Who benefits from United Way? We all do. As our area experiences the changes that come with increased numbers of newcomers, an aging population, economic ups and downs, changing social circumstances, and other unexpected situations, there is peace of mind in knowing that our community can - and will - take care of its own. |
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K-W United Way's Five Regional Priorities:"There is no kinder act than helping those in need
without expectation of personal gain.
The United Way has found a wonderful way to do this
with both warmth and dignity."
Feridun Hamdullahpur
- Children and Youth Reaching Their Potential
- Families are Strong
- Neighbourhoods are Inclusive and Striving
- Newcomers are Welcome and Supported
- People are Economically Secure
Channeled through the 5 Priorities, funds reach over 100+ programs and agencies in the KW region
Click to learn more about K-W United Way and their work in our community
UWaterloo 2011 Campaign Goal: $210,000
Click to see how we're doing so far
Psychology has proudly supported the United Way Campaign by raising funds and awareness through special events and activities. In past years our fundraising efforts have realized great success as you have responded enthusiastically and donated generously - thank you!! We need your participation to make it happen. We invite all faculty, staff, and students to participate, lend your support, join your department colleagues, and have fun! Further event details will be posted here as they become available.
PSYCHOLOGY'S PREVIOUS CAMPAIGNS
| Psychology's 2008 Campaign |
THANK YOU to everyone who responded, supported, participated, cheered, and donated to the 2008 Campaign. I am thrilled to announce that through raffle sales, the pizza lunch, The Buzz donations, cupcake sales, and Bingo proceeds, the Psych Department raised $2,673.49 for the 2008 United Way Campaign. Our most successful campaign ever, thanks to your overwhelming response. Congratulations to all of you!!!
Psychology's 2009 Campaign |
THANK YOU everyone for your support, contributions, and participation in the 2009 campaign. Once again your response was generous and enthusiastic. We are pleased to report another successful fundraising effort by Psychology - through pizza sales, the raffle, Regular and Survivor Bingo, and cupcake sales, $1,255 was raised for this year's campaign. Congratulations everyone! :-)
Psychology's 2010 Campaign |
Thank you so much for another incredibly fun and successful Halloween Pizza Lunch!! Your participation in this year's lunch and generous contributions towards the raffle tickets and guessing games, combined with our spring and fall Bingos, has brought in over $1,100 for the 2010 United Way Campaign. Your support and response to this Campaign every year is quite remarkable.
Psychology's 2011 Campaign |
THANK YOU to everyone who came out yesterday to support the annual Halloween Pizza Lunch!!
Every year you participate enthusiastically and contribute generously to this campaign – so for everyone who dressed up, decorated your door, carved a pumpkin, bought a raffle ticket, purchased pizza and cupcakes – THANK YOU!! This year we raised just over $1,600 for United Way.
| Bingo |
Regular Bingo
- starts Monday October 3
- you can join Bingo anytime and use all numbers already called
- each business day we roll three numbers and email all participating players
- cards are $5/sheet (2 bingo cards per sheet) and available from Louise (PAS 3023)
- Cash Prizes: one line wins $10, an 'X' wins $30 ($20 for Fall 2011), a full card receives 30% of all Bingo proceeds with 70% going to United Way
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BINGO WINNERS!
One Line: Britt Anderson, Carolyn Nelson, Melissa Bowman
Letter 'X': Sian McCreesh
Full Card: Jenny Mercurio wins $85
| 'THE' Annual Halloween Pizza Lunch |
A department tradition... not to be missed!!!
Monday October 31 at 11:00am
PAS 3012 & PAS Lounge
Pizza Lunch - $5
Spider Cupcakes - 50 cents
Costume Contest - come dressed to impress our judges and win a prize!
Door Decorating Contest - register your door with Louise by Oct 28. Prizes!!
Raffle Draws (see below)
| Raffle |
Raffle tickets are now on sale: $2 each or 3/$5
Available from Louise (PAS 3023) and Theresa (PAS 4005)
Raffle prizes
- Kobo E-Reader ($160 value)
Winner: Maureen Stafford
- University Club Holiday Treat gift certificate ($120 value)
Six dozen assorted cookies, two dozen square, a cheesecake of your choice, to be baked fresh between Dec 6 and 23. Donated by Gary Molson, University Club
Winner: Marg Ingleton
- Columbia Lake Health Club ($300 value)
6 month membership, gym bag, T-shirts.
Winner: Myra Fernandes
- Retail Services gift certificate ($25 value)
Winner: Julie Scott
- Sole Restaurant and Wine Bar lunch for two ($50 value)
Winner: Jennifer Tomaszczyk
- K-W Symphony gift certificate ($170 value)
Winner: Val Rozon
- Drayton Entertainment gift certificate ($80 value)
Winner: Lisa Norley
- Two UW Warrior Season Passes (priceless!)
Donated by Bud Walker and Bob Copeland
Winner: Natalie Sansone
THANK YOU to our generous donors!!
University Club - Gary Molson
UW Athletics - Bud Walker and Bob Copeland
Wine donated by Louise Porter
| Door Decorating Contest |
Register your spooky door with Louise in PAS 3023 by Thursday October 28 (no charge).
Judging will take place the morning of Monday October 31st.
Winners will be announced at the Halloween Lunch on October 31st.
| AND... back by popular demand... Buzz II |
The much-anticipated sequel to The Buzz (2008) featuring Ori Friedman, Mike Dixon, and James Danckert and, making his Buzz debut, Courtney Plante !!
 Ori Friedman |
 James Danckert |
 Mike Dixon |
 Courtney Plante |
These gentlemen have once again agreed to have their heads shaved - at 12:30pm on Monday October 31st in PAS 2083 - if we raise $1,000 in donations to Buzz II by October 28. Spread the word to your colleagues and students!!
THE BUZZ CHALLENGE: IF EACH STAFF, FACULTY, AND GRADUATE STUDENT IN THE DEPARTMENT DONATES $4 ($1 FOR EACH OF OUR VOLUNTEERS) WE'D MEET OUR GOAL!!
You can drop your donations into the Buzz II jars located in Louise (PAS 3023) or Theresa's office (PAS 4005).
BUZZ II Donations:
$1,000.00!!!
| Questions? Comments?? |
Your department reps....
Mare Appleby
Theresa Bauer
Louise Porter
| UW United Way Office |
Phone: 519.888.4567 ext 33840
Email: unitdway@uwaterloo.ca
Website: http://unitedway.uwaterloo.ca/
