Media Releases
February 15, 2012
United Way KW says $4.9 million campaign is just not enough - With final preparations underway for their February 29th Community Spirit Awards - a celebration of the individuals and organizations that support them in making a lasting difference in our community - United Way Kitchener Waterloo & Area is addressing the shortfall in funds raised in this year's workplace campaign. [view full release]
November 8, 2011
United Way KW Worries About the Community - Feeling the effects of a volatile economy, United Way Kitchener Waterloo & Area currently forecasts that only $4.9 million will be raised during this year’s fall workplace campaign towards the $6 million overall revenue challenge issued back in September. This announcement comes at a time when the demand for social services is on the rise in our community. [view full release]
October 31, 2011
Guest Speakers Honouring Lisa LaFlamme at Annual United Way KW Celebrity Event to include Jeff Hutcheson and Lloyd Robertson - United Way Kitchener Waterloo & Area is pleased to honour Lisa LaFlamme, a KW native who has risen through the ranks of TV news to become Chief Anchor and Senior Editor for CTV National News - at its Annual Celebrity Event on Friday November 25th, 2011, at Federation Hall. Aptly titled “Tales of a TV Journalist”, the event begins at 7 p.m. [view full release]
September 1, 2011
United Way KW "Text to Give" Campaign for Goderich a Success - United Way Kitchener Waterloo & Area is pleased to announce that $2855.00 has been raised through their Text to Give campaign in support of the disaster-stricken town of Goderich. [view full release]
August 23, 2011
United Way KW to donate "text to give" dollars to recently devastated community of Goderich - United Way Kitchener Waterloo & Area is asking people to join them in supporting the disaster-stricken town of Goderich in the wake of an F3 Tornado that devastated the community last Sunday afternoon. [view full release]
May 6, 2011
Call 2-1-1: Finding help in Waterloo Region just got easier 211 launches in Waterloo Region - On May 6, 2011 211 service launched in Waterloo Region. 211 is the first number to call to connect people to the services and help they need for more than half a million Ontarians who call every year. [view full release]
January 12, 2011
HELP WANTED: Pledges needed for campaign finale - United Way of Kitchener Waterloo and Area needs your help to meet the $6 million challenge. [view full release]
December 15, 2010
Text to Make Change in KW - United Way of KW and Area is one of the first Canadian United Way’s to launch a Mobile Giving initiative sponsored by Libro Financial. This text to give campaign comes at a good time as United Way KW is about to wrap up their fall workplace campaign. [view full release]
December 10, 2010
United Way KW needs your support - United Way Kitchener Waterloo and Area’s campaign has raised $3.2 million in pledges to date. As 2010 comes to an end, additional support is needed in your community. [view full release]
November 22, 2010
United Way wants to connect you to your dream job - Have you ever dreamed of being a star on Broadway? Your dreams could come true! United Way Kitchener Waterloo and Area will host a Dream Job Auction this week offering nine dream careers for a day. [view full release]
November 17, 2010
United Way KW Celebrates a Workplace Success! - United Way Kitchener Waterloo and Area’s campaign has achieved 33 percent of the 6 million dollar challenge set in September. The 2010 fall workplace campaign has currently raised $2 million in pledges. [view full release]
November 3, 2010
United Way of Kitchener Waterloo and Area see an increase in Leadership campaigns - United Way KW and Area’s campaign is taking off with over 100 local companies raising dollars and awareness in our community. This spirit of giving has lead to a 50 percent increase in Leadership campaigns. [view full release]
September 13, 2010
LOOK WHAT EVERYONE IS TWEETING ABOUT: United Way KW’s first annual Day of Caring - In the spirit of it’s annual Fall Workplace Campaign, United Way of Kitchener Waterloo and Area will host it's first annual Day of Caring on September 15, 2010. The Campaign and Day of Caring will kickoff at the Waterloo Public Square at 8:00AM, where attendees will enjoy donated coffee from Starbucks on King Street. [view full release]
May 10, 2010
UNITED WAY OF KW UNVEILS NEW WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN CHAIR - 570 Morning News Anchor, Lisa Drew, will be the voice of United Way of Kitchener Waterloo and Area as the new Campaign Chair. With her contagious spirit and enthusiasm, Lisa is ready for a new challenge and to spread the word of change. [view full release]
April 16, 2010
UNITED WAY IS DOING A 20 MINUTE MAKEOVER - United Way of Kitchener Waterloo and Area staff will participate in The City of Waterloo’s 20 Minute Makeover this Friday, April 16. This is one of the many green projects that United Way is taking part in to make a positive change in the environment. [view full release]
February 24, 2010
UNITED WAY OF KW HOSTS THEIR FIRST COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDS – United Way of KW will host their first Community Spirit Awards program on February 25th, at The Waterloo Inn. This breakfast event recognizes individuals and organizations who have exemplified year round efforts to be change, make change and see change in the community. [view full release]
December 2, 2009
AS MANY FALL WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS COME TO A CLOSE, UNITED WAY OF K-W AND AREA ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY TO STAY FOCUSED ON BIGGER 3-YEAR $21 MILLION PICTURE – As its annual fall workplace campaign comes to a close at the end of December, United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area is asking local residents to consider giving back to their community by supporting United Way’s 3-year $21 million goal aimed at fueling long-term commitment and targeting our community’s key social issues. [view full release]
November 16, 2009
UNITED WAY OF K-W AND AREA TO WELCOME MARGARET TRUDEAU: 2009 Leadership Donor Thank You Event will feature keynote address by this celebrated Canadian and mental health advocate - On Thursday November 19 at 7 p.m., United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area will welcome Margaret Trudeau as the guest speaker at its annual Leadership Thank You Event. This exclusive, invite-only engagement at the University of Waterloo’s Federation Hall is being held as a special thank you to United Way Leaders - those who annually donate $1000 or more. [view full release]
November 5, 2009
UNITED WAY OF KITCHENER-WATERLOO AND AREA CAMPAIGN UPDATE – As its annual fall campaign enters a second month, United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area is pleased to make the following announcements... [view full release]
November 4, 2009
CHRISTIE DIGITAL SYSTEMS DONATES CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE PERFORMANCE TO UNITED WAY OF KITCHENER-WATERLOO AND AREA: Almost 1,700 individuals to enjoy free matinee featuring Cirque-style artists performing to music of K-W Symphony - Thanks to the exceptional generosity of Kitchener-based technology company Christie Digital Systems Canada, Inc., United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area has been able to provide many individuals from the programs and initiatives it supports - and many of its volunteers – with free tickets to an exclusive Saturday November 7th matinee of Cirque de la Symphonie at the Centre in the Square. [view full release]
