Category: News & Updates

  • Wanted: CityQuest Committee Members

    February 28, 20120 Comments News & Updates

      Planning for the 2012 CityQuest Challenge is about to get underway and we are looking to expand our working committee.  The date for this year’s event has been set for Saturday, September 22, 2012   Committee Meetings will be as follows:   Feb to May = monthly May & June = bi weekly July to mid-August = no meetings – updates/communication electronically Week of Aug 20 until event = weekly   Meetings will take place at the Hamilton United Way office – 177 Rebecca [...]

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  • United Way in the Media

    October 25, 20110 Comments News & Updates

    As United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton approaches the middle of the 2011 Campaign, a flurry of activity has already taken place; countless workplace campaigns have kicked off, leadership receptions have taken place and the community continues to come together to support those in need in the Hamilton and Burlington communities. To see the latest United Way news, click on the images below to read the full stories.   A special thank you to our local media partners as they continue to show their [...]

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  • Campaign 2011: Event Slideshow #1

    October 3, 20110 Comments News & Updates

    Since United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton kicked off the 2011 Campaign, the community has been working hard to contribute and take part. In a flurry of activity since kick off, workplaces, neighbourhoods, individuals and families have hosted their own campaign kick offs, charity dinners, auctions, events and so much more. Below is a snap shot of some of the great events that have taken place over the last few weeks. If you would like to share your event , please contact us.   [...]

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  • United Way Featured in The Hamilton Spectator

    September 6, 20110 Comments News & Updates

    “When the Ticats kick off against the Edmonton Eskimos Sept. 16, the United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton will be kicking off their own fall campaign. And Stevie Baggs will be the face of the new project. The Change Started with Me campaign — a local focus of the organization’s new national brand, Change Starts Here — will highlight different successful members of the Hamilton community who grew up using a United Way funded program.” To read the full article, please follow the link: [...]

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  • It’s Been a Long Time Coming…

    August 3, 20110 Comments News & Updates

    Living in the Hamilton / Burlington community I can sense a change coming – a quiet stirring of positive momentum, a mounting excitement surrounding progression and innovation. It is coming from the collection of young professionals investing in this community; choosing not to leave their roots and follow the flash of Toronto, or Vancouver, but rather, to cultivate the potential they see where they are right now, to invest their time, energy, and money in the communities of Hamilton and Burlington. This city was once [...]

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