More than $12 million raised by United Way to help people in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Hamilton
Published April 17, 2024 at 3:49 pm
More than $12 million was raised during this year’s United Way Halton & Hamilton’s fundraising campaign.
The announcement was made during last week’s Evening of Celebration, where community donors and partners were honoured.
This year’s total of $12,500,000 is the largest amount ever raised for the community’s vital programs and initiatives.
“I’m truly amazed by the overwhelming generosity of our community this year. With the most vulnerable among us facing immense challenges, these funds will play a crucial role in supporting critical programs,” said Brad Park, president and CEO of UWHH.
“The unwavering support we’ve received from our donors is incredibly inspiring, particularly during these challenging times for nonprofits. We are deeply grateful for their care and commitment to making a positive impact in our community.”
Among the more than 600 attendees at the Evening of Celebration were local leaders, labour partners, supportive organizations, and dedicated non-profit agencies from across Halton and Hamilton.
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One of the drivers of the record fundraising total was the initial Local Love Community Match program.
For every $4 donated to this year’s campaign, an additional $1 was matched by supportive community members and organizations. This collaboration helped increase support for vital programs aimed at improving lives and strengthening communities.
“Our community showed up in a big way, helping us reach a historic fundraising milestone,” said Park. “With last year’s assistance to more than 143,000 individuals, we’re highly motivated to extend our reach even further.”
Park said there’s been a 68 per cent increase in demand for social services programs, and more than half of agencies have wait lists. He’s hoping the funds raised this year will help increase support to those who need it the most.
Throughout the evening, United Way presented the Step Up for the Community Award, The Game Changer Award, Leading the Way Award, Champions of Change Award, Inspiring Local Love Award, the Labour of Love Award and the Leading the Way in Philanthropy Award, in recognition of the profound influence of the community’s generosity over the past year.
To see this year’s award winners, visit here.
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