United Way Central Alberta is back – and united we are stronger
RED DEER, AB — The 2022 United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) Campaign is off and running with a return of the UWCA Kickoff Luncheon presented by Johnston Ming Manning, at the Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre. Hundreds of UWCA supporters were able to finally get together in person after two years of pandemic restraints. The last two campaign kick-offs were held as “Drive-In” events.
“It’s uplifting to be able to look over the crowd and see our donors, our agencies, as well as our volunteers all in one place – preparing to work together to help Central Albertans meet their needs,” said Chelsea O’Donoghue, United Way Central Alberta CEO. “We will have to work together this year to continue to serve local agencies and their clients. Our theme this year is United We Are Stronger, and I believe that one-hundred percent.
The 2022 Client Ambassador Keynote speaker was Deacon Barclay, a 15 year old student who represents Big Brothers Big Sisters Stettler. Three years ago, Barclay was paired with a Big Brother and even at that time his goal was to be a Big Brother himself. He has achieved that goal and is in-school mentoring Malcolm. Barclay’s success shows what is possible when donors’ investments are used to their fullest potential. Last year, UWCA helped support 32 programs at 29 agencies and 1 collaboration, impacting 11, 501 people in Central Alberta.
The 2022 Campaign is off to a great start and O’Donoghue announced over $83,000 has already been given by donors showing their Local Love.
“I’d like to thank everyone who took the time out of their day to come down and connect, learn more about the impact the United Way has in our communities and celebrate Campaign 2022,” said United Way Board President Doug Doran.
United Way would like to thank today’s luncheon sponsors, in particular our presenting sponsor Johnston Ming Manning. Also sponsoring this year’s great event were Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre, Red Deer and District Labour Council, Canadian Tire Red Deer South, Dave Brunner Fine Art Photography, OpenHwy, Willson Audio, Big 105, 106.7 Rewind Radio, RD News Now, Real Country 95.5, and Z98.9.
For more information:
Chelsea O’Donoghue, CEO United Way Central Alberta
chelsea.odonoghue@caunitedway.ca