We've Moved - Same Building, Different Floor

We've just relocated from our offices on the 11th floor of the Marsland Building to a great new spot on the 8th floor. Please note our new contact information:


United Way of KW and Area

20 Erb Street West

Suite 801

Waterloo Ontario N2L 1T2

Giving Circles

What better way for a group of community-minded individuals to share their passion for making a difference than to collectively make an impact on the local social issues most important to them? That’s the whole idea behind Giving Circles - groups of friends, colleagues or business leaders who pool their charitable dollars and decide, together, how these funds will be invested. United Way of KW and Area launched its first Giving Circle last year, with Amanda Knapp from RBC Dominion Securities Inc. at the helm. The project is the first of its kind in Canada for United Way. Research from the U.S. points to the fact that Giving Circle members tend to be highly engaged in their community and possess a strong knowledge of philanthropy, nonprofits and community needs. I invite you to read my March 2011 Business Times column, which explores Giving Circles in more detail. You can also learn more by contacting our office at 519-888-6100 or info@uwaykw.org.

Opinions Wanted for our Online Communications Survey

Feeling a little opinionated? Great, you're just the person we're looking for! In April 2010, we surveyed many of our stakeholders about their online communications experiences with United Way of KW and Area. Largely as a result of that feedback, we launched a new web site and several social media initiatives in summer 2010, including the blog you're reading right now. Special thanks to all who participated and provided suggestions for improvement. We’re listening! It’s now time to find out how our new web site and online initiatives are doing. We value your feedback in this regard. Whether or not you contributed to our original survey, we welcome and encourage your participation in the brief online questionnaire found at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7YLRNRL. We welcome your input at any time, but to ensure your ideas receive consideration as soon as possible, we encourage you to please respond by Friday April 15, 2011.