Vaughan Staff Shows Support for United Way of York Region
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Employee Events Raise Thousands for Charity
From bake sales and raffles to a barbecue and silent auction, City of Vaughan staff showed their support for the United Way of York Region in 2014. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council presented a cheque for $71,641.21 to Daniele Zanotti, CEO of the United Way of York Region, in a special presentation at Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Beginning with a fire truck pull kickoff last October, City staff organized 24 events that raised more than $26,000 for the United Way. The remainder of the funds raised came from staff donations and payroll deductions.
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“This donation is a testament to the generosity of the employees at the City of Vaughan to improve the quality of life in our community. I am incredibly proud of their efforts and continued support of the United Way of York Region. This charitable organization is making a positive difference by connecting people and resources, and helping those who need it most. There are social needs in our growing community that have to be addressed, and we are all contributing to making our City a better place for everyone by supporting the United Way.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- Total amount raised by Vaughan staff for United Way – $71,641.21
- City of Vaughan had 38 United Way staff ambassadors who were responsible for staff donations
- 2014 United Way Campaign chair, Joseph Pittari, Commissioner of Strategic and Corporate Services
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