2010 Campaign Achievement $ 1,236,062

"What is Campaign?"

Campaign is made up of four distinct areas of fundraising.

Corporate Contributions
Donations made on behalf of a business. Tax receipt issued by United Way.

Employee Contributions
Donations made through payroll deductions. A donor would make a pledge and have it deducted from their pay cheque over the course of the year - January to December. The tax benefit would be recorded on the employee's T4.

Individual Contributions
Donations made by individuals and receipted by United Way.

Special Events - Go to Calendar page for details
Events such as luncheons, Poor Boy, Elimination Draw and Dinner, BBQ's, etc. where all funds raised go to United Way. Tax receipts issued for donated items.

How your donation helps

• $25 Provides a family of four with milk for a month; a white cane for a visually impaired child or adult.
• $52 ($1 / per week) Provides two families with emergency food in times of need.
• $156 ($3 / per week) Provides care for one child to attend a special needs program for one year.
• $260 ($5 / per week) Provides seven hours of orientation and mobility training to a visually impaired person, giving them confidence and independence.
• $1040 ($20 / per week) Provides two weeks of shelter, food and safety to a woman and her children fleeing abuse.
• $2496 ($48 / per week) Will provide crisis intervention and support for more than 100 people who turn to the Distress Centre.

To set up a campaign for your organization, contact the United Way of Niagara Falls and Greater Fort Erie. 905-354-9342 or unitedw@vaxxine.com

Campaign Awards Program

Central to the United Way philosophy is the expression of our appreciation for a job well done. The United Way recognizes employee campaigns that achieve the following contributions:

• Employee Gold Award - Contributes $50 / per employee
• Employee Silver Award - Contributes $40 / per employee
• Employee Bronze Award - Contributes $30 / per employee
• Employee Merit Award - Contributes $20 / per employee

The following are also awarded annually:

• Gold Award of Distinction
• Gold Community Partnership Award
• Outstanding Individual Support
• Media Partnership Award

To qualify for the United Way Campaign Awards Program, all cash/cheque and pledges must be received no later than March 31st. Awards will be presented in June at our Annual General Meeting and special Campaign Awards.

Help Us Help You

Tips for running a successful campaign can be found on the Resources page.

If your organization has any tips we would love to hear them. There's no point in keeping secrets, after all, everyone is working for the same goal.

2011 Campaign Chairs

• Niagara Falls
      John Lapenna - Lapenna Co. Super Centre
• Fort Erie
      Bailey Clark - Regional Niagara