Campaign Toolkit

United Way of York Region has a variety of resources to support your campaign. The materials below are available at no charge by calling:
(905) 474-9974 ext. 234.
Agency Tours
Visiting a United Way Member Agency helps people understand why it is so important to support United Way. Taking your Campaign Committee on an Agency Tour is a powerful experience. Call Arlene at the number above.
Agency Speakers
Invite an agency speaker into a staff meeting or campaign event to hear a first hand account of how United Way funding has made a significant impact. Call Arlene at the number above.
2008 Campaign Video
An inspirational video about the role United Way of York Region plays in your community. Show the video at an upcoming staff meeting or during a campaign event to help employees understand how important their support is. Approximately 4 minutes in length and available on dvd and vhs. Sign the video out by calling Arlene at the number above.
Testimonials
United Way funding helps people in need throughout York Region’s remarkable neighbourhoods. Personal stories help donors understand the true impact of their support.
2008 Employee Brochure and Poster
The United Way of York Region employee brochure provides important information your co-workers will want to know about how their donation is distributed. It includes a brief description of our 40 member agencies. The poster will help build awareness in your workplace.
Thermometer
Keep your coworkers up to date on campaign progress! United Way of York Region thermometers are available in two sizes: small – 10"x15", large – 19"x29".
2008 Pledge Forms
United Way of York Region will personalize your pledge forms at no cost. We just need an excel spreadsheet with employee names and a week’s preparation time!
Celebrate Living Video
Celebrate Living, an inspirational 3 minute video that celebrates the simple things in life. This is a perfect video to show at a campaign wrap up event to help co-workers feel good about helping their community. Quantities are limited!




