United Way Halton & Hamilton (UWHH) is celebrating a very successful campaign!
They held their Evening of Celebration on Thursday, April 11th. Community donors and partners were honoured as they managed to reach their campaign goal of $12,500,000.
This year’s fundraising campaign was the largest amount ever raised for the community’s vital programs and initiatives. In its first year, the Local Love Community Match helped in that effort, adding an additional $1 for every $4 that was donated. This was done through supportive community members and organizations.
“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,” remarks Brad Park, President and CEO of United Way Halton & Hamilton. “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.”
“Our community showed up in a big way, helping us reach a historic fundraising milestone,” adds Park. “With last year’s assistance to over 143,000 individuals, we’re highly motivated to extend our reach even further. Despite a 68% increase in demand for social services programs, and over 50% of agencies having waitlists, we’re hopeful these funds will help increase critical 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 this community’s generosity over the past year.
A list of all award winners can be found here.
If you’d like to learn more about UWHH, and potentially donate, you can click here.
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