By Troy Gillard (Twitter: @Troy_Gillard)

United Way raises $2 million in 2018

Jan 25, 2019 | 9:02 AM

Amid tough economic times and a challenging fundraising environment, United Way Central Alberta has announced the results from its 2018 campaign.

With some final contributions still being finalized, United Way says it brought in $2 million last year.

“Whether you participated in a workplace campaign, are a corporate donor, gave individually, or gave generously of your time to support United Way Central Alberta, thank you for showing your local love. Because of you, United Way Central Alberta is able to make a positive impact throughout Central Alberta,” said Brett Speight, CEO for United Way Central Alberta. “Now it’s time for us to review applications and make the difficult decisions about where to invest the dollars raised during campaign.”

Community investments for 2019 will be announced in April.

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The results from the 2018 campaign, which had the theme ‘Show Your Local Love,’ was celebrated Friday morning at a breakfast event at the Radisson hotel.

“Thank you all for putting so much heart into making our 2018 campaign a success,” said Ron Sauve, volunteer Campaign Co-Chair. “We have acknowledged a few of our outstanding workplaces here today, but ultimately the success rests on the local love demonstrated by each and every one of you.”

Among those awarded at the Community Celebration Breakfast were the top three fundraising contributors: NOVA Chemicals, MEGlobal and Alberta Health Services. The Rising Star Award went to Costco for continued growth in fundraising and participation, and the Innovation Award went to Scott Builders for their creative campaign initiatives.

It was also announced Friday that Edie Hiebert will be a Co-chair for the 2019 Campaign alongside Sauve. Linda Martin has wrapped up her two-year term as Co-chair.

(With file from United Way media release)

by Troy Gillard (Twitter: @Troy_Gillard)

United Way raises $2 million in 2018

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