Leadership Giving

Your investment to improve lives and build community.

Your donation of $1,000 per year or more makes you a United Way leader. It shows your commitment to improving lives and building community in Guelph & Wellington County.

Leadership giving is affordable. Like saving for a big-ticket item, small, weekly donations can really add up over time. Being a leadership donor costs just under $2.75 a day, less than many of us spend on a few coffees at our favourite java spots.

“I give because I know my dollars help those in need in my community.”
— Mark Kelland, Branch Manager, TD Canada Trust

Leadership giving stays local. Your donation to the United Way of Guelph & Wellington will support over 75 local social service programs. Our volunteer allocations committee visits all of the charities receiving funding to make sure your money is being put to its best use. You can also choose which social program your money will aid by specifying your charities of choice on your pledge form.

"I give to the United Way because it makes a direct difference to my community. I can see the dollars translated into action and programs that meet our community’s needs.”
— Irene Thompson, Director of Student Housing, University of Guelph

Leadership giving makes a difference. Your contribution will have a substantial impact in your own community. Just one example: your donation of $1,000 will help 7 children who have special needs go to Rainbow Inclusive Summer Day Camp, where they play, learn new skills and make life-long friends.

"Every year when the United Way campaign rolls around, I am reminded that life has been very good to me. There are so many people far less fortunate, many living right here in Guelph. The United Way provides the most impactful way to give back to my community.”
— Shawn Clifford, Vice President Commercial Services, Meridian Credit Union

Consider making an investment in your community. Consider being a United Way leader.

You can find out more about leadership donations by contacting Grace Correia, United Way Campaign Director, at 519-821-0571 x 33 or grace@unitedwayguelph.com.