United Way Halton & Hamilton (UWHH) held its annual Evening of Celebration in-person for the first time since 2019 on Thursday, March 30th!
It capped off a fundraising campaign that saw UWHH raise a total of $11,000,000.
More than 600 people attended the event at the Burlington Convention Centre, all eager to experience a night of fun. Local leaders, labour partners, supportive companies, and dedicated non-profit agencies from across Halton and Hamilton celebrated the power of community as this year’s fundraising campaign came to a close.
Over the past year, United Way donors, partners and volunteers stood together, giving graciously in support of essential programs and services that over 205,000 people rely on to help rebuild their lives. The dedication shown by this community in support of our most vulnerable friends and neighbours was embodied in a night of awards, messages of hope and reflection over a challenging year.
“Supporters of United Way continue to showcase their commitment to helping people. It is so inspiring to see how unwavering this community is,” states Brad Park, President and CEO of United Way Halton & Hamilton. “The Local Love displayed has been immense. During a year where non-profits have struggled, we are happy that new and existing donors show their care and support for the people who rely on important local programs for their health and safety.”
The night’s virtual event was hosted Canadian television personality, Elissa Lansdell, with an appearance by Ryan Packer, Vice President, Canadian Commercial Banking at BMO and United Way Halton & Hamilton’s 2022 Campaign Cabinet Chair.
“The funds raised thanks to the people and organizations from our community will absolutely have a huge impact on the investments we make to local agencies that provide critical services to local people in need. The work being done across Halton and Hamilton, together, continues to be incredibly inspiring to us all,” says Park.
Funds raised are invested into 106 local programs that help people move closer to food security, more mental health supports to help cope with daily challenges and for local youth to have a better, brighter future.
Throughout the evening, United Way presented the Step Up for the Community Award, The Game Changer Award, Leading the Way Award, Champions of Change, Inspiring Local Love Award, the Joint Union Management Award and the Leading the Way: Philanthropist Award, in recognition of the deep impact this community has made thanks to their generosity over the past year.
View the award winners here.
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