The United Way of Central and Northern Vancouver Island (UWCNVI) announced this week that employees at TD branches from the Central and North Island contributed $17,861 through their employee giving program as well as a $6,000 corporate donation from TD to the Change Starts Here campaign.
The campaign raised over $700,000 in the Central Island to support 26 life-changing programs in our community.
“TD employees and staff know that their donation makes a real difference in local people’s lives,” said Signy Madden, UWCNVI executive director. “Their donations go directly to empowering kids to succeed through mentorship, ensuring vulnerable seniors get a hot lunch daily or supporting people with mental illness as they reintegrate back into society. A big thank you to the branches for getting on-board with United Way and supporting a positive investment in their community.”
Oceanside branch managers Leah Page from Qualicum Beach and Jim Kupiak from Parksville are all proud supporters of United Way and excited to be on-board again this year for the 2013 fundraising campaign.
Donations to the United Way support local charities including Oceanside Hospice Society, Errington Therapeutic Riding Association and the District 69 of Society of Organized Services (SOS).
Employee giving programs, donations and volunteers are sought throughout the year. Contact UWCNVI at 250-729-7400 or info@uwcnvi.ca or visit www.uwcnvi.ca to learn more.
