Category: United Way 2012

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    Thank You for Your Support this 2012 Campaign

    February 14, 20130 Comments United Way 2012

    On February 7, 2013, the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton celebrated United Way’s 85 years serving the community, the closing of the 2012 Campaign and the Spirit of Community Awards. 2012 was a year of milestones for the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton. Imagine Canada launched its new Standards Program to strengthen public confidence in the charitable nonprofit sector and the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton was one of the first organizations to be accredited across the country. 2012 [...]

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    Kicks for Kids

    January 18, 20131 Comment United Way 2012

      Kicker Luca Congi from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, in partnership with the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton spent Saturday, January 12 shopping for new shoes for over 120 of Hamilton’s inner-city youth as part of the Kicks for Kids program, presented by Carmen’s. Kicks For Kids is a community initiative that raises money with every successful field goal over 40 yards at Ticats home games.  The kids got running shoes, soccer shoes — whatever type of shoe they needed for their sport or [...]

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    U.S. Steel Canada Presents Corporate Gift to United Way

    January 16, 20130 Comments United Way 2012

      U.S. Steel Canada presented their corporate gift of $100,000 to United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton on January 16, 2013. With their generous support, the United Way is even closer to meeting this years campaign goal.  From left to right: Lesley Allison, United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton Director of Annual Campaign, Jason Grbavac, U.S. Steel Canada Manager of Government and Public Affairs, and Len Lifchus, United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton CEO.        

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    Hamilton Burlington Society of Architects “Celebrate 2012″

    December 21, 20120 Comments United Way 2012

    Emeritus Architect Anthony Butler presented a cheque for $7,000.00 to Lesley Allison of United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton which represents funds raised by the Hamilton Burlington Society of Architects at their recent event “Celebrate 2012″.  The event was held on November 29th at Spencer’s in Burlington and honoured local retired and life members of the society and the Ontario Association of Architects and their contribution to the architectural community.      -Left to Right - Joanne McCallum (HBSA), Anthony Butler (HBSA),  Lesley Allison (UW) [...]

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    Celebrity Gift Wrapping Event

    December 14, 20120 Comments United Way 2012

    On Thursday, December 13 at the Burlington Mall, local celebrities were on hand at the United Way gift wrapping booth to meet, greet and wrap gifts! Holiday shoppers happily donated to the United Way to have their gifts wrapped by Hamilton Tiger-Cat players, Olympic medallist Diana Matheson, Sunni Genesco from K-Lite fm, Melissa Forsyth from KX 94.7 fm, and many more! We would like to sincerely thank ALL of the celebrities who volunteered their time and gave their support to the United Way. It was a great day.  

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