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Together, Western raises $612,569 for United Way

United Way 2022 Campaign Committee members
United Way 2022 Campaign Committee members

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Western President Alan Shepard with Erika Chamberlain, Kim Miller and Kelly Ziegner

We are pleased to announce that the Western community has collectively raised $612,569 in support of United Way Elgin Middlesex.

Thank you to all faculty, staff, students and retirees who contributed, championed, and helped make this campaign a huge success!

In total, 522 individual Western employees and 211 Western retirees made donations. Ninety-two Western employees made donations for the first time.

 

Western President Alan Shepard with Heather Carey and Kelly Zeigner.Supporting Our Local Community

  • All of the funds raised by Western will be used 100% in support of important needs in our local community. The funds could be used for things like:

  • $40,000 for interpretation services for people with little or no English language skills

  • $150,000 in educational supports for children and youth

  • $90,000 on counselling services for men who wish to address intimate partner violence and learn non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

  • $140,000 to support 24/7 telephone support for experiencing mental health challenges

  • $125,000 for the Housing First program serving people experiencing chronic and persistent homelessness

  • $60,000 in emergency food and basic needs support for individuals in Northeast London

  • $9,000 for no-cost rides to essential medical and other appointments for rural residents with low income and/or no access to transportation