Donate
Make change happen by pledging your support where it’s needed most and will have the greatest impact – you can choose to make your gift monthly or one-time.
Other ways you can give
Making a donation is just one of your choices, take a look at the list below and find out about the other ways you can give to your community through United Way.
Workplace Campaign:
Engaging with your community where your business operates is an important way to build morale among your employees and maintain a good corporate image. Every year, companies in Ottawa run some 1,800 workplace campaigns to help support us, representing the majority of the funds we invest. This manner of giving is critical to our ability to make change happen in the community. Together, we can improve social conditions and build stronger social economies, which can only strengthen our business economies. To bring your company on board, contact ccharbonneau@unitedwayottawa.ca.
Loaned Representative:
You can select an employee from your organization to act as a loaned representative during our annual community campaign. It is a very important way of giving. About 40 loaned representatives join us every year to manage the 1,800 workplace campaigns that are held across our community. Your employee will get hands-on training and experience in areas such as sales, communications, marketing and project management. It’s an exciting and dynamic program that develops leadership skills and gives your organization public recognition. To learn more, contact: shutton@unitedwayottawa.ca.
Become a Partner:
When you become a United Way partner, you are making a statement — a statement that you care about your community and its citizens and are willing to give to support them. There are various ways in which you can support our work. Financial donations are critical to our ability to make change happen. Other ways to become a partner are through a workplace campaign, through the Loaned Representative program, by giving a gift in kind, by volunteering and by becoming a sponsor.
Become a Sponsor:
United Way sponsors are companies that care about their community and are willing to put their resources behind our efforts. It also helps you to promote your company in the community. It is the “Be United” sentiment at work, and that sentiment is fast becoming the calling card of pride for our sponsors. Co-branding with one of our high-profile, widely promoted events will build your brand while making change happen.
For details on our sponsorship opportunities, see Marketing and Visibility Opportunities and Menu of Sponsorship. If you would like to speak to someone about these opportunities, contact: jturner@unitedwayottawa.ca.
Become a Volunteer:
The work we do requires many different types of skill, knowledge and perspectives. When you volunteer with us, you give to the community and open yourself to new experiences and learning opportunities. Being part of the Be United concept means you lend your particular capabilities in areas that interest you personally and where you feel you can have the greatest impact.
For more information on volunteering, volunteering@unitedwayottawa.ca or 613-228-5780.
