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Category: United Way 2011
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Thank You Hamilton & Burlington!
Message from Connie Smith, 2011 Hamilton Campaign Chair What an unforgettable experience these past many months have been! As a journalist, I have always been attracted to stories that inspire: stories of people who have overcome adversity, unimaginable obstacles and challenges to give hope to others. In covering these stories I was most often led to the charitable organizations that are the first lines of defense when tragedy, or crisis strikes or need presents itself. After becoming involved with the United Way, [...]
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UNITED WAY HAS $6.9 MILLION REASONS TO CELEBRATE
During the first period of the Hamilton Bulldogs game, the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton announced the final results of their 2011 Campaign – $6,912,000 ($4,819,000 in Hamilton and $2,093,000 in Burlington). Leading the celebration was Burlington Campaign Chair, Rick Bashista and Hamilton Campaign Chair, Connie Smith. “The positive energy shown throughout this campaign by thousands of volunteers and donors in hundreds of workplaces throughout Burlington and Hamilton was inspiring”, said Bashista. “It is overwhelming to see what can [...]
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Campaign Wrap-Up!
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:30pm at the Copps Coliseum the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton will wrap up our 2011 Campaign as the Hamilton Bulldogs take on the St. John’s IceCaps in our ‘Evening of Celebration’ event. United Way will make the final 2011 Campaign achievement announcement during the first period of the game. The Hamilton Bulldogs and the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton formed a community partnership early on in the year. The Bulldogs Foundation entered into a [...]
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One Week Left…
With one week left in the 2011 Campaign we have raised $6,897,000 – just $103,000 short of reaching our target. With that said – we have still raised a substantial amount for our two communities! We can be happy and celebrate that. We are thankful to those that have supported the United Way and in turn this community to get us to this point, but we will continue to push to reach our goal in this final week because there is always [...]
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And the Winners Are…
Last night the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton hosted the Community Spirit Awards, recognizing outstanding workplace volunteers, campaigns and community events. It was an inspiring evening, comprised of Burlington and Hamilton’s community leaders – individuals and businesses (both large and small) who strongly believe in actively supporting their community. Please read on to see the Community Spirit Awards 2011 winners: 2011 Rising Star: Barton Auto Parts, McMaster Innovation Park, Natural Resources Canada, Ontario Provincial Police, Public Health Ontario Laboratory, Sheraton Hamilton [...]
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