UNITED WAY SASKATOON AND AREA QUARTERLY UPDATE
FEATURE
2023-24 Annual Report
For 65 years, United Way Saskatoon and Area has been strategically investing time and money into positively impacting the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and their families in our community. Our 2023-2024 Annual Report provides a detailed overview of the financial investments United Way has been able to make in local communities thanks to the generosity of United Way volunteers, donors and partners.
NEWS
UNITED WAY MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOURNEY HOME WITH MOU SIGNING
United Way Saskatoon and Area proudly celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Journey Home Program, a collaboration with Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service (SCIS). United Way has invested over $5 million into Journey Home over the past ten years and is marking this milestone through the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SCIS.
A 40 YEAR TRADITION OF VOLUNTEERISM
For over 40 years, local IBEW 319 members and their managers have gone to work early to hang United Way street banners using equipment generously lent out to United Way by Saskatoon Light and Power.
UNITED WAY HONOURED TO BRING GREETINGS TO SASKATOON SURVIVOR CIRCLE GATHERING
United Way had the great honour of bringing greetings to Saskatoon Survivor Circle’s Gathering, nikiskisinān ᓂᑭᐢᑭᓯᓈᐣ We Remember.
LOCAL SHOPPERS DRUG MART'S CONTRIBUTE TO TAMPON TUESDAY
Shoppers Drug Mart for their unwavering support of Tampon Tuesday®️. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Saskatoon and Warman communities, 16 store locations collected 707 packages of period products and raised $1,750.
PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM THROUGH DAY OF CARING
United Way Saskatoon and Area in partnership with Saskatchewan Blue Cross is once again promoting volunteerism in Saskatoon through Day of Caring projects hosted throughout the city.
CUMMINS SASKATOON DONATES 15 NEW BIKES TO EGADZ YOUTH CENTRE
Fifteen youth will ride in style this summer thanks to the generous team at Cummins Saskatoon volunteering their time to assemble and donate 15 new BMX bikes to EGADZ Youth Centre.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Canadian Labour Congress renews national partnership with United Way Centraide Canada
United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Labour Congress signed a renewed national partnership agreement this past June. This agreement outlines how our two movements work together to strengthen communities across Canada.
UWCC and labour have a long-standing relationship with the first formal national agreement signed in 1988.
Labour has played an integral role in United Ways across the country with many Labour Councils and unions founding or co-founding their local organization.
In 2025, United Way Saskatoon and Area and the Saskatoon & District Labour Council will be celebrating 30 years of our formal partnership.
Catherine Shore named this year's W. A. Milne Award recipient
In August, we hosted our 65th Annual General Meeting. It was a great time to reflect on the past year and celebrate some special people, including this year’s W.A. Milne Award recipient, Catherine Shore.
The W.A. Milne Award was created in 1973 to honor those who show outstanding volunteer achievement, just as W.A. Milne did during his time with us.
Catherine joined United Way as a Campaign Representative in 2022 and has since been an exceptional ambassador, leading and inspiring others at every opportunity.
Congratulations to Catherine for this well-deserved award and thank you for being a critical part of United Way!
FCL Strategy Team highest achieving in 2023
Congratulations to the Federated Co-operatives Limited Strategy Business Unit for being the highest achieving department during the 2023 FCL United Way Campaign!
For over two decades, FCL has partnered with United Way to raise funds and awareness for important issues facing our communities' most vulnerable members.
In the last decade alone, the FCL team has raised over $3 million for United Way initiatives.
Thank you to the entire FCL team for helping ensure everyone in our community has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
EVENTS
NON-PROFIT GOVERNANCE WORKSHOPS
UNITED WAY 65TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
United Way Saskatoon and Area's 65th Annual General Meeting took place August 28th, 2024 at Station 20 West. During the proceedings, United Way board of directors recognized Catherine Shore as this year's W. A. Milne Award recipient and elected new leaders to the board.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
HOST A DAY OF CARING
Every year, United Way celebrates volunteerism in Saskatoon and area by match-making community doers with community need through a Day of Caring.
This year, volunteers have provided labour, expertise and professional services to community-based organizations throughout our community. By working together, we can scale our positive impact and help everyone in our community reach their full potential.
Interested in participating in a Day of Caring? Contact us.
UNITED WAY WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN
A United Way Saskatoon and Area workplace campaign is an exceptional way to bring employees together around a common cause.
United Way has been powered by workplace campaigns for decades and millions of dollars and hundreds of volunteers are mobilized every year through this unique initiative. By hosting a United Way workplace campaign, organizations can make a real, measurable impact on the lives of those who need it most in our community, while building a culture of teamwork, friendly competition, and fun!
VISIT OUR VOLUNTEER DATABASE
United Way Saskatoon and Area is a community of local volunteers and donors working together to ensure everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. On our Volunteer Database, you can search through a variety of volunteer opportunities in our community.
Check it out! And if you don't see the right opportunity for you, bookmark the page and visit regularly. It's updated daily.
JOIN THE THOUSANDS OF SASKATOONIANS DONATING TO UNITED WAY THIS YEAR
