outstanding contributions in helping develop a better community.
The University received the 2022 Spirit of Community Award in recognition of its robust fundraising campaign and programs like Co-op for Community.
Everyone benefits with the United Way, from donors and volunteers to beneficiaries. It brings out the best in people and we are amazed at the difference it makes in our community: we are engaged, we belong, we are generous, and we grow together.
Campaign volunteers
A big thank you to all of our volunteers and donors!
Without you, there is no way.
Core committee
- Gordon Savage â Faculty Campaign Co-Chair
- Alice Raynard â Staff Campaign Co-Chair
- Chantel Franklin â Administrative Officer
- Emily Shim â Campaign Coordinator
- Victoria Gadon â Volunteer Committee
- Kristen Deckert â Volunteer Committee
- Melissa Benjamin â Events Committee
- Zainab Mahmood â Events Committee
- Lindy Loughran â Communications Committee
- Carrie Stevenson â Communications Committee
- Angie Hildebrand â Communications Committee
- Stephanie Osborne â Stewardship Committee
- Anjie Dietrich â United Way Waterloo Region Communities
About 1/3 of funds raised from events came from Central Committee Events while 2/3 camd from Ambassador Events.
Ambassadors
| Name | Department/Unit |
|---|---|
| Amanda Annarilli | Student Success Office |
| Andrea Santi | Co-operative Education |
| Carrie Jenks | University Relations |
| Christina Yee | Research |
| Clare Bermingham | Writing and Communication Centre |
| Colin Jones | Centre for Extended Learning |
| Dana Grace MacMillan | Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business |
| Hannah Sesink | Professional Development Program |
| Jasmine Ouellette | Faculty of Engineering |
| Jessica Zimmerman | Registrar's Office |
| Jonathan Hype | Plant Operations |
| Karen Dubois | Faculty of Engineering |
| Laureen Gehl | Provost Office |
| Lauren Hartman | Faculty of Mathematics |
| Maureen Jones | Registrar's Office |
| Megan Hannath | Advancement |
| Melanie Slimming | Faculty of Arts |
| Rachel Jenson | Co-operative Education |
| Rodrigo Curty Pereira | Faculty of Environment |
| Sarah Martin | Library |
| Shelly Jordan | Faculty of Arts |
| Stacey Koch | Faculty of Engineering |
| Stefaniada Voichita | Libraty |
| Susan Grant | Advancement |
| Zainab Mahmood | Advancement |
| Caitlin Vaux | Office of the President |
| Easton Page | Professional Development Program |
| Fiona McAlister | Faculty of Health |
Shout out to Elizabeth Rogers and Brandon Sweet for supporting our efforts through communications.