United Way

BBR Challenge 2 – Halloween Costume Chaos

October 26, 2009 | Jennifer Schmitt | Comments (0)

On Friday, October 30, 2009, join your fellow BBR’s as we all get dressed up for Halloween to raise money for the United Way. Anyone wishing to join the “Halloween Costume Chaos” is encouraged to donate $2.00 towards your branches United Way campaign! Watch the video here.

BBR Challenge – Pretty in Pink

October 19, 2009 | Jennifer Schmitt | Comments (0)

Ever-inventive United Way canvasser Richard DeMelo has laid down the first challenge to staff in the BBR area. Watch the challenge video, and read all about it here.

Parkdale Library’s 5th Annual United Way Fundraiser Karaoke Extravaganza!

October 19, 2009 | Jennifer Schmitt | Comments (0)

Join PK staffers for the 5th year of karaoke madness at the Gladstone Hotel. All the details can be found here. Parkdale will also have their own United Way blog up and running again this year, which can be viewed here. You might even find evidence of past karaoke nights if you try!

Legends of Hockey

October 13, 2009 | Jennifer Schmitt | Comments (0)

When: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 2:00 p.m. Where: Air Canada Centre What: "The Legends Classic features a battle for global hockey supremacy, the official honoured member blazer ceremony, and live performances by Juno award-winning group, The Skydiggers." Tickets: May be obtained from Fabienne Fox or Linda Falconer, your United Way co-chairs. They are $20 each, […]

2009 CN Tower Climb – Take the Tower Challenge!

October 5, 2009 | Jennifer Schmitt | Comments (0)

  The 2009 CN Tower Climb will take place on Sunday, October 25, from 6:00-11:00 a.m. How to register: Contact Margaret Won (NYCL-Business Dept.) at 416-395-5619, or email mwon@torontopubliclibrary.ca, before noon Thursday, October 8, 2009. Please DO NOT register using the online form through the United Way of Toronto website if you intend to be […]

2009 United Way Kickoff

October 5, 2009 | Jennifer Schmitt | Comments (0)

City Kickoff: Tuesday, October 13th, 12:15-1:30 p.m., in the rotunda at City Hall. TPL Kickoff: Wednesday, October 14th, 9:00-11:30 a.m., at TRL. The kickoffs are always a lively way to launch the campaign, as you will see in the photos below. Please consider stopping by!  2007 Kickoff  2008 Kickoff 

2009 United Way Campaign

October 5, 2009 | Jennifer Schmitt | Comments (0)

Greetings everyone, and welcome to the 2009 United Way Campaign! As usual, details about various draws and events will be posted here on the blog (as well as on iNet), so check back often! If you'd prefer to be notified automatically of new items posted to the blog, you can sign up for email notification […]

Our Generous Donors

February 6, 2009 | Jennifer Schmitt | Comments (0)

There were scores of wonderful incentive prizes during the United Way campaign. Such an array of goodies could not have been possible were it not for the generosity of many businesses, all of whom are listed on the attached chart. A special thanks goes to Barb Ferguson and Pia Dey of DT, who worked hard to […]

City of Toronto Discounts

January 23, 2009 | Jennifer Schmitt | Comments (0)

Below you will find many discounts on offer for City of Toronto employees, including TPL employees. It's really a win-win situation since you'll save some money and have some fun! Thank you to the City of Toronto United Way for arranging these employee discounts. Staff members partaking of these discounts should read carefully the conditions […]

TPL United Way Campaign – Final Totals

January 9, 2009 | John P. | Comments (0)

Pledge Drive and Special Events TPL Campaign Co-Chairperson Marie Belanger has the following message for all TPL canvassers who worked on the 2008 United Way Campaign, viz.:   "Congratulations to all of you! Through your hard work on the pledge drive this year (remember all the way back to September training sessions) Fabienne and I […]