Archives: 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

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