United we raised $4,000,000!!

We did it! United we raised $4,000,000!

United Way of Oakville is proud to announce that the Oakville community has raised $4 million for the 2011 campaign.

“This year we asked people to LIVE UNITED. The community responded with compassion and unparalleled generosity helping United Way of Oakville reach its highest achievement ever,” said Jeff Zabudsky, United Way of Oakville 2011 Campaign Cabinet Chair. “We would like to thank everyone who stood with us and stood with the community from the beginning.”

The announcement was made at the Campaign Achievement Celebration at Sheridan College on Januray 24th where local organizations and individuals were honoured for their outstanding contribution to United Way.

“I would like to thank everyone who chose to LIVE UNITED this year – the companies, organizations, individuals and labour unions. Your generosity is truly inspiring,” said Barbara Burton, United Way of Oakville CEO. “I would also like to thank Jeff Zabudsky, the entire 2011 Campaign Cabinet, and all the volunteers for their outstanding efforts. Their hard work and dedication has shown that together we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better life for all.”

Over 150 people took part in the festivities, which included performances by Theatre Sheridan. The following campaign awards were presented at today’s event.

Agency Division Award– Halton Multicultural Council
Business Division Award– Bunge Canada
Education Division Award– Fern Hill School
Manufacturing Division Award– Mattamy Homes
Public Service Division Award– The Regional Municipality of Halton
Service Division Award– Genworth Financial
Joint Union/Management Campaign Award – CAW Local 707/Ford Motor Company of Canada, Oakville Assembly Complex
Leadership Giving Campaign of the Year – Sheridan College
Outstanding Workplace Campaign Coordinator Award– Sue Teepell and Steve Gardiner
Outstanding Campaign Cabinet Volunteer Award– France Fournier
New Employee Campaign Award – Voith Industrial Services/Local 707, Ellis Don Corporation, Oakville Soccer Club, Sunline Event Services
Campaign Award – Sheridan College

United Way of Oakville also presented the fifth annual Lloyd Duncan Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteerism to Gerry Popp.

United Way would like to thank the Oakville community for choosing to LIVE UNITED this year!

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