Western announced a record donation of $716, 632 to the 2011 United Way London & Middlesex campaign.

Western announces record gift to the United Way

In a community with one of the highest unemployment rates in the country, the demand for services offered by United Way of London & Middlesex is in high demand.

Contributing toward the citywide campaign goal of $8.5 million, The University of Western Ontario announced today a record-breaking gift of $716,632 on behalf of its faculty, staff, retirees and students, making it the largest donation ever to the local United Way. (more)

Janet Brown award recipient at United Way’s annual Labour Appreciation Awards ceremony

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Health Sciences Faculty member Janet Brown receives a Labour Appreciation Award for her support of the United Way. Presenting the award are Jim Kennedy, Campaign Vice-Chair (l) and Campaign Cabinet Chair Paul Seed(r).

On Thursday, January 19, United Way celebrated the volunteer efforts of organized labour at our annual Labour Appreciation Night. Plaques were handed out to exceptionally hard working individuals who have demonstrated an inspiring level of dedication to the London community. Western UWOFA member Janet Brown was one of the deserving recipients of one of the appreciation awards.

Speakers at this event include emcee Patti Dalton, the President of the London and District Labour Council and member of United Way’s board of directors, as well as guest speaker Abe Oudshoorn, Professor at the University of Western Ontario and Registered Nurse with a specialty in homelessness and mental health. The evening was truly a celebration of combined efforts and recognition for all the hard work members of the labour community have put in to building a better community through United Way.

United Way Stairclimb results are in and Schulich School of Medicine comes out on top

On November, 3, 2011 over 2000 people accepted the "‘So you think you can Climb One London Place” challenge and climbed 472 stairs raising over $173,215.57 for United Way of London & Middlesex.

The exciting news is that Western's teams raised the most funds for the event and the team from Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry raised the most of any of the teams involved. Thank you to all the climbers, people who pledged and volunteers.
Congratulations to our top fundraisers:
Top Corporation: University of Western Ontario
Top 5 Teams:
1. Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
2. 3M Canada
3. Scotiabank
4. MTO Road Side Story
5. TD Canada Trust Phone Channel

Early Bird Draw Prize winners announced

Thanks to our generous sponsors, 36 Western staff are winners of an early bird prize for getting their pledges in by November 11. Check out the winners

United Way London & Middlesex sets goal of $8.5 million

Campaign Chair of the 2011 United Way community-wide campaign, Paul Seed helped announce this year's goal of $8.5 million. The announcement took place at the 3M Harvest Lunch on Wednesday, September 14.

2011 Leadership Challenge Grant - a chance to double the impact of your gift

In the midst of increasing social needs in our community, the Leadership Challenge Grant is a significant boost to the 2011 Campaign and could potentially total an additional $250,000 investment for people who need it the most.

The Leadership Challenge Grant provides up to $250,000 in matching funds for all new leadership level gifts to the 2011 Campaign. A leadership gift is any donation $1,000 or more. Find out more

Lisa Lopes announced as Western's Sponsored Employee for 2011 campaign

Helping Western and the United Way to achieve their goals in the 2011 campaign will be sponsored employee Lisa Lopes. Lisa is an Alumni and Development Assistant in Western's department of Alumni Relations and Development. Throughout the upcoming campaign she will be participating in a variety of campaign activities, collaborating with United Way staff to implement successful fundraising strategies and providing overall direction and support. Lisa will also be working with Western's United Way Chairs, canvassers and faculty and departmental coordinators.

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Western makes record-breaking donation to United Way

Monday, January 24, 2011

Western President Amit Chakma announced today a record-breaking gift of $631,487 to United Way of London & Middlesex on behalf of the University's faculty, staff, retirees and students. The total surpasses last year's donation of $590,383, making it the largest donation ever to the local United Way. (more)

Watch Western's 2010 United Way Campaign Goal announcement

Share your United Way experiences

Have you been touched by a United Way agency and want to share your story?

Do you volunteer your time for the United Way campaign, or throughout the year with a United Way agency? Are you coordinating campus fundraising events for the United Way?

If so, we'd like to hear from you. Please contact Scott May, Campus Communications Consultant at smay5@uwo.ca .

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