Thursday, May 15, 2008, Ottawa – This afternoon, United Way Ottawa announced the final results for the 2007 Community Campaign at its Annual General Meeting. A record-breaking $29,840,157 was raised thanks to outstanding leadership, dedicated volunteers, and the generous support of the community. The 2007 Community Campaign goal was $29.7 million.
“We achieved great success in 2007 and that is a testament to the enthusiasm and generosity of our staff, volunteers and donors,” said Michael Allen, President and CEO, United Way/Centraide. “Our 2007 Campaign Chair, Wayne Wouters, demonstrated stellar leadership during the campaign and he is a great example of this city’s dedicated and committed public service.”
“It was a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a community campaign of this scope,” said Wayne Wouters, Secretary of Treasury Board of Canada and 2007 Community Campaign Chair. “I’m originally from Saskatchewan and after becoming involved with United Way/Centraide’s campaign, for the first time, I felt like Ottawa was my home.”
United Way/Centraide Ottawa is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The 2008 Community Campaign will begin in September. Sal Iacono, Senior Vice-President of Bell’s Enterprise Group, is this year’s Campaign Chair.
About United Way/Centraide Ottawa
United Way Ottawa’s mission is to bring people and resources together to build a strong, healthy, safe, community for all. By bringing people together from all parts of our community to identify, develop and provide solutions to community needs, we promise that the donations we receive go where they are needed most. In 2008, United Way Ottawa made a record community investment to support more than 200 projects, programs and partnerships, in more than 100 community organizations.