Community Matters

Community Matters
Your Community Impact Update
Community Matters
A Message from the CEO
When we think about how great leaders approach leadership,
we see their leadership has less to do with big numbers and
more to do with community impact over the long term. We see
a boldness to make decisions based on where the community
wants to go, not only in the next year but also 10 years from
now, and a vision that sees the community how it ought to be
in 20 years, recognizing the challenges being faced today.
Being focused on community impact means being
collaborative — we at United Way KW must work with our
corporate and community partners to see how they are
growing, developing, changing, and moving in today’s
competitive marketplace. It also requires bold investment
planning — we must consider value over the long term,
careful to evaluate outcomes in alignment with strategic
direction. It’s only once we know where we are going that we
can make decisions about how we get there. I am so thankful to be able to work with a bold volunteer and
staff team that ‘gets’ this and is committed to making it happen in our community.
We also owe an enormous debt of gratitude to our donors – without your gifts we would simply be unable to
make the difference in our community that we believe is possible. Thank you to each one of you for
giving back.
Jan Varner,
CEO – United Way KW
Community Matters
The Board of Directors
A Few Words from The Board Chair
Daniela Seskar-Hencic
When I reflect on the past year and this organization, I think about
incredible enthusiasm, renewed energy, expertise and innovation.
We have made significant investments in developing United Way KW,
especially during the past year, and these investments have resulted
in huge returns.
We know that we have been a leader among United Ways in many
respects in the past, but this year in particular, we have had several
opportunities to hear how much our work is respected and looked
upon as exemplary across the province and beyond.
We are becoming more and more visible and bold - and we need to continue to be as bold as we can be
in leading this community toward believing in and supporting a collective capacity for change. This year
we began to walk the talk in a very obvious way – we moved from planning to action and that helped us
on many levels: to solidify good partnerships, to work more productively both internally and externally,
to seize some initial opportunities and to act with the support of good evidence that we have collected
over the past several years
United Way KW has made bold moves toward becoming an impact organization as well as some
seemingly modest but quite transformative actions to change how we work collaboratively, both
internally and externally. We have solidified our resolve to become more reflective, and more focused on
monitoring and measuring our impact. We moved from planning and anticipating to doing! In our
balanced scorecard, we have a great framework to help us monitor whether we are making progress and
where we are in reaching our goals. Moving forward we need to strengthen our resolve to continue to use
this framework to learn and improve. This will allow us to be more nimble and creative in everything we
do.
Community Matters
The Board of Directors
We also began to operationalize our role as a community impact organization and a facilitator of preventive
community work. Our knowledge and evidence, built over years, has been translated into action around
our neighbourhood strategy and much more productive relationships with community organizations. We
really look forward to growing in this area in a way that would reflect the needs and capacities of our
partners and stakeholders. Building trusting relationships remains the key factor in achieving this.
We know we still have a big challenge to overcome – that is, to improve our ability to translate and interpret
our enthusiasm and knowledge of this community and its needs to our potential ‘investors’. Our credibility
for being able to create true community impact is going to be measured this way. This goal depends on our
own capacity, but it also depends on our ability to understand and ‘unpack’ community needs, on ways that
describe the impact of our work, and on our ability to provide those investors with mechanisms for
investment which are meaningful to them. We are confident that we are up to this
challenge.
We’ve been on a journey of transformation as an organization. Through our strategic direction, we know
where we are in our journey and we have a clear vision of where we are going. We know what tools, skills
and means we have and need. And, we are doing and will continue to do what needs to be done to reach
our destination.
Board of Directors
Patrick Myles
Daniela Seskar-Hencic
Glenn Roach
Cade Morse
Roger Lee
Sandi Ellis
Absent: Ingrid Pregel
Community Matters
The Board of Directors
Thank you to management, staff and volunteers who, together with the Board, have invested
so much energy and creativity to solidify and elevate United Way KW further toward exemplary
levels. We know that these individuals provide the critical passion and skills to translate our vision
into reality, and that the quality of their work accounts for the greatest impact both internally and
in the community. I would like to extend, on behalf of the Board, our sincere appreciation for the
accomplishments and successes that staff and volunteers have delivered this past year.
Lastly, thank you for the great opportunity to Chair the United Way Kitchener Waterloo and Area
Board of Directors. The past two years have been an incredibly rewarding experience. I wish Ingrid
Pregel, our new Chair all the best in leading the Board toward the next stage in our evolution, and
anticipate many new and exciting accomplishments to come.
Ingrid Pregel
New Chair of the United Way KW Board of Directors
Ingrid Pregel has been a member of the Board of Directors for the
past 4 years. Ingrid excels in strategic planning, team training, process
mapping, and assessing risk and governance effectiveness.
She has also worked for the City of Kitchener as the Manager of Cultural Development.
United Way KW is honoured to have Ingrid take the position of Board
Chair.
Focus Area
All That Kids Can Be
To reach their potential, children
and youth need to live, learn and
grow in a stable, caring environment.
By supporting and engaging young
people, the community benefits now
and in the future.
Barriers to success for our
young people
Supporting children and youth now
for success in the future
Despite a wide range of services for children and youth in
Waterloo Region, there are still gaps. Inequalities exist across
neighbourhoods in how readily available community resources are
to them. This is especially true for children with special needs, new
immigrant and refugee children, and homeless youth.
At United Way KW, we are determined to improve conditions that
foster the best possible start for children and youth. We do this
by focusing our attention and influence on improving access to
early literacy and development programs, ensuring positive school
experiences during middle years, and increasing graduation rates
from high school. We are also working to develop more meaningful
mentor relationships, and opportunities for children and youth to
discover and develop their talents and interests.
Likewise, these same groups of children and youth are not doing as
well in school as others. Schools in poorer neighbourhoods are much
more likely to have lower test scores and lower graduation rates.
United Way KW is working to fills these gaps and ensures all youth can
develop to their full potential.
By helping young people grow up strong and healthy, we can prevent
the development of the problems that stay with them into adulthood,
like poor health, poverty, homelessness, and criminal activity.
United Way KW—Improving services for children and youth
United Way KW invests over $660,000 each year to support children and youth-focused programs and initiatives to help kids become all that
they can be.
United Way KW strives to make change for children and youth by working towards the following three collective outcomes:
1. Increased sense of belonging and engagement
2. Increased physical health and healthy behaviour
3. Improved emotional wellbeing
NOTE: We define children and youth as 0 to 25 years of age.
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To reach their potential, children and
youth need to live, learn and grow
in a stable, caring environment. By
supporting and engaging young
people, the community benefits now
and in the future. United Way KW
helps kids be all that they can be.
Did you know?
27% of students in the Waterloo Region and surrounding
areas are considered to be overweight or obese compared
to the provincial average of 25%
A
bout 1/5 of boys and
1/3 of girls reported
feeling depressed or
low on a weekly basis or
more often
bullied
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and 1 in 7 are currently in “deprived situations”
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Region, 26% report having been
bullied
26%
Changing lives
United Way KW invested over $660,000 to support children and youth-focused programs and
initiatives to help kids become all that they can be.
8,290
strengthened their social skills
children
• counselling • anti-bullying programs • mentoring
2,818
experienced improved health
7,115
became more engaged in their community
• nutritious food • physical exercise • recreation opportunities
• volunteering • leadership opportunities • neighbourhood activities
Impact Story
All That Kids Can Be
Connor was a great kid but he hated
going to school every day
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He couldn’t keep himself out of trouble on the playground
and spent every recess in the Principal’s office
After participating in an after-school program,
Connor learned self-control and how to anticipate
the consequences of his actions
He now enjoys his breaks outside and
loves to play with his friends
Connor’s story
Ten year old Connor hated going to school. Every
morning his mom had to work really hard to get him out
the door. She didn’t know why he hated school; he was
a great kid who loved to joke around and she thought
he should have been able to make friends easily.
After participating in an after-school program, Connor
has learned self-control and can think through problems
all the way to possible consequences. Connor now
enjoys his breaks outside, where he loves to play and
joke around with his friends.
What she didn’t realize was that on the playground,
Connor just couldn’t keep himself out of trouble. Every
recess and lunch hour he ended up in the Principal’s
office, and it had come to the point that he no longer
went outside for recess. Instead he sat in the Child
and Youth Worker’s office to eat his lunch. This was the
only way he could avoid the conflict and aggression
that always ended up getting him in trouble. School
administrators knew Connor was getting left behind, but
no one knew how to get him to listen and understand
why he couldn’t make and keep friends.
When you give to United Way KW, kids like Connor
receive the supports they need to build a better future.
Support your local youth
Donations to United Way KW provide access to
programming that can help turn at-risk youth into
community leaders. Visit uwaykw.org to become a
donor today.
Each year...
ore than 1,000 children experience improved self-esteem through social skills development or
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increased academic confidence.
Over 600 children develop awareness and skills related to controlling their emotions.
Focus Area
Healthy People, Strong Communities
Supporting the overall wellbeing
of individuals and families is vital
to building strong communities.
Eliminating barriers and improving
access to services allows people
to contribute to community and
develop a sense of belonging.
Stressful environments are unhealthy
Creating a strong sense of community
Families do a great deal to help one another stay healthy, but
we know that many local families are under a lot of stress. According
to Statistics Canada, about one-quarter of families interviewed in a
recent survey rated their levels of stress as ‘high’. Seniors, newcomers,
and people living in poverty often feel isolated, and have trouble
accessing community programs--programs that would help them
make new connections and become healthier community members.
United Way KW works in a variety of ways to help individuals and
families build the assets they need to handle life’s challenges and
achieve their personal goals.
Services are often concentrated in downtown areas, and some
neighbourhoods face much greater challenges than others in
accessing them. United Way KW connects isolated community
members through support of accessible programming and
opportunities to come together, increasing a sense of community
and belonging for all.
Some of these assets, like self-esteem, life skills, or coping strategies,
reside “within” the individual person. In addition, United Way KW
also works to build assets within the communities where people live,
work, and play.
These assets, like social connections or opportunities to get involved
in community organizations help to create vibrant neighbourhoods
where community members can experience personal safety and
wellbeing.
United Way KW—Building strong neighbourhoods
United Way KW invested $1,850,000 in collaborative activities that build healthier people, and stronger communities and neighbourhoods in
Kitchener Waterloo and Area.
United Way KW strives to make change for individuals and families by working towards the following five collective outcomes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Improved engagement of individuals with the community
Improved systems navigation and referral
Improved emotional wellbeing
Increased physical health and healthy behaviour
Healthier family dynamics
Healthy People, Strong Communities
Supporting the overall well-being
of individuals and families is vital
to building strong communities.
Eliminating barriers and improving
access to services allows people to
contribute to our community and
develop a sense of belonging.
Did you know?
A
pproximately 60 to 65% of people with depression
and as many as 90% of those with alcohol-use disorder
remain untreated
stressed
5% of women in the KW area say
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they have high levels of stress - the
highest proportion of any city in
Canada
median wait, 98 days
T he median wait to get into long-term care homes tripled
between 2005 to 2012, jumping to 98 days from 36
aterloo Regional Police say they investigate about
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6,000 cases a year of family violence
35%
Changing lives
United Way KW invested $1,850,000 in collaborative activities that build healthier people, and
stronger communities and neighbourhoods in Kitchener Waterloo and Area.
48,803
people
experienced decreased psychological distress
• individual counselling • emergency supports • group therapy
4,704
worked towards healthier family dynamics
2,269
became active members of their community
• parenting skills • domestic violence victim supports • developing crisis plans
• newcomer programs • accessibility supports • neighbourhood activities
Impact Story
Healthy People, Strong Communities
Janelle is 23 years old
She was born with a physical disability
and requires a wheelchair for mobility
With the help of United Way KW, she has lived
independently in the area for almost 7 years
Advocacy and support programs have
helped her through good and bad times
Programs like these have helped her achieve her goals
Janelle’s story
My name is Janelle. I am 23 years old and was born
with a physical disability called cerebral palsy which
has me using a wheelchair for mobility. I have lived
independently in the KW area for almost seven
years and have accessed several United Way KW
supported programs that provide me with the tools and
opportunities I need to live a fullfilling life.
I’ve had the opportunity to build relationships with
physical therapists, resulting in increased physical
independence. In my most challenging times, I was
able to access mental health supports, including
counselling services. I have also been able to connect
with a great advocate who is not only an awesome
person to work with, but is also someone who has a
physical disability as well. Over the years, my advocate
has been there for me throughout many of my best and
worst times.
One of the most empowering ways my advocate has
supported me is helping me get into post-secondary
education at Conestoga College where I am in my third
year with the hopes of becoming a social worker in
pediatrics.
Because you give to United Way KW, I have the
opportunity to achieve my goals and enjoy a high quality
of life. I am sincerely grateful for your support.
Become a community leader
With your support, people like Janelle have access
to supports they need to lead productive lives.
Donations to United Way KW improve lives, build
community and connect neighbour to neighbour.
Visit uwaykw.org to become a donor today.
Every year...
Over 2,500 requests for support are received related to issues pertaining to disabilities
Nearly 8,000 individuals experience reduced isolation after accessing supports
Focus Area
From Poverty to Possibility
Meeting people’s basic needs is
the first step to breaking the cycle
of poverty. Educating the community
and addressing problems at their
root cause will help individuals
and families become more stable and
independent.
Challenging stereotypes
Breaking the cycle of poverty
People struggling to make ends meet often lack access to basic needs
such as shelter, food, and clothing--basics that many people take for
granted. Likewise, people living in poverty are often isolated; their
capacity to participate in community life is reduced.
At United Way KW, we know that moving From Poverty to Possibility
is an ongoing, multi-step process. Our focus includes helping to meet
the basic needs of the most vulnerable people in our communities,
building the capacity of individuals to become financially secure, and
advocating for the removal of systemic and discriminatory obstacles to
economic security.
Beyond solutions that focus on the individual we need to challenge
systemic barriers and discriminatory attitudes to have any lasting impact.
These barriers and attitudes prevent families from attaining economic
security, and can have a devastating effect on their overall wellbeing.
United Way KW works to change minds, challenge stereotypes, and
support families in our community to become more stable and
independent.
By supporting individuals and families to be economically secure, and
by removing barriers, United Way KW can help people to break free
from the cycle of poverty and become more actively engaged community members. Our supports are designed to help people experiencing
poverty develop plans and prepare for a better future – to move from
poverty to possibility.
United Way KW—Supporting basic needs
United Way KW invested over $668,000 in programs and initiatives aimed at supporting basic needs at the individual and systems level in order
to help move people from poverty to possibility.
United Way KW strives to make change for people experiencing poverty by working towards the following three collective outcomes:
1. Increased food security
2. Improved housing stability
3. Increased independence and stabilized functioning
From Poverty to Possibility
Meeting people’s basic needs is the first step
to breaking the cycle of poverty. Through
education, we can challenge stereotypes and
misconceptions about poverty, and unite our
community behind practical solutions. United
Way KW helps families break the cycle of
poverty and reach new possibilities.
Did you know?
S ince the start of the 2008 recession, there has been a 24%
increase in the use of shelters in Waterloo Region. People
are also staying longer and accessing beds more often.
In Ontario, the wait list for affordable housing can be as
long as 10 years
882,000 Canadians used a food bank
afforabl e
1-10 year waiting list
Every day in Waterloo Region 1,500 community meals
are served and 260 families receive 17 kg food hampers
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7% of adults in the Waterloo Region fall into the two lowest levels
of the literacy scale
Changing lives
United Way KW invested over $668,000 in programs and initiatives aimed at supporting
basic needs at the individual and systems level in order to help move people from poverty
to possibility.
31,806

• each hamper contains food to feed a family for 3-5 days
people strengthened their life skills
6,278
48,250
emergency food hampers distributed
• basic literacy • financial management skills • career training

overnight stays in emergency shelters
• more than half of all people admitted were also coping with health issues
Impact Story
From Poverty to Possibility
Lisa struggles to support herself and her
daughter at a minimum wage job
Every month she makes tough decisions
about how to spend her limited funds
After visiting a credit counsellor and cutting up her cards, the
local food hamper program helps her to make ends meet
It won’t be easy, but with access to community supports, Lisa
knows she can make a better life for herself and her daughter
Lisa’s story
I’ve just finished a long night shift at the convenience
store. It’s a 45 minute walk home in the dark and the cold
– the buses haven’t started running for the day. Not that it
would have mattered - I had to choose between the bus
pass and diapers for my 14 month old daughter Amelie
anyway. I imagine you’d choose the diapers too.
Opening the front door, I walk into the bedroom, where
my sweet little girl is wailing. Picking her up, saying
goodbye to the babysitter, I wonder how I’m going to be
able to afford Amelie’s food, let alone food for myself.
Comforting her, holding her, I open the fridge, and take
out some peas and carrots, mixing in the last of the
shredded chicken, hoping there’s enough to feed her
hungry little tummy.
It’s not like I can keep buying food on credit. The cards
are maxed out. Last week, after a visit to the credit
counsellor, I made the difficult decision to cut them up.
But that doesn’t change the fact that I’ve got to put
food on the table, pay the sitter, buy clean diapers, and
make sure the rent is paid and the heat is turned on. The
emergency food hamper program is open this afternoon
and I’ll need to figure out how to get there, so that I have
enough food to last until payday this Friday.
There are bright spots in my days – I love seeing Amelie
laugh and play, and I know that as I pay off the credit cards
and access supports at the local women’s resource centre,
I’ll be able to move out of this low paying job and into a
situation where I can truly support my daughter. Without
a community that cares, a community that builds up its
children, a community that provides support when I need it
the most, I really don’t know what I would do.
In the meantime, I’ll just keep plugging away and pursuing a
better future, thankful for a community that cares.
Help move people from poverty
Donations to United Way KW help provide for basic
needs like food and shelter, while also working to
reduce and eradicate poverty. Visit uwaykw.org to
become a donor today.
Last year...
ver 6,100 individuals were provided with resources and supports to increase their
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financial literacy and are on the path to getting out of debt.
Community Matters
Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy
United Way KW’s ‘Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy’
Neighbourhoods are strong when people feel a sense of connectedness and trust with their neighbours,
housing is safe and affordable, and residents are involved in the solutions to local issues. Strong
neighbourhoods are vital not only to the community and its economic, social and environmental stability,
but also to the well-being of the residents living in these neighbourhoods. Strong neighbourhoods equal
strong cities.
At United Way KW, we work to achieve community impact by identifying the root causes of key local
issues, developing strategies to address them, bringing together the funding and resources needed to
get the job done, and then measuring the results. We do this within the 3 Focus Areas. Community
conversations identified that United Way KW could play more of a leadership role in the Healthy People,
Strong Communities focus area by concentrating on neighbourhood development. This led to the
development of our Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy; a new, localized approach to neighbourhood work
that enhances our impact in the community.
United Way KW is building stronger neighbourhoods.
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Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy
Neighbourhood Development
The Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy aims to build residents’ ability to take collective action to address
issues in their neighbourhood. This is done using a guiding framework that encourages residents to use
their existing skills and assets to create positive change within their neighbourhood. This will enhance
leadership within the neighbourhood, and residents can work together to determine their neighbourhood
priorities and identify strategies to address them. Residents that are engaged in their neighbourhood
through these actions break down barriers to social inclusion and increase the sense of belonging in their
neighbourhood.
Community Matters
Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy
Community Hub
A Community Hub is a broadly-defined space that usually
includes collaboration, shared space, the coordination of
services that respond to local needs, and accessible space for
both formal and informal purposes. It was identified through
community conversations that the City of Waterloo could
benefit from this type of resource. United Way KW led the
process of engaging partners for this collaborative project,
and will continue to lead this initiative through to the
development phase.
Who are we working with?
Neighbourhood development is complex and cannot be done without the support and enthusiasm of many
stakeholders. United Way KW is committed to continuing to build relationships with individuals, groups and
organizations that are passionate about creating change at the neighbourhood level, including:
•
Local Residents
•
Local Government (Regional and Municipal)
•
Social Service Agencies
•
United Way Cambridge & North Dumfries
•
Other Funders
•Donors
Community Matters
Grants
Newcomer Partnership
Grants
United Way KW and The Kitchener
and Waterloo Community Foundation
(The KWCF) have partnered to provide
grants that help to build connections
between small ethno-cultural
associations and mainstream funders.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 United Way KW along with The KWCF hosted a launch of a new
Bridging Resources Leadership Development Training Program developed by KW Counselling Services and
the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre.
This free 12 week training program is designed for new and upcoming community leaders from local
ethno-cultural groups interested in applying for the Newcomer Partnership Grants. In this program,
participants will develop skills in leadership, fundraising, group facilitation and advocacy. The curriculum is
based on adult learning principles using a variety of experiential activities such as group discussions,
questions and reflection to reinforce the learning objectives. At the end of the training, groups may apply
for a Newcomer Partnership Grant to support a local program or project.
We look forward to creative 2014 submissions!
Community Matters
Grants
Forever Fund Grants
These funds, generated by the United Way
KW
endowment fund, have specific criteria for
investment and are used to support programs
and initiatives focused on mental health
supports for families and children; and
innovative initiatives for seniors at risk. Grants
are provided for each stream in the amount of
$10,000.
2014 Forever Fund Grant applications are NOW OPEN and due for submission by 5:00 pm Thursday, July
31st 2014.
Thank you to all of the 2013 applicants, and congratulations to the successful Forever Fund Grant
recipients!
Neurological Wellness Program, YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo
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This program provides customized, supportive physical activities for seniors who have neurological
conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke or spinal cord injury.
Partnering With a New Lens, Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
•
This program provides women who have experienced domestic violence with on-site access to a
Clinical Psychologist.
Questions? For further eligibility information or to inquire about applying for funding, please contact
[email protected].
Community Matters
In the Community
Day of Caring
June 6th, 2014
United Way KW’s Day of Caring is about making a
difference with more than just dollars. It’s about
highlighting the importance of volunteerism as
a way to create lasting change in the community.
United Way KW matches volunteers from
organizations and workplaces with various projects
throughout KW and area.
What difference does one day make? As it turns out… a lot!
The weather was spectacular, the teams were eager and the community projects were waiting!
This year’s 4th Annual Day of Caring took place on June 6th and we couldn’t have asked for a better day.
The Day of Caring is a collaboration facilitated by United Way KW, through which volunteers are ‘matched’
with community projects.
This year, 175 volunteers worked at 16 community projects in Kitchener Waterloo and the surrounding
Townships. Projects ranged from creating gardens, doing landscaping, and constructing a patio, to cleaning
playrooms, sorting food and helping to unveil the ‘Awesome Wall’. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the
opportunity to give back and have fun at the same time.
“Day of Caring for me is an opportunity to give back.I’m fortunate to work
for an organization that encourages us to play an active role in our
community. For me, Day of Caring makes sense; it allows me to see where
my money is making a difference and to do my part in making this a safe,
engaging community for my family to live. Hats off to United Way for giving
me the chance to make a difference!”
- Alexandra Lippert, University of Waterloo
Community Matters
In the Community
(Full blog available at uwaykw.org)
Project Hosts
Volunteer Teams
Alzheimer's Society of Waterloo Region
570 NEWS Bright Starts Co-Operative Early Learning Centre Inc.
91.5 The Beat Breakfast Team
Central Ontario Developmental Riding Program/Pride
Athena Software Stables
Christie Digital Community Care Concepts of Woolwich Wellesley and
City of Waterloo Wilmot
Cowan Insurance
Community Support Connections - Meals on Wheels
Economical and More
Focus for Ethnic Women
Food Bank of Waterloo Region
KPMG
House of Friendship
Scotia Private Client Group
KW Counselling Services
Sun Life Financial
Parents for Community Living
Sustainable Waterloo Region
The Working Centre - Hacienda Market Garden
Target
Volunteer Action Centre
Teledyne DALSA
Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
Rotary Club Kitchener Conestoga
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
Union Gas
Community Matters
In the Community
Campaign Kick-Off!
September 20th, 2013
In 2013, United Way KW kicked off the campaign
season at the University of Waterloo where a
robot revealed the campaign goal!
Special Thanks to the University of Waterloo for
allowing United Way KW to use the Engineering 5,
Student Design Centre building for this event.
United Way KW officially launched the 2013 campaign with robots and fanfare at the University of
Waterloo. The ambitious goal of $5.1 million was revealed by a quadrotor named Pelican, delivered to
Campaign Champion Tim Jackson, Vice President University Relations, who challenged the gathered
audience to think differently about how we support not-for-profits like United Way KW.
At the Campaign Kick-Off, Jan Varner, CEO of United Way KW said, “We intentionally look for areas of
greatest impact, and figure out how we can act as a catalyst for change. Without your gifts over the
coming months, we can’t do any of that work. Thank you so much for every dollar you give. It really does
make a difference.”
You can view photos from the 2013 Campaign Kick-off on facebook at facebook.com/uwaykw
We look forward to seeing you September 26th, 2014 at the Campaign Kick-Off Plane Pull at the
Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre!
Community Matters
In the Community
On February 11th 2014, United Way KW
partnered with the Kitchener Rangers
for the second year in a row to bring a
family friendly and fun filled event to
the Kitchener Auditorium. Fans had an
up close and personal experience with
their favourite players.
Thank you to the Kitchener Rangers for
your support! Stay tuned for details
on the date and time of An Evening
with the Kitchener Rangers in 2015! For
more information and photos from the
event visit uwaykw.org.
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In the Community
Community Spirit Awards
February 28th, 2014
At the Waterloo Inn with nearly 200 people in
attendance, 42 individuals and organizations were
honoured, all of whom have made significant and
valuable contributions to United Way KW and the
surrounding community. 2013 Campaign
Champion Tim Jackson noted that none of the work
that United Way KW does in the community could
happen without the support of dedicated
volunteers, individuals and organizations.
“United Way KW Community Spirit Awards were a
fantastic experience. In true United Way KW form,
the awards ceremony was upbeat and fun. The staff
and volunteers do an excellent job of recognizing
all the people and organizations that support them
to reach their goals.”
- Sourov De - President, Stryve Group and winner
of the 2013 United Way KW Organization Support
Award.
The Organization Support Award recognizes an
organization that exemplifies the spirit of United
Way KW by supporting the organization’s daily
operations.
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Celebrating Citizenship
Celebrating Citizenship
On Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013, United Way KW
partnered with the Waterloo Region Immigration
Partnership, Scotiabank, and the Region of Waterloo to
officially welcome 38 people to Canada as they took the
Oath ofCitizenship in the Regional Council Chambers, a
marquee event in the annual Local Government Week
celebrations.
For the many new Canadians and their families,
the recitation of the oath was the culmination of a
long journey, a journey that started in another country,
in another part of the world, in another culture,
sometimes with vastly different languages, systems
of government, and levels of freedom. Some came to
Canada to join family members, while others left war-torn nations in search of a better life. Some came as
individuals, while others came as family groups. All made the choice to call Canada home.
United Way KW board chair, Daniela Seskar-Hencic, had the opportunity to speak to this group of new
Canadians as a part of the ceremony. After sharing some of her own experiences as an immigrant to Canada,
she urged all those in the room to consider how they might be able to actively participate in their
community. “Being a Canadian citizen,” she said, “with all of its rights, privileges, and responsibilities, means
doing what we can to foster a sense of community and belonging right here where we live.”
Lunch was graciously provided by area Scotiabank branches – Thank you for making your community a
priority!
“A new hope, a new beginning, better opportunities and to be the best citizen I can be” wrote one individual.
Another wrote “For me, citizenship is about belonging… Now I belong to a peaceful nation… rich in
culture… rich in good people… a nice place to live with my family…”
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Campaign Moments
The City of Waterloo
The City of Waterloo, a long-time supporter of United Way
KW hosted an Angry Birds Tournament on October 22nd
2013. With Mike Farwell, the voice of the Kitchener Rangers
doing play-by-play, teams worked together to knock down
stuffed pigs set in cardboard houses. This event, a fun and
exciting way to draw attention to the internal workplace
campaign, provided an opportunity for city staff to learn
more about the role of United Way KW in the community.
KW Multicultural Centre
KW Multicultural Centre is a United Way KW
supported agency that participates because they
believe in the work that we do across the
community. With 100% staff participation they
saw an 18% increase in contributions from 2012.
In the photograph we see Erin Bresser from
United Way KW (dressed as a bumble bee for
Halloween) accepting a pledge form from
Rukhsana Allidina, KWMC’s employee campaign
coordinator. Thank you to the entire staff team at
KW Multicultural Centre for all that you do!
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Other Initiatives
ChangeIt® is an automated online charitable giving program that offers donors a simple and secure way
to donate small amounts of change to United Way KW with every debit transaction. ChangeIt® enables
you to roundup your debit transactions, creating Virtual Change®, and automatically direct this Virtual
Change® to United Way KW! Your receipts remain unchanged and your account will only be charged
monthly according to your preferences, including your maximum monthly donation.
Funraisers is a local start-up company that provides Smartphone App technology to not-for-profits. You
can now download the United Way KW Smartphone App at your app store now!
United Way KW is a lead partner in bringing 2-1-1 to the Waterloo Region. 2-1-1, a telephone number and
website similar in nature to 4-1-1 (personal information) or 9-1-1 (emergency reporting), is an information
and referral service that provides a gateway to community, social, non-clinical health and related
government services. 211 helps navigate the complex network of human services quickly and easily, 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 100 languages. When you don’t know where to turn, turn to 211.
Many people don’t know that they can call 211 for information about their community. Others do, and
many are using it right here in the Waterloo Region. Here’s a breakdown of the more than 3000 calls made
from the Waterloo Region in 2013.
Community Matters
211 in 2013
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Go Green Initiative
Go Green!
The Go Green Initiative at United
Way KW started in 2010 with
Cathy Snyder, CFO/CAO of United Way KW. Everyone has worked
very hard to ensure environmentally friendly practices are
followed in fun and creative
ways. See below for a list of just
some of the ways in which United Way KW has gone green over
the last 4 years!
•
United Way KW achieved the 2nd highest participation rate in Waterloo Region in the 2014 Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) Commuter Challenge! The following are some participation facts:
• 1225 total kilometers travelled
• 933.4 calories burned
• 66.978 liters of fuel saved
• 143.75 kilograms of CO2 avoided
•
United Way KW was the first charity to join Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR)
•
All copy paper is from mixed sustainable sources - Forestry Certified and Recycled (we have saved almost 50 trees by making the move!)
•
Window envelopes have EnviroSource biodegradable plastic windows
•
Organics are disposed of through a green bin program
•
Note books are made from sustainable sources
•
Office supplies are environmentally friendly (ie post-it notes, pens)
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Go Green Initiative Continued...
•
Purchase decisions include an environmental component (ie. are items made from environmentally friendly components, are items recyclable, ‘100-mile’ - within 100 miles of Kitchener Waterloo & Area)
•
Real cutlery is used for all internal events
•
Staff committees combine to make events that are green, healthy and fun Environmental values have been built into the HR recruitment process
•
The Green Team is worked with Conestoga College Environmental Studies post-graduate
students on an organizational project (organized through SWR)
•
The Green Team participated in a “Green Team Swap” with Eco Shift (organized through SWR).
•
United Way KW has been asked to present to participants at SWR events
•
United Way KW has been asked to share our go green practices with other organizations (ie. United Way Cambridge & North Dumfries)
•
The staff at United Way KW participate in: Sweater Day, Earth Hour, Earth Day, 20 minute make
over, Commuter Challenge activities
•
Integrated ‘green’ activities with other internal committees (ie. Social, Healthy Workplace)
•
Marketing materials are made from sustainable/environmentally friendly source
The Honour Roll
About the Honour Roll
People who care, share and lead by example: that’s what United Way KW Leadership Donors
are all about. Through acts of giving, these donors inspire others to care.
United Way KW’s Leadership Honour Roll celebrates and recognizes leaders for their
incredible generosity and the powerful example they set. Leaders are passionate about
leaving their mark and creating lasting change. We are extremely fortunate to have the
tremendous support of the following group of generous donors whose gifts of $1,000 or
more help to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community.
Community Matters
The Honour Roll Continued...
Benefactor $25,000+
Explorer $10,000 - $24,999
Malkin & Bryan Dare
Karen Gavan
Melanie & Rupert Hanson
Brad & Kathy Marsland
Margaret & Larry Marsland
The Menich Family
Frank Voisin
Pat & Leslie Andrews
Bob & Judy Astley
Susan Brown
Jeff & Carolynn Daniel
Jim & Sue Hallman
Neil & Lois Moore
Helmut Oberlander
Gary & Sue Parker
Gia & Jean Steffensen
Greg & Marie Voisin
2 Anonymous
“I give because
I like to know that I
am making a
difference in the
community that I
call home”
- Anonymous
Community Matters
The Honour Roll Continued...
As a private client portfolio manager with The RaeLipskie Partnership in
Waterloo, Rick knows a good investment when he sees one.
“My wife Trish and I give to the United Way with complete confidence in the
organization’s operations, financial health and efficiency, and strategic vision.
As well, as a life-time resident of Kitchener Waterloo , I have seen the
valuable contribution that United Way KW makes to the community.
Recently Rick met his annual contribution commitment with
a gift of stock. “This was an efficient and simple process that
provided an easy alternative to payroll deduction.”
- Rick Vandermey & Trish McKegg-Vandermey
Rick and Trish’s investment is having a real and lasting impact
on people right here in their home community.
Pathfinder $5,000 - $9,999
Karl Brecht
Rick & Norma Brock
Trish & Alex Brown
Maureen Cowan
Brian & Diana Doody
Brenda & John Hagey
Ric Hewson & Dorothee Retterath
Mrs. Mary Kuntz
Jeffrey MacLeod & Carla Brechin
Greg & B.J. McCauley
Donald McMurtry
Susan Mingie
Neil Miskell & Carol Ing
Michael & Sharon O’Neill
Joan & David Petras
Wil & Marilyn Prudham
Bill & Karen Rickert
Richard Vandermey &
Trish McKegg-Vandermey
Jan & Dave Varner
Brian & Trudy Vickers
Carol & Carson Wiebe
5 Anonymous
”
Community Matters
The Honour Roll Continued...
Patron $2,000 - $4,999
Jennifer Allan
Kathryn Constantopoulos
Andrew & Barbara Harbison
Susan Anzolin
Pat & Bill Cunningham
Al & Liz Hayes
Carmen & James Austin
Jim Currie & Gail Seibert
Joe Henein
Neil Bailey
Judy Dawe
Werner Hohn
Naideen Bailey
Robert & Janice Deganis
Heather Montgomery & Thomas
Calvin Barrett
E Elise Devitt
Hudacin
Philip Bauer & Janet Ozaruk
Jim & Reine DeRoo
Thomas Hunter & Laura Shoemaker
Betty Bax
David DeVidi & Jane Forgay
Donald & Wilma Hunt
Ron Beettam
John & Leslie Doherty
Shamir & Pia Jamal
Helen Behling
Karin Stieg-Dobrig & Reinhard
Geoffrey Johnson
Karen & Gregory Bell
Drobig
Howard F. Jones
Dave Bennett
Glen & Joan Dydra
Rebecca & Jim Kalbfleisch
Ed Berko
Laura Eckhardt
Keith Freeland & Mary Kelly
Jane Jurel Black
Dean & Sharon Elliott
Terry & Barra Lalande
Andrew & Laurie Blaikie
Brian Fisher
Scott Leger
Max Blouw
David Fitzpatrick & Melodie Mensch Ellen & David Libertini
Bonnie Bremner & Peter Hamberger Jim & Linda Foley
Pam & Craig Lilley
Glenn & Linda Brogden
Dick Freeborough
Heather MacDougall
Ms. Judy Burns
Brian & Lily Freiburger
Don Marskell
Tom & Sally Burns
Lorie & Brad Freund
Karen Martin
Susan Cadell & Didier Thevenard
The Gates/Armstrong Family
Karen Mason & Tom Strickland
Dale Calhoun
Alan George
Cortez Corley & Evalena
Steven Chapeau
Robert Gibson
Matlock-Corley
Winston & Diana Cherry
Dlane Gilpin & Jacques Houde
David McBride
Rita & Ron Cherkewski
Robert & Cathy Godkin
Jim & Kathy McIlwham
James & Tara Chmiel
Linda Goss
Jim & Cynthia McIntyre
Brenda & Curtis Clairmont
Neena Gupta
Edna McPherson
Mary Congdon
C. M. Hansson
Denise McWilliams
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The Honour Roll Continued...
Patron $2,000 - $4,999
Robert & Karen Medsger
Brian & Mary Ann Ruby
David J. Westfall
Tom & Jocelyn Mennill
Grant & Darlene Russell
Ralph ** & Hazel Westfall
Thomas Mitchell
Kathy Russell
Ken Whyte & Colette Fortin
Bruce & Dianne Monteith
Jane Rutherford & Ian Martin
Scott & Sandy Willcox
Chris & Jill Moore
Paul & Lisa Sammut
Karen Wilkinson
Adele Mossman &
Thomas Schmidt
Wendy Willis
Mike Werbowecki
Don Shilton
William D. Wilson & Dorothy Wynia
Kevin Mullan
Deb Zettel-Schmitt & Michael
John & Michelle Wolfe
Michael Murray
Schmitt
Vikki & Robert Zabel
J. & D. Nicholls
Brian & Martina Smith
Don & Tracey Zehr
Vivienne & Roy Ojala
Cathy & Rick Snyder
Lester & Elva Zehr
Charles M. W. Ormston
Dietmar & Mary Ellen Sommerfeld
22 Anonymous
Janet & John Panabaker
Tim & Teresa Sothern
Steve & Trina Parker
David & Stacey Stark
Lynn & Pat Pavlik
Robert & Kay Steckle
Lori Payne
Brian Steele
Douglas & Sandra Peers
Steve & Marie Tedesco
Joseph & Ruth Peter
David C Vaughan
Paul Petrelli
Jeevan Vivegananthan & Justine
The John A. Pollock Family Fund
Lewis
Mary Recoskie & Stephen Hirsch
Nancy & Bryce Walker
John Rees
Mr. John A. Walker
Andrew Reid
Mark & Laurie Walters
Garry L. Rempel & Flora T.T. Ng
Randy & Sharon Warren
Ian & Jo Ann Richardson
Rob & Michele Way
Adrienne & R. Bruce Richter
James & Trish Weber
Tim & Carrie Rickert
Gary & Jill Weigel
Peter Roe
Greg & Cindy Weiler
Paul Rooney
Ross Wells & Judy Stephens-Wells
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The Honour Roll Continued...
“My inspiration for supporting United Way KW began when I was a little girl watching my
mom give back to the small, isolated communities we called home. We were a mining
family, which meant we moved a lot from one remote northern community to another.
My mom is educated as a teacher and very athletic, yet she resigned herself to the fact
she couldn’t work given our frequent moves. Instead, she got involved in
volunteering in our communities. She is my shining example of how one woman can
make a difference in the community. She found a way to offer her talents to build a
community while developing her own support network and finding fulfilment. I am
honoured to support United Way KW as a donor and a volunteer. The United Way's
new "Women's Giving Circle" seems a fitting tribute to my inspiring mom. The focus on
making a positive impact on issues facing young women in our community, especially
around education and self-image is especially meaningful to me. “
- Jennifer Allan, Leadership Chair (past) & Women’s Giving Circle Chair:
Leaders $1,000 - $1,999
Marjorie Acheson
Joanne Atlee
Chris & Susan Barran
Stephen Adair
Connie August
Robert Bartman
Jane & Bill Adams
Marc Avaria
Dean & Debbie Bast
Simon & Ruth Adler
Linda Avery
Cameron Bates
Mary Beth Alexander
Maria T. Ayles
Douglas Bates
Lisa Allen
Jonathan & Robin Backer
Kim Bauer & Jane Hatton-Bauer
Paul & Sylvia Allen
Chris Backhouse
Wilfred & Joan Baxter
Dan Anderson
Aneeta Bains
Shelly Beach
Chris Annett
Kevin Ballantyne
Janice Beam
Kelly Anthony & Joel Dubin
Brice & Karen Balmer
The Jim & Sandy Beingessner & Family
Jim Archibald
Ian Bancroft
Fund
Allan & Deborah Asmussen
Jane & Greg Barratt
Anthony & Connie Bender
Community Matters
The Honour Roll Continued...
Leaders $1,000 - $1,999
Katherine Bergman & Doug Farcnick
Cathy & John Brothers
J. Barry H. Craig
Tonya Louise Bickford
Jan MacFarlane & Graham Brown
Ron Craigen
Paul & Patricia Bigelow
Ryan Brown
Susan D. Cranston
Kathy Bird
Wanda Brown
Trisha Crawley
Nancy Bird
Tony Broxterman
Pamela Cromie
Cathy & Steve Bisbee
Anne & Bill Brubacher
Cam Crosbie
Mary Bish
David Buck
Ted Cross
Rick & Susan Black
Eric Buller
Norma & Bryce Crouse
Dr. Robert & Gale Blackburn
Dean Bulloch
Robert Crow & Anne Babcock
Becky Blake
Marc & Cindy Burchett
Kathryn Curran
Joe Blake
Tom Burnard
Karen Cutler
Stephen Bleizeffer
Christine & Michael Butler
Jim Daley
Karen Boa
Linda Cairns
Richard Daugherty
Jeff Bodenham
Sheana Campbell
J. David
Barbara Boegel
James W. Carrique
H. John Davidson & Cathy Weston
Terry Boegel
Anandi Carroll-Woolery
Lisa Davies
Nicole Boivin
Kevin & Jennifer Casey
Doug & Louise Dawdy
John & Susan Bowey
Greg Cerar
Sandy & D’Arcy Delamere
Alan T. Bowler
John Cherry
C. DeLenardo
Sarah Bradshaw
Grayson Church
Richard H. Denison
Natalie Brady
Ian Clark
Machelle & Tony Denison
Carol & Dale Brandt
Bob & Judy Clark
Terry Denomme
Garry Brenneman
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Coates
Pamela Derksen
Chris Brett
Dana Coleman
Ann Derry
Grant Hagarty & Lorie Brien
Corrina Colquhoun
Jane Desbarats
John Brightwell
Robert & Susan Connell
Jeff Desbiens
Melissa A. Brock
Wendy Connell
Francois Desjardins
Stephen & Meika Brogden
Amanda Constable
Diana Deverall-Ross
Joanne Brohman
Marcel Corbeil
Innes Dey
Community Matters
The Honour Roll Continued...
Leaders $1,000 - $1,999
Chad D. Dietrich
Eric Fox & Margaret Fraser
John Hahn
Douglas Dietrich
Mr. Keith Francis
Brenda Halloran
Keith Drimmie
Jacqueline Mulvey & Don Fraser
Feridun Hamdullahpur
Richard H. Denison
Diane Freeman & Peter Hicks
John F. Hammer
David Dobbin
Stella Freiberg
Phelim Boyle & Mary Anne
James & Laura Downey
Mary Freire
Hardy
Nancy Duff & Scott Kibbler
Sue Frost
Lucia Harrison
Kathy Duncan
Paul & Liz Fryer
Marianne Harrison
David Dunn
Maureen & Pat Gallagher
Sheila Hart
Duane & Gloria Eby
Roberta Garcia
Tom Hart
Debby Eckert
Clair Gartley
Steve & Patti Haskell
Susan Edgar
Elizabeth & Don Gayman
Mark K. Haslett
Wayne Edwards
Keith & Debbie Geddes
Betty Havasi
Scott Elliott
Joann Gillan
Stephen Hayden
Beth Enslow & Hal Goodman
Mike & Sue Gillespie
Shelagh Henry
Sharee & Tom Fahidy
Darren Gilroy
Elizabeth Heald & Warren
Brad Fairley
Karen & Stew Gingrich
Galilee
Rick Falardeau
Stella & Dan Girardi
Saul & Joan Herzog
David Farhood
Moira Glerum
Jacqueline Hewson
Michael Feeley
Carol & Jack Gorrie
Barbara Hill & David Rutherford
Sunny & Boyd Field
Randy Goulding
Blake Hill
Blair Fingland
Melissa Graham
Christopher & Kristin Hill
Jerry & Marg Finnen
Donna Grant
Jono & Roxy Hill
Donna Fisher
Sean Grant-Young
Jamie & Sandy Hill
Patrick D. Fisher
Gordon & Marguerite Greavette
William H. Hill
Kris Fletcher
E. Sandra & Arthur Groff
Angela Hinchberger
James & Phyllis Forsyth
Karen Grogan
Eric Hodgins
Margie Foster
Jutta Haas
Patrick Hogan
Edwin Fowler
John Haddock
Tom Holland
Community Matters
The Honour Roll Continued...
Leaders $1,000 - $1,999
Jennifer Hollister
Leslie & Robert Josling
Ellsworth & Karen LeDrew
Ric Holt
Ronald Kalbfleisch
Rosa & Barry Lehmann
Gerry Hooper
Shawn Kauth
Diane Leith
Rob Hooper
Lee & Jim Kay
Rev. Robert & Mrs. Emily Leland
Tanika Hope
Carolyn Keery
Jackie Leskovar
David Hornett
Brenda Keller
Deborah Eisenberg & Gary
Brent & Andrea Horst
Jim Kibble
Levene
Dr. Gary & Mary Houslander
Kim & Adam Kinghorn
Jim Lewis
Zoran Hristov
Ms. Nancy Kinsman
John Limoges
Patti Hubbard
John Kirby
Adam Lind
Elizabeth Hummel
Amanda Knapp
Lee-Anne Little
Bryan Hunter
Stan Knight
David Littleton
The Hutchison & Doi Family
Steve & Lianne Knipping
Dianne Littleton
Carolyn & Anthony Ibele
Judith Koeller
Wing-Ki Liu
Ken & Deb Ingram
Kelly & Bryce Kraeker
Sheryl Loeffler
Rebecca Innes
Corrine Krauss
Paul & Tina Lorentz
Margaret Insley
Steve Krupicz
Mr. Wayne Loucks
Troy Irving
Andrew Kuntz
Rev. John Lougheed
Wasan Issa
Fred Kuntz
John & Martha- Anne Lunz
Teresa Jackowski
Michael & Carlyann Kuntz
Tony Lupo
Tim Jackson & Jane Arnold
Alice Ann Kuzniar
Henry Lussette
Carole & Stephen James
Kelli & Micheal Kuzyk
Dawn Lutchman
Peggy Jarvie
Koulis Kyriakou
Alan MacDonald
Dwayne Jennings
David Lackner
Chris MacDonald
Parveen Johal
Sharon & Stuart Lamont
Jennifer Hollister
Kathryn & David John
J. Landers
Holly MacDonald
Pat & Bob Johnson
Donna Lang
Tracy MacDonald
Bruce Johnstone
Jeff Lapierre
David & Janice MacIntosh
Sylvie Jolivet
Robert & Virginia Le Roy
Gordon MacKay
Community Matters
The Honour Roll Continued...
Leaders $1,000 - $1,999
Deb MacLatchy & Bill Campbell
Julie Martin
Kelly McManus &
Colin MacLeod & Ramona Bobocel
Phillip Mather
Greg McKinty
Shannon Magna
John Mathers
Beverly McMaster
Kimberley Mallett
Blondina Matheson
Mary Meaney
Catherine Malone
David & Nancy Matthews
Mr. Gary Melanson
T. Abe Mandel
Malcolm Maxwell
C.E. Menes
Laurie & Kevin Mann
Doug Maybee
Wilfred & Ruth Meston
Robert & Nancy Mann
Harold McAdam
Patti & Rick McDonald
Donna Mann-Campbell
Patti & Rick McDonald
Dianne McGaire
Tracy Mann & David Dolson
Dianne McGaire
Scott McGaire
Steve & Pat Manske
Scott McGaire
Michele Metzner
Cheryl & Todd Manuel
Ken McGillivray
Andrew Milley
Marilee & Perry Mark
Randy McGlynn
Ms. Angela Miller
Jean Markovich
Paul McKay
Joe Miller
Stan & Kathy Markowiak
David McKee
Stuart & Ramona Mitchell
Debra Marshall
Anders & Anjanette
Brenda Moen
Pamela Marson
McKenzie
Barbara Moffatt
Eric Martin
Frank & Cathy McLellan
Brenda L. Mokren
Ken McGillivray
Vina McLeod
Ms. Lisa Miolo
Community Matters
The Honour Roll Continued...
Leaders $1,000 - $1,999
Mary Mordue
James Parkin
James R.
Alex Morrison
Margaret Parkin
Christine M. Rier
Luanne & Eugene Moser
Laurel Pedersen
Melissa Riewald
David Murison
John Pentilchuk & Corrine Macgillivary David Rinneard
Richard & Louise Murphy
Christine Petersen
Eric & Jodi Ritter
Dwayne Murray
Mr. Lester W. Phillips
Glenn & Anita Roach
Larry Murray
Chris Pillitteri
Ed Roberts
Keith & Cheryl Myra
Wally Pirker
William R. Roberts
Peter Naus
H. Pleau
Jacqueline Robertson
Rocco Neglia
Mike & Darlene Pfohl
Susan Robertson
Keith & Cheryl Myra
Marjorie Poitras
Tammy Robinson-Simmons &
Peter Naus
Ingrid Pregel
Brian Simmons
Rocco Neglia
Diane Provencher
Greg & Angela Romanick
John Neufeld
Jim Pryce
David Rombough
Ms. Heidi Newton
Ronald & Gail Puskarich
Paul & Rita Ross
Ron & Janet Nicholson
Marlene Raasok
Lisa Ross-Black
Peter Nickle
Andre Rajna
Andrea Roth
Laurie Nietsch
Lynn Randall
Cynthia Roth
Grace & Harry Niezen
Elaine Read
Joe & Jennifer Rothfischer
Liana Nolan
Sue Reibel
Shereen Rowe
Carol & Bud Norman
Michael & Kim Reid
Scott, Becky Rowland & Family
Joan Norris
Tom & Natalie Reikman
Andre Roy
Mary & Warren Ober
Andrea & Murray Reist
Sladana Runjaic
Kevin & Bonnie Oberle
Jacinda Reitsma & Terry Numan
Grant & Darlene Russell
Irene Odell
Paul & Coleen Reitzel
Vince Ryan
Tipa Olides
Vivian Remington
Glen Ryter
John & Shelley Osborne
Mr. Mike Rhiger
Steve & Terri Sachs
James den Ouden
Chad Rich
Oliver Salvati
Tammy Pacheco
Josephine Rich
Rae Sands
Community Matters
The Honour Roll Continued...
Leaders $1,000 - $1,999
Erin Sargeant Greenwood
Bryan & Joan Stewart
Caroll Watson
Chris Schaefer
Daniel St-Onge
Phillip & Eileen Watson
Tim Schaner
Michael Stramaglia
Christine Weber
Gerald Schaus
Peter Stuart
Roly & Brigitte Webster
John & Alice Scheele
Lucie Stuart-Burton
Anthony Weicker
Virginia Schmidt
Alexandra Sutton
Denise & William Weiler
Michele Schroder
Sebastian Taccone
Tracy Weiss
Kerry Schwichtenberg
Brent & Jean Taylor
Richard Wells
Linda Scott-Campbell
Brian & Jill Taylor
Andrew White
Jessica Sedgewick
Ian Taylor
Shelley Wickenheiser & Dean
Sharon Seifried
Robert Theisz
Varley
Kenneth Seiling
Rachel Thiessen
Karen Huff & Randall Wigle
Richard W. Seip
Carolann Thompson
Sherry Wiles
Daniela Seskar-Hencic
Bob Thorn
Tanya & Dave Wilkinson
Farid Shamji
John Tibbits
Lorrie Shantz & Ross Willard
Ken Shantz
Roseanne Toronchuk
Susan Williams-Bonet
Alison & Arvind Sharma
Brian & Tricia Tucker
John Wissent
Doug & Maurie Sheppard
Janet & Scott Uffelman
Diane B. Wolfenden
Ann Shewchuk
K. Alan Uffelmann
Peggy Wong
Sally Sigvaldason
Karen & Jim Valeriote
Philip & Mary Woodford
Janice & Bruce Simpson
Steve Van de Keere
Cong-Rong & Wei-Chan Xie
Chris & Donna Sisam
Willem van der Eijk
Rob Yorke
James M. Skidmore
Jamie Van Dyk
Victor & Sarah Zamin
Pat Skinner & Mike Cocker
Chris Van Kooten
Nora Znotinas
Zenin Skomorowski
Jerry & Judy Van Ooteghem
Tom & Suzanne Zyvitski
Carolyn Smyth
Kimberley Voelzing
136 Anonymous
Mike Sooley
William & Debra Vollmer
** Deceased in 2013
John & Gaetanne Sorrentino
Ben Wagner
Amy Stahlke
Pauline Ware
Community Matters
Thank You
THANK YOU!!!
*PLEASE NOTE: We apologize for any errors or omissions. The information contained in this document was compiled from the
United Way KW database on April 28, 2014. If your name is not present, it may be that we have not received your name from
your workplace. Your name also may not appear if at some point in the past you have indicated a preference not to have your
gift publicly acknowledged. In this case, you will be listed as “anonymous”. If you feel that your name should be included in this
list but do not see it here, please contact [email protected]
Community Matters
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