The document discusses growing gaps in Canadian society between the richest and poorest, in opportunities available, and in neighbourhoods' well-being. It states that United Way Centraide supports over 1,000 programs annually to help people move from poverty to possibility, invests $26 million in community mental health programs, and $32 million in helping youth. The document argues that donations to United Way Centraide can help close gaps and create opportunities by building strong communities, helping kids succeed, and moving people out of poverty.
2. Canada is a great country. But there are
growing gaps: between the richest and
the poorest people, in the opportunities
available, and in neighbourhoods that are
doing well versus those that are falling
behind. Unfortunately, these gaps are
threatening to undermine the long-term
health and vitality of our communities,
affecting all of us.
The gaps in our country
are growing.
3. Estimated number
of Canadians that are
homeless every night.
The number
of Canadians living
with low income.
The rank of mental illness as a
cause of disability and premature
death in Canada.
The estimated cost in lost wages
to Canadian youth over the next 18 years
due to high unemployment.
1 in 8
$23.1
Billion
30,000
2nd
4. You can help
close
these gaps
With your help, we can bridge the growing
divides and create opportunities for a
better life for everyone in our communities.
We ensure that your gift makes a difference
in the very place that you live and work.
Together, we can continue to build a strong
Canada, one community at a time.
5. The number of programs supported in one year alone by
United Way Centraide across Canada to help people build
the foundation they need to move from a life of poverty
to one of possibility.
1,000+
The total invested by United Way Centraide in 2013 in
community mental health programs, helping people
tackle challenges and get the support they need.
$26M
The amount invested by United Way Centraide
in 2013 in helping Canada’s youth (ages 12 to 24)
complete school, engage in their communities,
and find employment.
$32M
The number of programs funded by United Way Centraide
across Canada in 2013 that are helping to change lives.
6,500+
6. When you give to United Way Centraide,
you are investing locally in three areas that
are crucial for our country to thrive: building
strong communities, helping kids be all they
can be and moving people from poverty to
possibility. With your support, we’re creating
positive, lasting change across Canada.
Why United Way Centraide?
7. Because United Way
Centraide is…
Everywhere United Way Centraide is closely connected to communities across Canada,
understanding local issues and creating local impact.
Strategic We focus our efforts where they’re needed most, make smart investments and
coordinate with other partners to ensure our efforts go as far as possible.
Innovative United Way Centraide has been working to create opportunities for a better life
for everyone since 1917. We combine years of experience and strong community
connections with research to develop solutions for improving social conditions and
responding to emerging trends.
Impactful We always measure our progress by tracking how many people we help and how many
services we provide. Now we’re also beginning to evaluate what difference we’re
making by putting systems in place for measuring the long-term effects of our work.
Efficient United Way Centraide continues to be a lean and highly effective organization
and a leader in terms of our fundraising costs. The average cost revenue ratio
amongst United Way Centraides across the country is only 15%. We engage
hundreds of thousands of volunteers, solicit donated services and gifts-in-
kind to keep expenses low.
Connected Nobody can build a stronger Canada on their own. That’s why United Way Centraide
brings together all our communities in a common cause. The private sector and labour.
Government and community organizations. Donors, volunteers, residents. We leverage
all these relationships to make a real difference.
Everyone The United Way Centraide family is a highly sophisticated team of over 1 million
donors and volunteers, thousands of workplaces and community agencies who
have the knowledge, resources and energy to make a real difference.
Working together, we accomplish great things.
