City staff raise $90,000 for United Way campaign

March 3, 2020 2:30 p.m.
​Vaughan employees have raised more than $1 million since 1994


The City of Vaughan has a long-standing tradition of helping not-for-profit organizations that provide essential programs and services to residents in Vaughan and beyond. Every year, City staff support the United Way Greater Toronto by taking part in a variety of fundraising efforts to create opportunities and offer resources that help individuals build a better future.

In a special presentation at Committee of the Whole today, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Members of Council, and City of Vaughan United Way committee chair Stephanie Brienza presented a cheque for $90,000 to Daniele Zanotti, president and CEO of United Way Greater Toronto. This total includes a contribution from Mayor Bevilacqua’s Spirit of Generosity commitment.
 
Since the City started participating in the annual United Way campaign in 1994, more than $1 million have been raised. Through volunteer-led initiatives, such as a ball hockey tournament at Vaughan City Hall, a fire-truck pull, a pool tournament, a CN Tower Climb and many silent auctions, City staff continually demonstrate generosity and compassion through their support, which raises funds and brings much-needed awareness to local organizations.

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“I want to offer my congratulations to City staff for their level of involvement and continued support of the United Way Greater Toronto. Our employees are truly committed to making a positive difference to the lives of others. Together, we are helping our fellow citizens by giving them hope for a more promising future. I want to thank United Way Greater Toronto president and CEO Daniele Zanotti and his team for their exceptional commitment to supporting important causes in our community. As we continue our momentum in building a world-class city, we must do so without leaving anyone behind. By supporting organizations like United Way Greater Toronto, we are doing our part toward making our community a better place.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
 
QUICK FACTS
 
  • Each year, the City of Vaughan has a volunteer-led employee campaign to support United Way Greater Toronto.
  • Fundraising events in 2019 included a ball hockey tournament, a fire-truck pull, a CN Tower Climb, many silent auctions, a pool tournament, candygram and bake sales and Halloween events.
  • United Way Greater Toronto aims to empower individuals and promote well-being through a variety of community services in the Greater Toronto Area.
 
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