News & Events
UWs accepting EOIs
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are available now for download. To apply for funding, please submit an EOI, which is the preliminary stage to obtain funding from one or more of the United Ways in Halton. Please find the downloadable EOI below. The EOI must be submitted electronically to each United Way you are applying to. The deadline for submission is September 20, 2010 at noon.
Additional Program Information (To be used if applying for more than one program)
*Please complete one 2010 Expression of Interest for your agency and one Additional Program Information for EACH program you are applying for.
For more information, please find the EOI Guideline Information for each of the United Ways in Halton below:
UW Oakville EOI Guide
UW Milton EOI Guide
UW Halton Hills EOI Guide
UW Burlington and Greater Hamilton EOI Guide
If you have not received United Way funding in the past, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your application. Please feel free to contact us anytime if you have any questions at all:
Angela Dawe (United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton)
adawe@uwaybh.ca
905-635-3136
Janet Foster (United Way of Halton Hills)
unitedwayhh@bellnet.ca
905-877-3066
Susan Lynch (United Way of Milton)
SLynch@miltonunitedway.ca
905-875-2550
Chandra Hardeen (United Way of Oakville)
chandra@uwoakville.org
905-845-5571 ext. 227
Eligibility Criteria:
All applicants must:
- be a registered charity
- serve the community from which you are applying for funding
- be governed by a volunteer Board of Directors
2010 Kickoff Breakfast!
United Way of Oakville invited you to LIVE UNITED by attending the
2010 Campaign Kickoff Event
Wedneasday, Spetember 8th
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.
Kickoff: 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Compass Grill & Lounge
Bronte Harbour Marina
2340 Ontario Street, Oakville
Please RSVP by September 1st to Mrs. Nevin Wallace
nevin@uwoakville.org or 905-845-5571 ext. 221
Non profit agencies struggling
The non-profit agencies that serve the poor, homeless, sick and struggling knew the darkest days would come after the recession. They predicted a year ago, when economic activity was at its nadir, that 2010 would be worse than 2009.
They were right. A survey of 311 charities and voluntary organizations conducted this spring by the Social Planning Network of Ontario showed that demand for services — everything from food assistance to suicide counseling — is still rising while donations dwindle.
Suncor shows they LIVE UNITED
Thank you to Suncor Energy for participating in a Day of Caring with SENACA Seniors Day Program! Volunteers helped with gardening and also participated in programs with the seniors. This is the first of 8 Day of Caring programs Suncor Energy will participate in. Way to LIVE UNITED!
SENACA Seniors Day Program provides therapeutic, individualized recreational activities, exercise programs, social events and light nursing care for seniors and disabled adults.
Poverty in Halton
"My family and I live in Poverty"
Halton residents are Canada’s third-highest income earners, but that’s cold comfort for those struggling to make ends meet.
“Poverty affects more and more people every day. No one is above it and no one is immune to it,” Chrystal Orvis told Halton’s Health and Social Services Committee on Tuesday (July 6).
Orvis was among 15 local witnesses whose poverty experiences were recorded recently at Halton Social Audit hearings in Georgetown and Oakville.
New 2010 Board Members
United Way of Oakville is pleased to announce 7 new members to the Board of Directors.
Doug Anthony: Vice-President of New Business Development for TDL Group Corporation (Tim Hortons)
John Armstrong: Recently retired from Accenture where he was Managing Director of Financial Services in Canada
Randy Broderick: Operations Manager at AMEC
Mary Cator: Vice-President of Local 245 support staff at Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Sudha Dwivedi: Director, Human Resources at PHH Arval
Iain Fleming: Executive Board member and ODLC Delegate for CAW Local 707
Donna Messer: President of ConnectUs Communications International
United Way would also like to recognize and thank this year’s retiring Board of Directors members:
Nancy Brown – Board member from 2008 – 2010
As Executive Director of a funded agency, Nancy was able to bring a different perspective to the Board, which was greatly appreciated. Her knowledge of governance was an asset to the Governance Committee. As well Nancy sat on the Campaign Cabinet, working with fellow agencies to support and encourage the growth of the Campaign.
Erin Gordon - Board member from 2006 – 2010
As Chair of the HR committee, Erin was responsible for monitoring the performance of the CEO against the objectives established by the Board. In addition, she always made herself available to consult to the CEO on HR related issues within the organization. Her support over the four years was genuinely appreciated and will be missed in the future.
Linda Jones - Board member from 2003 – 2010
Linda was appointed to the Board by the Oakville & District Labour Council. Not only did Linda serve as a Board member, but also worked on the Agency Funding Committee, spending many hours reviewing funding applications and providing her recommendations. Linda also contributed through her work on the Governance Committee.
Willie Lambert – Board Member from 2007 – 2010
Willie was appointed to the Board by the Oakville & District Labour Council. We very much appreciated his participation and look forward to continue working with his colleagues in the ODLC.
Gordon Ross - Board Member from 2004-2010
Gordon was Chair of the Board from 2005 – 2008 and in addition has served on the Governance, Finance and HR Committee. Over the years, Gordon has helped to transition the organization. His commitment to both United Way and the Oakville community has been remarkable. Gordon’s sense of humour, enthusiasm, patience, dedication and positive attitude will be greatly missed.
Jeff Scanlon - Board member from 2007 – 2010
Over the past three years, Jeff has taken a significant leadership role in the revision of our By-law and governance policies, which were approved by the membership last year. As Governance Chair, Jeff has provided insight into challenging issues in a respectful and thoughtful manner in order that the organization would not be compromised. In his short three years with United Way of Oakville, Jeff has accomplished a tremendous amount and has helped to improve the governance and strength of the organization.
Jill Yousie – Board member from 2004 – 2010
Jill was Board Chair for 2008 – 2009 and during her tenure provided expertise to the Governance and HR Committees. Prior to this, she served as a reviewer for agency program applications as well as chairing the Community Impact Cabinet. Her dedication, perseverance and positive attitude provided the foundation for moving the organization forward. Jill’s quiet demeanour but strong determination brought the organization to a high level of functioning.