Campaign Updates

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

United Way Soup Launch on Oct. 25th

Please join us at the United Way Soup Launch on Oct. 25th!  As in previous years, its BYOB – bring your own bowl.  The Soup Lunch is always a popular event with a great turnout by staff and faculty alike. It’s a wonderful way to socialize with colleagues and support the United Way at... More

Friday, September 30, 2022

50/50 Draw – Sept Update

The United Way 50/50 draw took place on Sept. 29th. Please check your numbers @ uweo5050.ca! There will be another draw in October - an event will be posted on the Carleton United Way website when the details are... More

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

50/50 Draw Update

The United Way 50/50 draw took place on Oct. 29th. Please check your numbers @ uweo5050.ca! There will be another draw in December - an event will be posted on the Carleton United Way website when the details are... More

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Recording: Soup Cooking Demo 2021 (Curried Pumpkin & White Bean Stew)

Chef Amy joined us again this year for the annual United Way Campaign Launch & Soup Cooking Demo event, and led us through how to prepare her Curried Pumpkin & White Bean Stew. Find the recipe here. And check out this bonus Gazpacho recipe from Carleton's own Chef Toni!... More

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Carleton Surpasses $78,000 Goal for United Way!!!

Carleton Surpasses $78,000 Goal for United Way in 2020!!! We are delighted to announce that Carleton University has surpassed our $78,000 goal for the 2020 United Way campaign, raising a total of $92,111.25! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the campaign to help us achieve this goal!! The United Way... More

Thursday, December 3, 2020

First Virtual Library Silent Auction was a huge success!

Going, Going, Gone! For the first time ever, the MacOdrum Library’s annual United Way Silent Auction was run virtually and contactless during the 2020 campaign! The 2020 Silent Auction ran from Nov. 16 – 24, 2020 and featured a variety of virtual items, such as Zoom lessons, e-giftcards, online interviews, online services, etc. The... More

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Polar Bear Dip raises record amount in 2020!

On November 20, 2020 Prof. Chantal Dion and Carleton President Benoit-Antoine Bacon once again jumped in the Ottawa River for the annual Polar Bear Dip (PBD) in support of Carleton’s United Way campaign! This year Chantal and Benoit broke a PBD fundraising record!!! This year’s total raised is $4,692!!! As Chantal so eloquently puts... More

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

United Way Soup Cooking Demonstration & Launch Event 2020

To reflect our current reality, this year’s annual United Way Soup Lunch/Campaign Launch event took place virtually! We weren't able to gather in the University Centre Atrium to enjoy a bowl of soup together this year, BUT we still celebrated the launch of our annual United Way campaign while enjoying the fabulous soup from... More

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Carleton’s United Way Campaign Total is…

Our total for the 2019 Campaign is: $103,888.21!! It has been another successful campaign for United Way, and we have surpassed our goal of $100,000! Thank you to everyone who supported this year's campaign however you could. We are changing lives in Ottawa!   The 2019 Carleton United Way... More

Friday, November 15, 2019

Chantal Dion & President Bacon Complete Polar Bear Dip

Polar Bear Dip a Success! On Friday, Nov. 15th, Chantal Dion, Instructor in the department of French, and President Benoit-Antoine Bacon completed a Polar Bear Dip in support of United Way. Please show your support for their bravery by making a donation to United Way. Donations can be made directly to Chantal Dion (Internal... More

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Going on Now: the United Way Great Pumpkin Silent Auction

The Registrar's Office Great Pumpkin Silent Auction is Happening Now!! Check out the pics of the many fabulous items available for bidding at the United Way Great Pumpkin Silent Auction. Drop by 300 Tory to see these items in person! The auction ends Wednesday, Oct. 30th at... More

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Carleton’s United Way Campaign Begins

Here are some pics from the United Way Soup Lunch Kick-off on Wednesday, October 23rd. This event is the first event of the Carleton's annual United Way Campaign. Guests enjoyed delicious homemade soups while listening to speeches from special guests.... More

Friday, August 16, 2019

Carleton University United Way Impact Report

Your donations are having a huge impact in Ottawa! Did you know that Carleton University employees have donated $3.99 million to United Way Ottawa since we started our annual United Way campaign? Please click the link below to learn more about the impact Carleton University is making through our annual United Way campaign: Carleton... More

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Carleton United Way Call for Campaign Volunteers

Get Involved in Carleton's United Way Campaign The annual Carleton United Way campaign has been part of our campus community for more than 40 years and at the heart of it all are volunteers! This year’s campaign is scheduled to run from Oct. 23 to Nov. 15 and planning for the campaign is now... More

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Carleton Surpasses $100,000 Goal for United Way!!!

Carleton Surpasses $100,000 Goal for United Way!!! We are delighted to announce that Carleton University has surpassed our $100,000 goal for the United Way campaign, raising a total of $100,641!!! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the campaign to help us achieve this goal!! The United Way... More

Thursday, December 13, 2018

United Way 50/50 Draw Winner

Announcing the Winner of the 50/50 Draw! Congratulations to Tim Sullivan, assistant vice-president (Financial Services), who won the United Way Giant 50/50 draw. Tim won $1,295 and has notified the campaign organizing committee that he is donating his winnings back to the campaign.   As of Monday, Dec. 10, the Carleton United Way campaign... More

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

ICS DVD/CD/Video Games Sale for United Way Raises $6,680.85!!!!

ICS DVD/CD/Video Games Sale Huge Success The ICS DVD/CD/Video Games Sale in support of a United Way was a HUGE success, raising $6,680.85!!!! Thank you to John Tracey and the Institute of Cognitive Science for organizing this wonderful event! Thank you also to all the people who donated items and/or volunteered their time before, during,... More

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Weekly Winners Update

Announcing the Payroll Deduction Weekly Winners!! The weekly winners of our United Way payroll deduction draw so far are: Maureen MacMullin (Human Resources) Susan McConnell (Registrar's Office) Ata Khan (Civil and Environmental Engineering) They won a Ravens Bluetooth speaker and a food gift card courtesy of University Services! Congratulations... More

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Week 1 Tally and the Bearded Cop

Week 1 Fundraising Tally Our United Way Soup Lunch Kick-off was a tremendous success, and we are thrilled to report that we are at $15,939 in fundraising for Week 1, which is slightly ahead of last year's tally for Week 1. Thank you to everyone who has contributed thus far!!   Learn More About... More

Monday, August 13, 2018

Carleton University – United Way Stewardship Report

Carleton University's Custom United Way Stewardship Report for 2018 United Way Ottawa has created a wonderful custom stewardship report for each of their top clients, of which Carleton is one. It includes history, stats, and volunteer recognition. This is a great way to learn more about how Carleton University has helped United Way Ottawa... More

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

2017 Barbara Wells Award

2017 Barbara Wells Award Goes to Samantha Munro! Congratulations to Samantha Munro who has received the 2017 Barbara Wells Award in recognition of her volunteer work with the Carleton University United Way campaign. The Barbara Wells Award is issued annually to pay tribute to an outstanding volunteer who has made a significant contribution to... More

Monday, January 8, 2018

United Way Campaign Update

United Way - We've Reached 96% of our Goal! We’re almost there! As of January 4, the Carleton University United Way Campaign is at $96,386 – of our $100,000 goal. Please help us meet our goal by donating today! At this juncture only cheque and credit card donations can be accepted. Please go to... More

Friday, December 8, 2017

50/50 Winner Announced!

The winner of the 2017 United Way 50/50 draw is Steve Sweeney - congratulations Steve! $2,640 was raised with half of the proceeds ($1,320) going to Steve and half going to the United Way! This brings our total funds raised up to $76,507.85. This is 76% of our goal of raising $100,000 for United... More

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Carleton United Way Campaign Totals To-Date

Here is the breakdown of the funds raised for Carleton's United Way campaign to-date: Items listed are in no particular order. Payroll Deductions 44,255 Cheque donations 250 Soup Launch United Way Kick-off 1,581 ICS/IIS DVD/CD/Video Game Sale 5,376.80 Registrar's Office Great Pumpkin Silent Auction 878 Provost Pancake Breakfast 740 Library/Bake... More

Monday, December 4, 2017

Donate to the United Way for a Chance to Win Sens Tickets!

2017 United Way Update The Carleton United Way campaign officially wraps up on Friday, Dec. 8 so there is still time to donate – and it is easy through payroll deduction.   As of Friday, Dec. 10, the total raised was $67,368 or 67% of our $100,000 goal.   Help the Carleton campaign reach... More

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

The Registrar’s Office Great Pumpkin Silent Auction in Support of United Way is BACK!!!

Registrar's Office Great Pumpkin Silent Auction Once again, the Registrar’s Office will be holding the Great Pumpkin Silent Auction in support of the United Way. Over the past 6 years, we have raised close to $5000 with the help of campus-wide support for this initiative!   If you would like to participate in the... More

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Tax Incentives for 1st-Time Donors!!

Did you know that if you are a first-time donor to a CRA-registered charity (including United Way Ottawa), you may be eligible to get additional tax rebates on your income taxes? That's right! Read more about the First-time Donor's Super Credit (FDSC) here. To make a donation now, or to set up payroll deduction... More

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Where your donation is changing lives in Ottawa

Ever wonder where donations to the United Way Ottawa are going?   Here is the list of the programs, agencies, and investment amounts that your donations to United Way Ottawa are supporting: For more details about how United Way Ottawa puts your donation to use, click here. Or to view an interactive map of... More

Friday, October 6, 2017

Carleton – United Way Payroll Deductions Now Open

Carleton - United Way Payroll Deductions Now Open Payroll deduction is the easiest way to donate to the United Way, you can choose any amount you wish, and they are tax-deductible. Set it up once and then forget about it! You can find instructions... More

Thursday, September 28, 2017

President Summerlee adds a piece to United Way’s Wall of Inspiration

President Summerlee adds a piece to United Way's Wall of Inspiration In recognition of Carleton being a longtime and significant supporter of the United Way through our annual campaign, we were asked to put a piece in the Wall of Inspiration as part of the This is Ottawa project. In the last 5 years... More

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Carleton University’s 2017 United Way Soup Kick-Off – October 24th!!

Carleton University will be officially kicking off its annual United Way campaign with its Soup Lunch event on Tuesday, October 24th over the lunch hour in the University Centre Galleria! As in previous years, its BYOB - bring your own bowl. The Soup Lunch is always a popular event with a great turnout by... More

Friday, November 25, 2016

Great Pumpkin Silent Auction raises $993!

The annual Great Pumpkin Silent Auction - hosted by the Registrar's Office - raised $993 for this year's United Way campaign! Special thanks to Anne Young and her team in the R.O. that made this special event... More

Friday, November 25, 2016

DVD Sale raises $1687!

New this year to Carleton's United Way campaign - the DVD Sale - raised $1687! Thank you to John Tracey and the Institute of Cognitive Science for organizing this wonderful event! Stay tuned for the DVD and CD sale during next year's campaign! DVDs and CDs can be dropped off to John in 2218 Dunton Tower.... More

Friday, November 25, 2016

Library Online Auction Raises $3803!

On behalf of the Carleton University Library United Way Committee, we are happy to inform you that donations raised $3803.00 (73 items plus 16 department baskets)! The bidding was more competitive than ever, this year. It was very exciting to watch. If you were also a bidder, we thank you for supporting us that way... More

Friday, November 18, 2016

2016 Barbara Wells Award Recipient: Susan Jameson

Susan Jameson is this year’s recipient of the Barbara Wells Award – congratulations Susan! Check out some photos from the 2016 United Way Volunteer Celebration, where the Barbara Wells Award recipient was... More

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