2021 YEAR IN REVIEW
Assisting with the design of United Way's new Community Impact Strategy was one of the most insightful and connected opportunities I've had in the last number of years. The work of this committee demonstrated United Way's commitment to bringing donors, agencies, key informants and other critical stakeholders together, with United Way facilitating discussion, to achieve common and strategic goals. A wonderful example of United Way going above and beyond its funding work.
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Table of Contents
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Letter from our Executive Director and Board Chair
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Our Role
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Board of Directors
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2021 Campaign Cabinet
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Our Team
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Highlights of 2021
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Our Work In Action
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2021 Campaign Awards
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Our Strategy In Action
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2021 Community Investment & Impact Strategy
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
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Accountability
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2021 Spending Overview
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How We're Making An Impact
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Connected Kids
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Adequate Basic Needs
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Belonging & Inclusion
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Positive Mental Health
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Support for Seniors
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Additional Investments
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We are Local Experts
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2021 Funded Programs
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2021 Campaign Sponsors
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Caring Corporations
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Leadership Honour Roll
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To Our Valued Supporters and Partners, In 2021 we set a goal. We weren’t ok with only recovering from COVID-19 and declared that it was time for a Radical Recovery. This goal challenged us to learn from the pandemic, unlearn old ways of working and thinking, and work in courageous, community-centred and equitable ways. We have incredible gratitude for our donors and volunteers who supported us in 2021. During one of the most challenging years to fundraise, we were able to slightly increase our locally raised funds from 2020. We thank each and every supporter and know that there is commitment and enthusiasm for the future and building back our resources to continue to support our community. The past two years have required us, even more so than usual, to focus on using donor dollars for the most pressing and critical issues our community is facing and ensuring each dollar is used as effectively as possible. We are proud to have developed an innovative Community Impact Strategy which focuses on solutions and supports to address current, deepened community challenges and build trust and collaboration with community partners. Developed in consultation with volunteers, donors and community partners, it is aimed to be more flexible and easier to access, has an innovative collective impact project focused on moving people from poverty to possibility and a service network collaborating to build resilience in children and youth. We’ve also prioritized funding for marginalized and rural communities because we know the same ‘cookie cutter’ approach of support services does not work for all. This strategy is focused on issues and impact, putting people first, and ensuring that donations are used to make lasting and positive change. We are looking forward to continuing to implement the strategy and working with our community partners in 2022. We were excited to welcome many new Board Directors, volunteers and staff to our team in 2021. The new and diverse perspectives are allowing us to build on our strong foundation and history but with fresh approaches that work in today’s environment. We know that change can be challenging to our staff, Board and volunteers, we thank you for your patience and encouragement as we look at radically new approaches. We’ve heard it said that each organization or individual in our community is like a part of a house one is the door, one is a window, one is the roof. When a person needs a home, a door isn't going to help them, they need the full house. And even the smallest nail can have great importance to holding the house together. That is why we are so grateful for you. Each contribution and action is making a difference. Together, we will champion a shared responsibility for social good and help everyone not only recover but thrive.
Glenna Banda, Executive Director 04
Rick McCombie, President, Board of Directors
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Our Role Every day, communities depend on United Way to improve lives and create opportunities. Our organization exists to make a lasting difference in the lives of the people who need us most—to make an impact every day.
Our Mission Our mission is to bring people and resources together to meet existing and emerging social needs, in order to improve lives and build strong, healthy communities for all.
Our Aspiration United Way builds community that shares responsibility for social good.
Our Promise United Way is committed to putting your dollars to work in the most effective way possible. We will continue to: Act as a strong community partner, alongside local government, businesses and our network of agencies Provide ongoing flexible and new emergency funding to provide support for our most vulnerable Act as a trusted partner in administering federal funding, to ensure effective and quick distribution Work on the frontlines alongside and in support of our agency partners Leverage research and policy insights to ensure we’re making investments where they’re needed most
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2021 Board of Directors Making real and lasting change requires the contributions, expertise, and commitment of everyone in our community – including our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has a governance mandate and is responsible for ensuring United Way’s mission and strategic plan are achieved. We are grateful to the following volunteers who are currently serving terms on our Board:
Rick McCombie President
Kelly Henderson Vice-President
Jean Prichard Treasurer
Ryan Baker Director
Diane Ballantyne Director
Robyn Gladstone Director
Kola Ipaye Director
Randa MacNaughton Director
Terry Peach Director
Patricia Tersigni Director
Michael von Massow Director
Vanessa McQuade Director
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2021 Campaign Cabinet The Campaign Cabinet is a group of passionate volunteer leaders who work to inspire and mobilize support for United Way's annual campaign within their own workplace, other workplaces, and the community. We thank these generous and dedicated volunteers for their support to the 2021 Campaign!
Patricia Tersigni Chair University of Guelph
Les Herr Herr Wealth Management Leadership Co-Chair
Jeff DeRuyter Past Chair
Sue Keuhl Jessica McGinnis Sleeman Breweries Ltd. Johnson & Johnson Manufacturing Co-Chair Manufacturing CoChair
Elaine Fenner University of Guelph Education Co-Chair
Dan Gillis University of Guelph Education Co-Chair
Carlie Roberts Julie Hutchins Consign Your Curves Retirees Co-Chair Small Business Co-Chair
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Alasdair Campbell The Co-operators Business & Finance Co-Chair
Rich Moccia Leadership Co-Chair
Lesley Christodoulou The Co-operators Business & Finance Co-Chair
Sly Castaldi Ami Martell Guelph Wellington OMAFRA Public Service Co-Chair Women In Crisis Public Service Co-Chair
Robyn Gladstone Linamar Manufacturing Co-Chair
Heather King RBC Royal Bank Business & Finance Co-Chair
Lorena Wilson TransAlta Corporation Dufferin County CoChair
Miranda Drexler GenNext Co-Chair
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Our Team We are incredibly grateful to our team of volunteers and staff for their passion and dedication to our community. GenNext Committee Miranda Drexler Kayla Gordon Maryn Vonk Katherine Cavan Jenn Bucci Steve Kurtz Jaime Power Leadership Committee Les Herr, Co-Chair Rich Moccia, Co-Chair Rory Labron, The Co-operators Jeff Leask, Camcor Manufacturing Genevieve Gauthier, University of Guelph Angela Crawford, Coldwell Banker Neumann Julie Hutchins, Retiree Women United Catherine Carstairs, Co-Chair Robyn Gladstone, Co-Chair Katherine Cavan Lesley Christodoulou Carol Anne Herr Elaine Fenner Jennifer Maddock Patricia Tersigni
Community Impact Committee With special thanks to: Diane Ballantyne Shantel Billings Steve Anderson Jessica Coke Pamela Brown-Wass Jeff DeRuyter Pam Fanjoy Helen Edwards Lynda Graham Heather Hayes Jaya James Kelly Henderson Jennifer Payne Julie Hutchins Michael Treadgold Gabriella Ieropoli Sue Keuhl Cinthuja Leon Anu Luthra Trish McComb Vanessa McQuade Michi Motomura Ruth VanLoon Robert Waterman Staff Glenna Banda, Executive Director Indu Arora Sue Cybulski Holly Freeman Emilie Mossman Colleen Murdoch Trish Scott Jillian Tausky
Business Development Committee Carlie Roberts Lynn Vanschaik Audrey Tysick Jane Wielhorski Irene Szabo
Staff Moving On During 2021 Isabella Barretto Brenda Carson Jean Thompson
Sponsored Employees Helen Robson, Linamar Corporation Jamie Tjeng, University of Guelph Emma Biffi, University of Guelph Tassanie Gibson, University of Guelph
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Highlights of 2021 GenNext Fall Fling The GenNext Committee rang in the end of summer and beginning of fall with the first annual Fall Fling. Still working within COVID limitations, it was a fun outdoor event that saw food trucks, local beverages provided by Dixon's Distillery and Fixed Gear and our community gathering in person, in support of our community for the first time in two years!
Partnerships to End Poverty In 2021, United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin became the host agency of the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination (PTF). The PTF works collaboratively, informed by diverse voices of experience, to take local action and advocate for system and policy change to address the root causes of poverty. United Way and the PTF are proud to be creating synergies with their work by collaborating on key community projects including the Poverty to Possibility Collective Impact Project and Guelph-Wellington’s goal to solve homelessness.
Community Wide 50/50 Draws! In partnership with the Guelph Storm and Guelph Nighthawks, United Way held multiple 50/50 draws to help raise much needed funds, when the pandemic prevented special events from taking place. Over $13,000 was raised to help support our community. Special thanks to Sani-Bin and Staebler Insurance for their support to promote and build the winning pots!
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A Radical Campaign Kick-Off! 2021 saw the return of an in-person campaign kick-off, to launch a Radical Recovery. It was so great to see our community come together once again to support one of our most important campaigns to date. The event featured a flash mob performance which brought much needed laughter and positivity to a few very difficult years.
United In Conversation In November 2021, we hosted the first of our United In Conversation engagement series, focused on The Diversity of Mental Health. Our goal - to host interactive, authentic and radically fresh conversations between community members on issues impacting all of us in order to learn from and listen to different perspectives and lived experiences. Sponsored by Sleeman Breweries & the University of Guelph, this first conversation explored mental health and wellbeing as it is experienced in diverse communities, including the voices of people with disabilities, racialized communities and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Thank you to all who joined in the conversation as we continue our learning journey.
#RadInRed At the end of November, we issued a red alert. We needed our communities' help to take action on a radical recovery. We encouraged you to wear your red – a red shirt, red scarf, red shoes or even red lipstick – post a selfie on social media with the #RadInRed and make a donation to the United Way campaign – or ask others to join you! You stepped up and it was incredible to see your response and your passion for this community. Thank you for joining us and helping us bring attention to the issues that matter!
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Lessons With Local Leaders “Honestly…..I’m not kidding when I say that was my favorite ZOOM/TEAMS/Online anything this entire pandemic! To be able to take an event like Lessons with Local Leaders and make it that moving and that impactful over Zoom is really something." The annual GenNext "Lessons with Local Leaders" continued online for 2021. Young professionals and community leaders heard from keynote speakers and had an opportunity to connect with, and learn from, current community leaders and those who will lead change within our community in the future. It was a powerful event for all who joined!
Our Work In Action We know we can’t return to the status quo – so our approach to recovery is anything but. We are being radically local in our approach, with the goal of solving local problems with local solutions and empowering those closest to the issues to help us. Our community's #RadicalRecovery starts with looking at how we work with our community partners. We are committed to more collaborative processes so we can begin large-scale systems change and create lasting, positive change in our community.
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Belonging, Inclusion & Wellbeing
From Poverty to Possibility
See how focusing on building emotional wellbeing and resiliency in children & youth, as well as ensuring people are connected to supports to help build connection and belonging will help our community thrive.
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Watch how we are working with community partners to help individuals and families stabilize and recover by aligning supports for food, housing and financial security.
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2021 Campaign Awards Our Campaign Celebration continued virtually this year. While we missed seeing everyone together, high-fives and hugs, we did have a RAD time and rocked out to some awesome 80s tunes! Everyone played a role in the 2021 Campaign workplace volunteers, donors, committee members and community partners and we were honoured to celebrate a few of them with awards at this event.
Campaign Champions Awards Employee Campaign Coordinators who went above and beyond this year to ensure their campaign was a success. Recipients: Rob Cunningham & the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health Team The Co-operators Team Ami Martell, OMAFRA Michelle Hasson, Wellington Catholic District School Board Robyn Gladstone, Linamar
Incredibles Award Recognizes the “unsung heroes” of our Campaign Recipient - Anne MacKay
Local Love Award Highlights someone that takes pride in our great community and truly defines “Local Love”. Recipient: Kirtida Kitchen
Bright Star Award Recognizes the workplaces that showed commitment to our community with an increase in their worplace campaign participation, exceeding their fundraising goals or through innovative and creative events. Recipient: The County of Wellington
Leading the Way Award Presented to a workplace who values giving back to the community, with senior leadership leading the way. Recipient: Wellington Catholic District School Board
Campaign Cornerstone Award Organizations recognized for their continued, cornerstone support. Recipients: OMAFRA The Co-operators University of Guelph Linamar Corporation
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Our Strategy In Action We are proud to be building a community that shares responsibility for social good. Even though the pandemic required some shifts to addressing emerging needs, we remained focused on the vision and importance of our strategic plan, and incredible progress was made.
Strategic Initiative Highlights from 2021 Be the leader for social good. Act as a community impact leader to coordinate plans and achieve social results. Informed by community voices and local data, developed and launched a new Community Impact Strategy (see page 14) focused on addressing pressing needs emphasized during COVID-19 and tackling the root causes of social issues. Emphasized the importance of funding that meets the unique needs of marginalized communities, Wellington County and Dufferin County. Became the host agency for the Poverty Elimination Task Force to further ensure our community is focused on addressing systemic issues to end poverty. Our operational support of the PTF provides sustainability to their important work and creates synergies and opportunities for us to further collaborate on key community needs including our goal to solve homelessness in Guelph-Wellington. Participated in United Way Centraide Canada’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & Indigenous Collaboration Framework development process and launched our internal United Way · Academy with a focus on EDI learning for staff and volunteers. Removed Supplemental Fundraising Policy from agencies and shifted to values-based, collective, and reciprocal fundraising approach. Strengthen engagement of individuals who want to make a difference. Mobilize support for change by engaging stakeholders year-round through communications and participation in a shared purpose to strengthen our community. Developed an engaging, timely and inspiring annual campaign theme of Radical Recovery, including new workplace and community materials and videos. Launched donor engagement initiatives including social media strategy, “The Shared Good” newsletter and year-end #RadInRed communications. Build Credibility & Trust. Increasingly achieve best practice operations and governance. Updated by-laws, created Board policy manual, board succession & nomination procedures, ED Performance Review process and launched Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
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2021 Community Investment & Impact Strategy Our communities experienced hardship and isolation through a prolonged pandemic, an unignorable deepening of preexisting needs and inequities, and a groundswell of interest from individuals and organizations who want to directly contribute to make a difference. These are rare circumstances that both necessitate, and make possible, once in a generation change. To support a radical recovery and make lasting positive change we undertook a thorough, but nimble planning process to develop our community impact and investment strategy in 2021. We believe this new strategy provides us the opportunity to respond to our communities' needs, while also challenging the system quo and supporting larger scale systems change.
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2021 Community Investment & Impact Strategy United Way’s purpose is creating lasting positive change. We are uniquely able to focus and unite people and resources to improve lives and build community - by creating support, connection, and opportunity - at a time when they are so very needed by the whole community. That’s why we’re focusing on solutions and supports to address current, deepened community challenges, and to create connection and opportunity as we recover. As we work toward a radical recovery in Guelph, Wellington, and Dufferin, we’re emphasizing trust and collaboration with agencies and other funders. We’re building awareness and engagement, and clear lines of sight with supporters. In partnership with our networks, we are working to build impact in 5 areas: Resilience in children and youth through emotional wellbeing, because we know that helping to prevent and mitigate adverse childhood experiences is both urgent and foundational to lifelong potential; Belonging, inclusion, and connection to supports in community, because we know that isolation, mental health, and informal and formal supports are critical issues coming out of the pandemic; Dedicated investment for marginalized communities, because we know that real, tangible barriers to resources and belonging in our communities persist; Aligned collaborative supports for food, housing, and financial security, because we know individuals and families need comprehensive opportunities to stabilize, recover, and build their futures; and Focused investment and presence in rural communities, responsive to their unique needs.
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) United Way is rooted in building strong and inclusive communities. We strive to create opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential. However, many of the issues United Way works to address have a disproportionate impact on black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, people with disabilities and other marginalized communities. We acknowledge that due to systemic factors, some members of our community experience barriers to accessing programs/services and funding to support those programs. To build community and be a leader of social good we must ensure that all voices are at the table to influence how we work. Organizations and systems are stronger with a diversity of thought and the perspective of new and different voices. We have learned that fostering diversity encourages innovation and builds stronger partnerships.
Our Work In 2021 Our EDI work is guided by the goals of shifting our ways of being, ways of knowing, and ways of doing. Ways of Being Ways of being is focused on building inclusive leadership and supporting and enabling an inclusive environment. In 2021 we: Participated in United Way Centraide Canada’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & Indigenous Collaboration Framework development process Identified the need for more diverse voices at the table and purposefully recruited new Board Directors that are more representative of our community Set an expectation that all Directors, staff and volunteers will champion an anti-racism/anti-oppression, diversity, equity and inclusion lens to their work Observed National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Day by closing the office and participating in a day of learning Ways of Knowing Ways of knowing is focused on continuous learning and unlearning, formal and informal training, education and community engagement. In 2021 we: Launched our internal United Way Academy with a focus on EDI learning for staff and volunteers Supported staff learning through opportunities to attend presentations and conferences Included the voices of marginalized communities and those with lived experience at events and community engagement opportunities and provided honorariums to individuals who shared their stories with us Ways of Doing Ways of doing is focused on ensuring our systems, structures, and methods of work are rooted in equity, including our policies and practices. In 2021 we: Identified the need for a funding stream focused on supporting marginalized communities, as part of our Community Impact & Investment strategy update. We enlisted the support of local EDI consultant Iona Sky to assist us in developing the stream in early 2022 and look forward to sharing the process and results of this work soon. Began the process of reviewing and updating human resource policies, which included ensuring a more inclusive workplace Removed the Supplemental Fundraising Policy and shifted to a community-centric fundraising approach
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Accountability Transparency We’re serious about managing donor contributions wisely, and we believe you should feel confident when you give to charity. Every dollar you give to United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin stays 100% local and our communities are measurably stronger because of the work you empower us to do. We strive to be open and accountable. Our audited financial statements are available online. Our salaries are established based on a comparison of other charities’ compensation, an assessment of roles and responsibilities, and a commitment to spending dollars wisely. We also encourage donors to consult our annual listing with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA).
Using Resources Wisely Investing wisely in the right areas allows us to reach more people and create more impact, not waste more money. Along with investing in our local community initiatives, we make smart investments in our infrastructure so that we can: Monitor and understand our community needs, Raise the next dollar and be sustainable, Provide equitable pay and benefits to attract and retain staff, Evaluate and report back on impact, Have the tools we need to work efficiently and effectively. In 2021, our administrative and fundraising costs are at 24%, well below the 35% cost-revenue ratio recommended by the Canada Revenue Agency, which means a bigger impact for your every dollar. As always, donors should be cautious about using our organizational overhead as the sole way to gauge effectiveness. This number can fluctuate from year to year based on a variety of factors but that does not mean we are necessarily making less or more impact. Whether it is through community or internal investments, donors can trust that we invest our available resources in smart, strategic ways, to ultimately help the people who depend on us.
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2021 Spending Overview With thanks to the generosity of our community, we carefully invested in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin in the following ways: Collective Impact Investments $1,705,075
Fundraising & Administration $736,416 Community Services $309,876 Guelph Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination $49,819
Other Financial Highlights Following two years of significant deficits requiring use of reserves, Collective Impact Investments were adjusted to $1.7 million and aligned with the new Community Impact Strategy, focused on our community’s most pressing issues, and with a strategic focus on regaining organizational financial stability. Community Services funding powers our role as a community mobilizer. It enables us to tackle the toughest problems our communities face, by accessing real-time research, data and stories of lived experiences to understand the challenges before us. We draw the right people to the table to address the issues, advocate for change and collaboratively build innovative solutions to community issues. As of September 2021, United Way became the host for the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination whose vision is to eliminate poverty in Guelph & Wellington. Investments were made in Fundraising & Administration to support our strategic directions including the addition of the Community Engagement Manager role, purchasing staff laptops and an initial investment into planning for the Home for Good Campaign.
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How We're Making An Impact United Way mobilizes the power of caring communities to address the most complex social issues. But, we don’t do it alone. Our most complex social challenges demand collaboration, so we can have an even bigger impact. By bringing people from different organizations together to solve problems—from businesses, nonprofits, governments, and more—we can make our communities measurably better. United Way works closely alongside issue experts on research planning tables to understand our community's needs and facilitate investment in programs through a volunteer Community Impact Committee. In 2021, United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin created impact under five focus areas:
CONNECTED KIDS All children and youth should believe in themselves and feel like they are a part of the community in which they live. When they feel a sense of belonging and pride in their communities, they are better able to deal with life challenges and get involved. Children who participate in activities are more likely to have higher self-esteem, develop skills for learning and form positive relationships.
ADEQUATE BASIC NEEDS Basic needs include food, housing and income. These are crucial social determinants of health that individuals and families need to survive and thrive.
BELONGING & INCLUSION Feeling a sense of belonging and participating in your community benefits individuals, organizations and communities alike. People who are connected to others and their community tend to be happier and healthier. Belonging and participating are ways to get emotional support, feel valued, decrease social isolation and give back to the community.
POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH Positive mental health means people can handle life’s challenges. Mental health, poverty and overall well-being are connected. People who struggle with mental illness are more likely to have chronic illnesses. A mental illness can impact a person’s ability to pursue education, or to find employment.
SUPPORTS FOR SENIORS Social networks provide social, emotional and financial support to individuals, while connecting them to other groups, people and opportunities. Social participation affects physical and mental health and is especially important for older adults. Health benefits include better quality of life, living longer and a decreased risk of acquiring a disability, depression, anxiety or dementia. Note: Community partners reported on outcomes under these five areas for their work in 2021, which slightly differs from our 2021 Community Investment & Impact Strategy and directs our community investments for April 1, 2022 onward.
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Opportunities to take action are strategically assessed against their ability to achieve the outcomes in these impact areas. We then look at each opportunity and determine which of our tools to use in order to achieve our intended results: Investment We engage community experts and volunteers to advise on investments in programs, services, collaborations and initiatives that result in positive change, aligned to our priorities. Convening We bring together diverse groups of stakeholders to coordinate our efforts in order to solve social problems. Advocacy United Way strives to develop relationships with key stakeholders and government officials to advocate for change on social issues impacting our communities. Research and Evaluation United Way conducts and supports a breadth of research and data analysis that informs and guides our decision-making. Resource Development We raise money, recruit volunteers, secure resources, attain expertise, and build powerful partnerships with individual donors, businesses and other organizations—all to support initiatives that will lead to strong and thriving communities.
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CONNECTED KIDS
HOW YOUR CONNECTED KIDS
DONATIONS
CREATE
United Way's support of children and youth helps to increase their self-esteem, to ensure they have the confidence to believe in themselves, provides them with opportunities to participate and build connections so children can achieve more, and fosters environments where kids and youth can build supportive relationships, develop leadership skills and strong friendships.
Thanks to your generous donations,
$269,408 was invested in children and youth programs in our community in 2021.
A GUARDIAN ANGEL Kris was referred to the program, supported by United Way, by another community partner. Kris' mom is terminally ill, and her condition has been escalating the last few months. Besides working through the chronic grief of their mom’s condition, Kris also shoulders the burden of feeling responsible to take care of their mom and younger sister. This has led to a lot of anxiety. Kris has also gone through the death of another close adult in their life, has recently undergone a gender transition/identity discovery process, experienced social isolation, bullying, depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, insomnia, anxiety, and body image struggles. Kris found the support they needed in Erin, through the program. Kris describes their Erin as their "guardian angel". Kris has reflected on the stable place they're in right now, compared to a year ago. "I wish I could go back and tell my past self, 'You’ll meet your soul mate and things will be alright”.
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THE ISSUE
OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT
Poverty, food insecurity, mental illness, domestic violence, and lack of early-year foundational supports have lifelong effects on children. This has a lasting impact on our community’s young people, creating low self-esteem, problems building and maintaining relationships and affecting their chances at building a successful life.
This year, children and youth were able to engage in online and in-person group activities, participate in mentoring programs to develop leadership skills, learn coping strategies for their mental health and build meaningful relationships with peers.
LOW SELF-ESTEEM As many as
1/2 of youth self-reported as having low self-esteem.
POOR MENTAL HEALTH It is estimated that
4/5 are experiencing poor mental health/substance use issues.
LOW ACTIVITY At least
2925 felt an increased sense of wellbeing and connectedness to their families and friends.
266 youth learned healthy coping skills for managing difficult emotions.
1191 kids now believe in themselves and have the confidence to pursue new opportunities in their community.
3073 youth have improved relationships with others and have better social skills.
1/3 of youth are not actively engaged in their community.
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NEEDS ADEQUATE BASIC NEEDS
HOW YOUR DONATIONS ARE PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS United Way's poverty reduction efforts are designed to achieve measurable results which ensure families and individuals have the financial, social and personal assets they need to improve their quality of life. We work together with partner agencies to tackle the root causes of poverty by ensuring people meet their basic needs and build towards stability with financial empowerment supports. Thanks to your generous donations,
$532,012 was invested in services providing fresh food, housing and support to our community in 2021.
GETTING PEOPLE WHERE THEY NEED TO GO "I wanted to express my deepest thank you for assisting me with rides so I could continue to work without having my own transportation. People like yourselves continue to uplift others everyday with little acts of kindness. Our community is truly blessed to have drivers that volunteer their time to assist people in their community with transportation. I sincerely appreciate your assistance, time and organization in order to arrange drivers to get me to my employer when I had no other way to get to work."
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THE ISSUE
OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT
Complex challenges like job loss, illness, and the mounting cost of living prevent many individuals from meeting even the most basic necessities of life means making impossible trade-offs—like buying food or paying rent. Poverty touches almost every aspect of a person’s life, from food, shelter, and unemployment to mental and physical well-being.
This year, your donation helped members in our community live in good health and with dignity, by providing programs and resources to help alleviate poverty.
219 people were able to access stable, affordable and appropriate housing.
26,674
HOMELESSNESS Roughly
people had increased access to sufficient nutritious, culturally appropriate, affordable food for themselves and their family.
270 people in Guelph Wellington are homeless each night.
1904
ADEQUATE HOUSING
individuals have access to, or new knowledge of, other services that will help them meet their needs.
There are
0 neighborhoods in Guelph that have affordable 1 bedroom apartments for someone working Full Time at Min. Wage.
191 people found shelter or emergency housing.
FOOD INSECURITY Almost
24% of households in Guelph/Wellington are food insecure.
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BELONGING & INCLUSION
HOW YOUR DONATIONS CREATE A SENSE OF BELONGING
United Way is working with community partners to support people in growing connections to others, in order to combat isolation and build belonging, create opportunities for people to get involved and become active contributors in our community and connect people to community services, to assist people in getting help when they need it. Thanks to your generous donations,
$289,424 was invested in 2021 to support a strong community where everyone has a sense of belonging.
SPEAKING UP AND SPEAKING OUT "One of our older youth has been attending the United Way supported program since he was 12 years old. He is now 18 years old and kindly supports other members of the group, often sharing with them how nervous he was his first couple of group sessions. This youth also became very involved in public speaking events, describing his experience being a transgender person and the struggles of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. He became very passionate about sharing his story and working towards positive change in the Dufferin community. His confidence and passion for public speaking grew throughout the year. He now actively seeks speaking engagements and most recently spoke to a large group of teachers at his high school. The result of his recent speaking engagement resulted in the addition of a new gender neutral bathroom at his school as well as the removal of gender divided gym class, which caused many of the 2SLGBTQ+ youth great distress. He has inspired others at his school to address heterosexist and cisnormative systems." 26
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THE ISSUE
OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT
Feeling a sense of belonging and participating in your community benefits individuals, organizations and communities alike. When we feel like we belong, we feel valued, we rely upon each other and we are more likely to contribute to creating strong communities.
This year, your donations helped people grow connections with others, feel a sense of belonging, and offered people ways to get involved in the community.
NOT SUPPORTED Almost
1/3 families with young children feel they can’t count on a neighbour.
DISCRIMINATION
2/3 visible minorities and immigrants in Guelph Wellington reported experiencing discrimination in 2021.
24,208 people have an increased sense of belonging and connectedness to our community.
24,059 people feel supported by others and feel less isolated than before.
13,499 individuals have engaged in new volunteering opportunities or spent more time volunteering.
2496 individuals have access to, or new knowledge of, other services that will help them stay connected and thrive.
OUT OF PLACE At least 1/3
of newcomers feel out of place in their new surroundings.
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POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH HEALTH
HOW YOUR DONATIONS ARE BUILDING POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH United Way invests in prevention and early intervention programs which provide a wide range of community-based services that help improve social support, self-regulation of emotion and coping skills, as well as increase access to help and support. With positive mental health, we are better able to cope and thrive personally and professionally.
Thanks to your generous donations,
$635,710 was invested in our community in 2021 to ensure that people can access the supports they need to experience positive mental health.
NOW I AM HAPPY, I ENCOURAGE, I SYMPATHIZE, AND I FEEL "I have cried, I have been sad, I have been hurt, I have been depressed, and I have attempted suicide. That was before this program entered my life. Now I laugh, I smile, I joke, I am happy, I encourage, I sympathize, and I feel. Sometimes I still get sad, but the people in the program help the sadness goes away. Coping with life is still challenging, but I practice this mantra from a book I read: "I show up. I listen. I try to laugh." I show up. Enough to carry on with my life now. A life I once thought was not worth living. I owe so much to this program. If it had not come to me when I needed it most, I would not be here today to write about my story. Thank you to this program and the United Way."
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THE ISSUE
OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT
Mental health, poverty and overall wellbeing are connected. People who struggle with mental illness are more likely to have chronic illnesses, and mental illness can impact a person’s ability to pursue education or find employment. Good mental health helps us enjoy our life and the people in it.
This year, your donation helped members in our community access programs and services that helped them cope with life's challenges and improve their mental health.
MENTAL HEALTH
12,874 have better coping skills and feel like they can handle difficult emotions.
Roughly
13,177
1/2 of Canadians indicated that their mental health had gotten worse in 2020.
YOUTH WELLBEING Almost
45% of youth said they feel like they have too many problems.
STRESS LEVELS At least
people feel less isolated and that they have the social support to work through challenges.
12,775 individuals have an increased sense of wellbeing.
863 people report having increased self esteem.
921 people have improved knowledge of local services and how to access them.
1 IN 4 people feel too stressed on a daily basis.
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SUPPORTS FOR SENIORS
HOW YOUR DONATIONS ARE SUPPORTING SENIORS United Way invests in programs which provide a wide range of community-based services that help increase the overall wellbeing of seniors. Funded programs improve social support, reduce isolation and increase sense of belonging and connection to community. When seniors don't experience isolation and loneliness, they live healthier, happier and longer lives. Thanks to your generous donations,
$205,820 was invested in 2021 to support seniors in our community.
INCREASING INDEPENDENCE & IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH "Frederick (74) has a history of Multiple Sclerosis and other medical conditions causing him difficulty with mobility. He has a manual wheelchair and a PSW helps him with transfers to the bathroom and shower. An Occupational Therapist recommended a wheeled commode, which would provide Frederick with necessary support so he could shower safely. Unfortunately, due to his limited income, the cost of a wheeled commode was beyond his means. Thanks to funding from United Way, Frederick was able to get his wheeled commode. This equipment is more than just a ‘device’; it is something that has drastically improved the quality of Frederick’s life. It has boosted his self-esteem, increased his capacity for independence, improved his mental health and empowered him. This would not be possible without United Way’s generous funding." 30
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THE ISSUE
OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT
Too many residents in neighbourhoods across our communities find it difficult to access essential services and supports. These barriers are often amplified for vulnerable individuals, including seniors, and can lead to social isolation and mental health issues. The support that older adults receive through social networks is connected to better health, quality of life and an increased life expectancy.
This year, your donation helped seniors in our community live healthier, happier, longer lives by providing programs that allow them to stay engaged with others and remain active.
AGING POPULATION Almost
13% of Guelph/Wellington/Dufferin residents are between the ages of 70-100 years old.
LOW CONNECTEDNESS Roughly
1/2 of people over 80 feel lonely on a regular basis.
9045 seniors feel that they belong in their community and are more connected.
9021 seniors are less isolated and have the social supports they need to thrive.
8200 individuals have engaged in new volunteering opportunities or spent more time volunteering.
845 seniors have healthy coping skills for dealing with life's challenges.
MENTAL HEALTH At least
35% of seniors reported that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their mental health.
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ADDITIONAL
INVESTMENTS: SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Special Programs Funding is reserved for innovative programming or programs addressing social issues that balance between prevention and direct intervention. A program receiving funding will support collective community impact of funded agencies where no one agency has the capacity to do so on their own.
TOWARD COMMON GROUND
GUELPH AND WELLINGTON TASK FORCE FOR POVERTY ELIMINATION
$13,894
$23,156
SPECIAL PROGRAMS: LAKESIDE HOPE HOUSE
STUDENT VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIPS
$9,250
$3,600
REFRESH: BRINGING GOOD FOOD HOME
EMERGENCY FUNDING
$11,280 KINDLE COMMUNITIES
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We are so thankful to all the donors who supported United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, contributing to keeping our doors open and providing essential services to children, youth and their families and helping us manage our caseload. Our services are vital and if we did not provide this type of support, young people and their families would suffer. No other agency is providing this similar program for victimized children and youth. As a result of your funding, you have had a direct impact in transforming the lives of young people in Guelph and Wellington County, who have been instilled with the fact that what happened to them does not have to define them or their future. Funding ensured these young people were able to experience services tailored to meet their unique needs and were reinforced that they are valued, safe, and heard, empowering them towards stronger futures. You have made a difference and changed the trajectory of their young lives, and that of their families.
WE ARE LOCAL EXPERTS By investing in individual programs and by participating with local community committees - those that receive United Way funds and those that do not - we aim to address the social needs of individuals and families in our community that are vulnerable to social and systemic barriers, in order to create meaningful change. We are happy to work with our community partners on the following committees and task forces:
COMMUNITY DATA PROGRAM - WELLINGTON-DUFFERIN-GUELPH CONSORTIUM This program functions as a gateway for municipalities and community organizations to access data, monitor and report on social and economic trends within their communities. GUELPH WELLINGTON TASK FORCE FOR POVERY ELIMINATION - STEERING COMMITTEE This committee focuses on developing an intersectional approach regarding Housing & Homelessness, Livable Incomes & Decent Work, Food Insecurity and Health Inequalities in our local community. This work is supported by the Research & Knowledge Mobilization Committee and the Wellington-Guelph Housing Committee. GUELPH WELLINGTON LOCAL IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP - LEADERSHIP COUNCIL This council is a large coalition of individuals representing a wide range of groups in the community. Their focus is in creating a more welcoming and inclusive community for immigrants by developing effective solutions that address economic and social issues. GUELPH-WELLINGTON FUNDERS NETWORK The purpose of this network is to take a birds-eye view on local issues and needs, and align them to different funding processes. This requires members to take collective action and respond to funding requests and needs in the community. INTEGRATED YOUTH SERVICES NETWORK - SERVICE PROVIDERS NETWORK This initiative aims to deliver mental health services to youth ages 12-26 to meet a wide range of needs. Services and programs are co-designed with youth to make sure that they are able to get what they need, when they need it, at seven hubs across Guelph Wellington. MAYOR'S TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY A combination of community leaders and agencies, convened by Mayor Guthrie that work together around the issues of homelessness and related issues of addiction, mental health, and community safety. TOWARD COMMON GROUND - STEERING COMMITTEE This committee aims to build a sustainable collective planning model to support stakeholders of social and health well-being and to take action that makes a difference in the lives of people in our community. DUFFERIN COUNTY EQUITY COMMITTEE (DCEC) This committee is made up of agencies representing a diverse cross section of social, health, education, and economic organizations, decision makers, and community leaders who work with the Dufferin population. Their focus is to help everyone reach their full potential by advocating for and informing others about housing and homelessness, employment and health equity.
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UNITED WAY'S SENIORS NETWORK A network of agencies who provide programs and services to seniors in Guelph, Wellington & Dufferin. The purpose of the network is to connect organizations to one another, identify gaps in services, share resources and work on ways our community can better meet seniors' needs. DIGITAL EQUITY COALITION Digital Equity Coalition members work together to guide the development and implementation of a comprehensive community plan to advance digital equity in Guelph Wellington, champion digital equity practices and inform decision-making. YOUTH SERVICE PROVIDERS NETWORK The Youth Service Providers Network is a committee for youth service providers in the City of Guelph and Wellington County to provide opportunities for networking, collaboration, knowledge exchange, and skill and capacity building among youth service providers working in GW. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PEER GROUP The Executive Director Peer Group of Guelph/Wellington (EDPG) is a group of executive directors that come together on a regular basis, to grow as professionals and leaders. Through sharing personal experiences and learning from guest speakers, EDPG members are interested in improving our skills, sharing opportunities and finding creative solutions to common challenges. COMMUNITY RESILIENCE SUMMIT PLANNING COMMITTEE Thriving communities with strong local economies don’t happen by accident. They happen when community members come together to share ideas and collaborate on solutions. Our community's first annual Resilience Summit was an opportunity for community leaders, municipal partners, charitable organizations and the business community to come together and discuss our community's future.
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2021 FUNDED PROGRAMS AREA SERVED ORGANIZATION
PROGRAM
GUELPH
WELLINGTON
DUFFERIN
Early Start Family Literacy Action Read Community Literacy Centre Alzheimer Society
Adult Program for Community Inclusion Rural Outreach Services
Waterloo-Wellington ARCH: HIV/AIDS Resources & Community Health
HIV/AIDS Prevention & Support Program
Autism Ontario - Wellington County Chapter
Summer Programming
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin & District
Match Program In-School Mentoring Big Bunch Group Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph
One to One Community Match School-based Mentoring In-School Mentoring Program Go Girls and Game On
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington
Canadian Hearing Society
In-School Mentoring One to One Match Program
Hearing Care Counselling Program Mental Health Promotion &
Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington
Education Services
Spark of Brilliance YouthTALK
Canadian National Institute of the Blind
Peer and Home Based Support Program Beyond the Classroom
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2021 FUNDED PROGRAMS AREA SERVED ORGANIZATION Centre Wellington Food Bank Chalmers Community
PROGRAM
GUELPH
WELLINGTON
DUFFERIN
Healthy Fresh Food
Food Pantry
Services Centre Child Witness Centre
Child Witness Program
Community Resource Centre of North and
Outreach and Support Services
Centre Wellington Compass Community Services
Quick Access Affordable Counselling Distress Line
Dufferin Child and Family Services
GLOW (LGBTQ Youth Group)
Dufferin Parent Support Network
Group Parent Education
East Wellington Community Services
Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County
Guelph Community Health Centre
Community Support Services Food Bank Nurturing Neighborhoods Initiative Give Yourself Credit Emergency Food Home Delivery Program Toward Common Ground
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Guelph & District Multicultural Festival
Community Engagement
Guelph Enabling Garden
Volunteer Program
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2021 FUNDED PROGRAMS AREA SERVED ORGANIZATION
PROGRAM
Guelph Independent Living
Community Inclusion
Guelph Neighborhood
Neighborhood Wellbeing &
Support Coalition
Resiliency
Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination
Poverty Elimination
Guelph Wellington Seniors Association
Community Support Services
Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis Headwaters Communities in Action
GUELPH
WELLINGTON
DUFFERIN
Rural Woman's Support Program Sexual Assault Centre Volunteer Dufferin Grief & Bereavement
Hospice Wellington Immigrant Services GuelphWellington John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington
Wellness Program Mobilized, Engaged, Involved Bullying Prevention/Social Competency Community Aftercare
Lakeside HOPE House Learning Disabilities Association Guelph-Wellington
Information, Referral & Support Program
March of Dimes Canada
Assistive Devices Program
Michael House Pregnancy Care Centre 37
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2021 FUNDED PROGRAMS AREA SERVED ORGANIZATION
PROGRAM
Mood Disorders Support
Mood Disorders Support
Group of Guelph
Group
GUELPH
WELLINGTON
DUFFERIN
Community Information PIN - The People and
Program
Information Network Volunteer Services Rainbow Programmes for Children
Inclusive Summer Day Camp
Shelldale Family Gateway
Youth Resiliency Program
St. John Ambulance Guelph Branch
Therapy Dog Program
Stepping Stone
Drop-In Centre
United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin
Community Impact
Upper Grand District School Board/Wellington Catholic School Board
Student Volunteer Recognition
Victorian Order of Nurses Waterloo Wellington Dufferin
Wellington Country Learning Centre
Wyndham House
Subsidy Transportation Meals on Wheels Guelph/Wellington Just for YOUth Program Bridges Out of Poverty: Circles Long-Term Transitional Housing Program Youth Resource Centre
YMCA/YWCA of Guelph
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Teenage Parents Program (TAPPS)
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Help starts here.
Food
What do you do when you need help but don’t know where to turn?
Housing Employment
Financial Aid
Maybe you’re new to the community or you’re experiencing a new situation. If you don’t know where to turn, call 2-1-1. 211 offers 24-7 referrals to over 56,000 social services in Ontario. The telephone help line (2-1-1) and website provide a gateway to community, social, non-clinical health and related government services and helps to navigate the complex network of human services in our community quickly and easily, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 100 languages. Our community data is provided by 2-1-1 Ontario to ensure your call will find a local service to turn to. 39
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Caring Corporations This group of extraordinary organizations are leading the way when it comes to giving. Through a partnership with United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, which includes employee donations, company fundraising events, and corporate contributions, these dedicated workplaces are demonstrating their commitment to creating a strong and thriving Guelph, Wellington, Dufferin. Thank you to all for their generosity. $500,000 + Linamar Corporation University of Guelph $100,000 + The Co-operators Sleeman Breweries Ltd. TD Canada Trust $50,000 – $99,999 County of Wellington LCBO Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food Rural Affairs Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services Wellington Catholic District School Board
$5000 – $ 9,999 Armtec LP GEON Performance Solutions Family & Children’s Services of Guelph & Wellington County GM BluePlan Engineering Limited Google Guelph General Hospital IG Wealth Management Owens Corning Canada RLB LLP Scotiabank United Parcel Service Volant Foundation
$1000 – $4,999 ABB Inc. $20,000 – $49,999 Action Read Community Literacy Centre BMO Bank of Montreal ARCH Cargill Limited Bell Canada City of Guelph Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph Canada Automation Leak Testing Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Canada Brokerlink Oregon Tool Canada Ltd. Canada Life RBC Royal Bank Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington RWDI Centre Wellington Hydro Syngenta Canada Inc. Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington Compass Community Services $10,000 – $19,999 Dipaolo Machine Tools Agricorp Alectra Utilities Dufferin Child & Family Services Cascade (Canada) Ltd. East Wellington Community Services CIBC EastGen Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. Enbridge Manulife Financial Enterprise Rent-a-Car Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada Euchner Triumph Tool Ltd. Fanuc Canada Ltd. Upper Grand District School Board Farm Credit Canada Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health Ferro Technique Festo General Mills Canada Corporation Greystone Orthotech Services Inc. GSW/A.O. Smith Water Heating Company Guelph Chamber of Commerce Guelph Downtown Business Association
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Guelph Independent Living Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis Guelph Wellington Seniors Association Guillevin International Inc. Homestead Land Holdings Limited Homewood Health Centre Hospice Wellington IFM Efector Canada Inc. Inductoheat Intact Financial Group Javelin Technologies Inc. Jones Lang Lasalle Real Estate (JLL) Kuka Robotics Canada Ltd. Local 4610 USWA District 6 March of Dimes – Drayton Meridian Credit Union Murrelektronik Inc. Newdon Industries Ltd. Olympic Honda Auto Sales Omron Canada Inc. Proax Technologies Province Electric Supply Puslinch Lake Golf Course Limited Rotalec Canada SC Johnson Professional Schunk Shelley Automation Siemens Sifton Properties SV Law LLP Tacoma Engineers Head Office TC Industries of Canada Company TransAlta
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Turck Canada Inc United Steelworkers of America UPS Foundation Valcom Limited Veeva Wayne Pitman Ford Sales Limited WestRock Company of Canada Inc. ZC Wyndham House S AKIA Engineers Zimmer Group Canada Inc. $500 – $999 Aztec Electrical Supply Beckman Coulter Canada LP Can-Cope Sales Ltd. ELANCO Animal Health Guidewire Inbox Marketer Corporation Intact Insurance J.D Barnes Limited Kirtida’s Kitchen Medtronic of Canada Ltd. Nintendo of Canada – Guelph OPS PIN: The People & Information Network Royal City Tennis Club Sifton Properties Sunstar Americas Inc. Unifor Waterloo Wellington LHIN Wellington County Learning Centre Wyndham House
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Leadership Honour Roll In 2021, 384 Leadership Donors donated over $690,373 to United Way. United Way Leadership donors are recognized for annual gifts of over $1,000. We thank the individuals below for their generosity and their contribution to improving local lives and building community.
Champions ($10,000+) Sid Brodovsky & Cary Shafir The Newton Family John & Pamela Rennie + 2 Anonymous Champions
Pathfinders ($5000-$9999) Emmanuelle Arnaud John & Nancy Bligh Kurt and Sandra Christie Mr. Ernest Duffy Mr. Philip Gosling Les and Carol Anne Herr Jim & Sandra Jarrell Ms. Carolyn Kerr Steven King Jennifer Maddock and Brian McKenna John Malcolm Rich & Sandra Moccia Sandra Rechico Al Sullivan
Patrons ($2500-$4999) Steve & Marnie Allen Daniel Atlin Ian K. Barker Dr. Donald Bruce Brenda Coomber & Jamie Ford Jonathan Cummins Kevin Daniel Kyle Dietrich Caleb Ferri Christian Giroux Douglas & Michelle Goff Mrs. Sophia Gustave Tanay Hanrahan Bill & Colleen Koornstra J.I. MacInnes Ms. Jessica Martin Rick & Joanne McCombie
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Stuart McCook Mr. Ian McDiarmid Colleen Murphy Ella and Peter Pauls Chantale Pinard Deb Stark & Howard Dobson R.M.W. Stevenson Ms. Lynette Stradeski Patricia Tersigni & David Wood Randy Vaine Mike von Massow & Sheryl Howe Jon Warland Ann Wilson + 8 Anonymous Patrons
Builders ($1500-$2499) Joyce Allen Mr. Peter Baggio Dr. D.M. Benn Theresa Bernardo Alasdair Campbell Campbell-Oullette Family Catherine Carstairs Mr. Robert Collingwood William Colvin Dr. Peter Conlon Angela Crawford Terry & Dorothy Daynard Steven De Brabandere Mr. Jeff Deruyter Michael & Dawn Emes David Fowler Stephen Garrod & Patricia MacDonald Dr. Mark Gemmill Marsha Groves Matthew Hayday Nathan Henderson Vicki Hodgkinson Mr. Kent Hoeg Mr. Stuart Holloway Bach Huntley Ms. Kim Iezzi
Magdalena Janus Mr. Peter Kastner Jim & Kelly Kirkland Mr. Jeff Leask Mr. Lewis Lukens George & Randa MacNaughton Richard & Elizabeth Madter Colin & Sara Mann Mary Manning Ami Martell Tammy McDougall Karina McInnis Ms. Elizabeth Miles Mitchell Jason Moreton Jacqueline Murray Doris Nagorski Cecelia Paine & James Taylor Terry and Susan Peach Andrew Philips Deanne Prins Irena Rajcan Grant and Sheila Robinson Dr. Steven Rothstein Mark Santin Murray & Jessica Short Leslie Snell Marlene & Rod Stork Mike Symsyk Mr. Gerhardt Tausch Irene Thompson Sarah Upper Frank Vieira Dan & Caren Watchorn Maureen & Alfons Weersink Dorothea and Chris Whitfield Jane Wielhorski & Chris Corosky Donald Woodley + 8 Anonymous Builders
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Leaders ($1000-$1499) Ms. Mirta Acosta David Aitken Ms. Jane Alexander Liliana Amato Kimberley Anderson Don & Debbie Armstrong Dr L M Ashbourne Mr. Dennis Baker Jessica Baker Mr. James Ball Laurie Ball Glenna Banda John Barta Mr. Shane Bateman Margaret Bates Ms. Jeanette Beaver Mr. Aaron Berg Ms. Dorothee Bienzle Ms. Ann Black Lindsey Bleach Ms. Kim Bolton Ms. Andrea Bradford Eugene Bradley Samantha Brennan Mr. Dave Brown Kathleen Brown Susan Brown Mr. Jason Bruder Mr. Wayne Caldwell Ken Cameron David Carpenter Ms. Wendy Carruthers Gwen Chapman & Mary-Ellen Kish Lesley Christodoulou Jason Clark Mr. Paul Cluthe Ms. Jaclyn Cockburn Kristen Collison Alexandru Coman Tanis Comrie Kris Connors Trisha Cook John Cranfield Alan Crawley Mr. Jonathan Crawshaw Ms. Teresa Crease Robert Cunnington Abdi Dadafo Kelly Daly Mr. Ray Darling Mr. Danny De Fidelibus Mr. Donald Dedrick Dennis Deters Ms. Nicole Devison Trevor & Lucille Dickinson Michael Dixon Ms. Elizabeth Donner
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Michelle Douglas Mr. Todd Duffield Amanda Etches Mr. Robert Fanning Elaine Fenner Ms. Jill Ferguson Darlene Fidler Edward Fish Terry Fisher Cynthia Fobert Patricia Fowler Adrienne Fox Mr. Evan Fraser Alan Gale Paul Galway Praveen Ganeswaren Paul Garrett Genevieve Gauthier-Chalifour and Stephane Chalifour Kevin Giles Ms. Rebecca Giles Stephen Gismondi Ms. Robyn Gladstone Tony Goncalves Mr. Darryl Goodwin Mr. Linden Gossen Terry Graham & Pam Stoker Graham Cortland Griswold Mr. Bradley Grundy Zeeshan Haider Carolyn Hamilton Mr. Paul Hanna Taylor Hansen Daniel Harashima Mr. James Harley Martha Harley Ms. Joanne Hasson Mrs. Rhonda Hattle Ian & Louise Hayes Mr. Graeme Hedley Joanne Hewson Andrea Horton Ms. Helen Hoy Haiwei Huang Sally Humphries David Hurlburt Mr. Craig Hyatt Dr. Kris Inwood Mr. Ray Iravani Margot Irvine & John Koch Ms. Clare Irwin Mary-Jane Jackson P Jacobs Mrs. Tammy Jarvis Michael Johnston Ms. Marion Joppe Darleen Kaine
Manjeet Kalra Janet Kaufman David Kavanagh Mr. Philip Keddie Ms. Sue Keuhl Allan & Lena King John & Miranda Kissick Trevor Klein Craig Konyu Peter Krell & Eva Nagy Walter Kroezen Mr. Frederic Laberge Ms. Karen Landman Janet LeCourtois Marla L'Ecuyer Mrs. Evelyn Linton J Livernois Cheryl Lyon David Macdonald Carl & Jennifer Mackie Eduviges Martinez Ms. Jennifer Marvin Mr. Luciano Mattucci Grant & Laura Maxie Garrett May Taylor McBain Terry McCaig Ms. Marta McCarthy Trina McGhie Michelle McInerney Mr. Terrence McLean Mark McLear Doug & Robbyn McLellan Ms. Tracy McLennan Mrs. Vanessa McQuade Karen Menard Baozhong Meng & Sunny Li Timothy Metzger Ms. Lynne Mitchell Scott Moccia Mr. John Morley Dr. Barbara Morrongiello-Gottlieb Tanya Morton Susan Murray Mr. Philip Natarelli Mr. Rob O'Flanagan Marlene Orticello Varshini Parameshwaran Elizabeth Parmley Dr. Stella R. Pasion Ms. Melanie Pastorius Deborah Pepperdine Jillian Perieteanu Jacqueline Poisson Barry Praamsma-Townshend Ms. Kathryn Preuss Ryan Prosser Istvan Rajcan
Tanya Richardson Lori Richer Jennifer Riddell Helen Robson Ross Rowat Mr. Jonathan Schmidt Wesley Schnett Mr. Adrian Schwan Anna Scott Mrs. Marjorie Scott Stacey Scott Trish Scott Mr. William Sears Ms. Tara Secor Brian Serpa Niravkumar Shah Mr. Byron Sheldrick Ms. Patricia Sheridan Ms. Kimberley Simpson Ms. Pauline Sinclair Mr. John Sleeman Ms. Barbara Smith Ms. Judy Sorbara Sharada Srinivasan Ms. Barb Stephens Nancy Sullivan Ian Thompson Shane Thorn Dan & Connie Thornton Catherine & George Thurtell Mrs. Joan M. Todd Laszlo Toth Toan Tran Rene Van Acker Mr. Glen VanDerKraak Amy Van Til Varghese Hailu Family Ms. Linda Watt Paul Way Robert Wesseling Jeffrey Wichtel Marty Williams Mr. Brett Wilson Travis Wilson David Wood & Patricia Tersigni Charlotte Yates Andrew Yorke Ms. Laurie Young Matthew Young-Lai + 36 Anonymous Leaders
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