This week the TRU United Way Campaign wrapped up one of its most successful employee campaigns. Having set out a goal to increase TRU’s overall participation rate, Larry Phillips announced an increase of 62% employees over last year on Monday, December 12.
“We raised nearly $57,000, which was the same as last year,” Phillips said. “But more importantly we had 60 more employees take part.”
Brenda Ansley, Executive Director of the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way congratulated the committee gathered for the wrap up social. “The connections between TRU and the United Way are getting stronger each year as more students become engaged in the research and practical projects partnered by the agency and the university.”
The winners:
“Green for Red” prize of a gift certificate for Art Knapps sponsored by Open Learning for Nancy Flood, Faculty of Science
i-Pad: sponsored by IT Services for Will Garrett-Petts, Faculty of Arts
Designated parking: Facility Services for Sofie Almers, School of Business and Economics
We’ve posted photos from the Pie Toss.
They’re pretty sweet.
Click the image below to see the complete set
TRU’s annual United Way fundraising campaign is here again.
United Way’s mission is to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. This means helping those who need help today as well as addressing the root causes of social issues to plan for a bright tomorrow.
United Way’s community impact strategies are:
- Engage and mobilize community (dollars, influence, time, knowledge and action)
- Address underlying causes
- Strengthen the network of services and capacity of non-profits and community
- Influence public attitudes, systems and policy
Ways to get involved:
- Donate online
- Make a donation by mail
- Make a donation over the phone by calling 250 372-9933
- Call to learn about ways to donate your time and talents
Complete the pledge form PDF and email it to unitedway@tru.ca to be entered for a "Green" prize draw!
Green and Red are the perfect holiday match!
Make your United Way pledge by email instead of paper and you’ll be entered to win a “green” prize for the holidays!
In order to support our internal drive to limit waste and promote giving, we are asking you to make your donation by filling out the pledge form and emailing it to Debbie Blackwell at unitedway@tru.ca.
This will cut down the amount of unnecessary printing and will support TRU’s efforts to reduce our environmental impact. This November’s United Way campaign drive has motivated us at TRU to be more conscious and thankful of everyday things that we may take for granted like food, clothing and even our natural resources.
Be good to your earth, your community and yourself!
Apply to the United Way for up to $1500 to support your local youth group.
TELUS and Interior Savings are sponsoring youth grants so United Way can allocate up to $1,500 to individual youth groups in the Thompson Nicola Cariboo region. Anyone under the age of 25 with a locally-focused project can apply before December 2nd to put their ideas into action in 2012. Interested youth are invited to contact youth@unitedwaytnc.ca for an application package.
Teams of youth, working in partnership with sponsor organizations, can apply for grants to address important social issues like poverty, diversity, and health and well-being.
“Today’s youth represent our future workforce and the future leaders of our community,” said Gene Creelman, Interior Savings’ VP of Marketing and Communications. “The youth grants program provides a safe environment for these young people to stretch themselves and develop leadership and life skills that they can only get through real-life experiences.”
The United Way works to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. United Way affects change in three focus areas: growing up great, poverty to possibility, and strong communities.
For more information, please contact:
Kaitlin O’Leary, Community Development Associate
Amy Berard, United Way Campus Liaison
United Way, Thompson Nicola Cariboo
T: 250-372-9933
E: youth@unitedwaytnc.ca
http://unitedwaytnc.ca
The Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way launched their 2011 campaign in September.
Their goal is 1.9 million dollars!
They can’t reach our goal without Us. Together we can ensure that our region is the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Thank you for your support! Change starts here.
Watch the 2011 Campaign Video for Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way!
