Impact Statements
2007 Impact Statements
There is no single image that describes the positive impact of a donation to United Way of York Region. The following information is intended as a snapshot of the many ways in which the UWYR Community Fund makes a difference in our communities every day.
We hope it helps you develop meaningful messages that resonate with the values and priorities of the donors you work with.
$62
- provides 2.5 hours of crisis intervention to people victimized by tragic circumstances, crime or domestic violence. (This works out to approximately $2.38 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$158
- provides 8 hours of individual coaching and consultation to help a newcomer find employment. (This works out to approximately $6.08 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$410
- provides one year of counselling to a family in crisis who couldn’t otherwise afford professional support. (This works out to approximately $15.77 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$446
- provides the equivalent of 24 hours of crisis and transition support to a child and mother in a shelter for abused women. (This works out to approximately $17.15 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$518
- provides 9 hours of counselling to an immigrant who is facing a family crisis and struggles with English. (This works out to approximately $19.92 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$795
- provides one year of adult mentorship to a child with a troubled home life. (This works out to approximately $30.57 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$1,000
- provides one year of counselling to 10 at risk youth and their families. (This works out to approximately $38.46 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$1,010
- provides social support once a month for a year for 20 isolated seniors. (This works out to approximately $38.84 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$1,236
- provides one year of group suport to a child who has witnessed domestic violence. (This works out to approximately $47.54 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$1,624
- provides one year of literacy training to 2 young adults with intellectual disabilities. (This works out to approximately $62.46 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$1,706
- provides one year of life-skills support to 2 individuals with hearing loss. (This works out to approximately $65.62 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$2,101
- provides 10 weeks of counselling to 6 children who have experienced sexual abuse. (This works out to approximately $80.80 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$2,940
- provides six months of pain management and emotional support to 4 people with terminal illness. (This works out to approximately $113.07 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$3,258
- provides six weeks of safe shelter to an abused woman and her children. (This works out to approximately $125.31 per pay over 26 pay periods).
$4,868
- provides 6 weeks of emergency food, shelter, employment counselling and life shills coaching to a homeless family of 4. (This works out to approximately $187.23 per pay over 26 pay periods).
