Workplace Giving
Make an impact where you work.
Workplace Giving
Make an impact where you work.
Make a positive impact in the community you belong to
Our workplace campaigns are a fantastic way for organizations to engage their employees and support local initiatives that improve lives across Ottawa, Lanark County, Renfrew County, and Prescott-Russell.
We are proud to count on over 300+ organizations who help us support initiatives around mental health, homelessness, isolation and more which help youth, seniors, and vulnerable groups.
Why participate?
- Make an Impact: Your contributions help address critical issues such as poverty, education, and health in your community.
- Team Building: Engage your employees in meaningful activities that foster teamwork and camaraderie.
- Community Empowerment: Your efforts help create stronger, healthier communities.
- Local Love: Show your commitment to the community and inspire others to do the same. In return boosting your business’ profile.
Upcoming Workplace Events
Women United Virtual Event
Looking for something meaningful to do on your lunch break? Join us for a short, engaging virtual session to discover how Women United is creating real change for women, girls, and gender-diverse people across our region.
Open to everyone in your workplace, whether you’re curious, passionate about equity, or just want to learn something new. Bring your lunch, bring a colleague, and leave inspired.
Choose between two sessions:
- Wednesday, October 15 at 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 5 at 12:00 p.m.
Virtual United Way Campaign Lead Drop-In Session
To build on the success of our recent Campaign Lead Idea Exchange, we are excited to invite you to our first virtual drop-in session for United Way Campaign Leads.
This is an informal space to:
- Connect and network with other community leaders
- Share ideas, challenges, and successes
- Build collaborations and strengthen our community of practice
Each session will highlight a specific topic, shared in advance, to help guide our discussion.
Our first virtual session will take place Friday, October 17, 2025 at 9:00am
Agenda:
- Campaign updates
- Challenges or questions you’d like to discuss
- Opportunities and ideas to share
We hope you’ll join us to continue the conversation and inspire one another as we work toward our shared goals
"Companies that give more to their communities also get more from their employees. Employees at committed companies report more engagement, more loyalty, and more referrals."
Want to run a workplace campaign?
Bring your teams together and make your imprint in your community.
Run a successful campaign in 5 easy steps
1. Energize
2. Inspire
3. Engage
4. Ask
5. Thank
Your workplace campaign resources
Utilize these resources to empower your team in fundraising and inspire positive change in our communities.
Campaign Toolkit
Our campaign toolkit provides all the resources you need to run an outstanding workplace campaign. Plus, our dedicated team of workplace philanthropy managers is here to support you every step of the way.
Campaign Guide
Add your email address below to view our informative guide on how to produce a robust campaign.
Other ways to get involved
A unique experience for emerging leaders in your organization.
Create measurable local impact and strengthen your organization’s profile as an active community leader.
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Meet our Partners
Our partners provide more than just financial support. Their ideas, volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions, and much more are instrumental in strengthening communities across East Ontario. Their assistance is vital for mobilizing communities to tackle the region’s most complex social issues.
These are just a few of the amazing companies, non-profits, and other organizations that continue to support the work of United Way year over year.
Get in touch
Taking on the role of Campaign Lead is fun, and gives you the chance to connect with colleagues in a new way. We want you to have a great experience. If you have any questions or would like to get started, please call or e-mail us.
Stephanie Smith
Senior Manager, Workplace Philanthropy
Phone: 613-297-2394
Email: stephaniesmith@unitedwayeo.ca
