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YOUR VOTE BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Every year, United Way recognizes
workplaces, individuals and unions at the "I Believe in My Community
Awards." And this year, we want to hear
from you! We have a new award—"THE INNOVATION
AWARD," sponsored by Netmon Incorporated.
The award recognizes a group or business that has supported their
community through United Way by implementing a fun, creative, unique and
engaging event or activity.
Check out
the nominees below, and cast your vote on the poll shown on United Way’s
Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/unitedway.windsoressex?v=app_126231547426086&app_data=%7B%7D). And the nominees are:
DAVE
HITCHCOCK CHEVROLET DRIVE FOR A CAUSE
In October, Dave Hitchcock Chevrolet
teamed up with United Way, Community Living Essex County and the Town of Essex
to host ‘Drive for a Cause’. For every
test drive taken, the dealership, in partnership with GM, donated $25 to the
Essex Area Food Bank and the Salvation Army Essex through United Way. Mayor of Essex, Ron McDermott, participated
in the event and urged the public to support the local community. The dealership also organized a food drive,
and promoted their initiatives through Facebook and their partners.
LOCAL
BANKS PARTNERING TO PREVENT POVERTY
Partnering to Prevent Poverty was
collaboration between the following financial institutions: RBC, TD, BMO, CIBC,
Scotiabank and HSBC. During the month of November and December, over 90 banking
branches in Windsor-Essex County sold Kernels brand popcorn at their teller
wickets. For $2, a family of 4 will be provided with a nutritious food basket.
ST.
CLAIR COLLEGE TRIVIA CONTEST
In January, St. Clair College, OPSEU
Local 137 and 138 organized a Trivia Night for United Way. Forty-five employees from staff, management
and students participated in the event. Nine teams competed for trophies and raised
funds for United Way. It was a great way
to get the staff involved in a fun activity, while supporting the community
through United Way!
ODETTE
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FASHION SHOW
Students from the Odette School of
Business organized a “Dress to Impress” fashion show in November to raise funds
for United Way. They held the event on
campus, promoted it to their peers, and brought together 75 students! In the end, they were able to raise awareness
make a donation to United Way on
behalf of the students.
SCOTIABANK
SHOES FOR SCHOOLS
The Shoes for Schools Campaign is a
partnership between Scotiabank and United Way to benefit students within the
Catholic, French and Public School Boards in Windsor-Essex. Scotiabank employees reached out to
customers to donate $25 for a pair of shoes to be purchased for students who
could not otherwise afford them.
Students were identified from each school board, and gift cards were
distributed. Scotiabank even matched all
of the funds raised by their customers!
THE
JOB SHOPPE SNOWMAN CAMPAIGN
In December, The Job Shoppe personally
delivered 75 snowman kits to their clients as a holiday gift. Their clients — local workplaces — were then
asked to participate in a Snowman Challenge for United Way. They were asked to make a snowman, take a
picture, and post it to the Job Shoppe’s Facebook page. For each snowman, the Job Shoppe donated $20
to United Way. They promoted the campaign heavily on social media and on CTV,
and in the end, they even decided to
double their donation to United Way!
by Richard Rosenthal
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