Hit the slopes and support United Way CKL at the same time! Until February 15th, when you purchase a lift ticket for Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride, United Way CKL receives 25% of each ticket sold. Great stocking stuffers for the skiers in your life! Click here for more information and to buy your tickets: Lift Ticket Fundraiser – United Way City of Kawartha Lakes | Sir Sam’s Ski & Bike
United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes is proud to be hosting the Coldest Night of the Year.
This event will take place at Fleming College Frost Campus in Lindsay, 200 Albert St. S. on February 24th. There are two walking routes available either 5km or 2km. Event check-in starts at 4pm and walking begins at 5pm. After the walks there will be hot refreshments and food available at Fleming College.
This is an event happening in communities throughout Canada to raise awareness of those experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
You can register to walk either as an individual or as a team here: Register – Coldest Night of the Year 2024 Canada (cnoy.org) but don’t forget to raise money.
If you’d like to volunteer to help ensure the event runs smoothly register here: Volunteer – Coldest Night of the Year 2024 Canada (cnoy.org)
No matter how you decide to participate make sure you come prepared for the cold! Wear layers, bring your hats, mitts, and scarves, and a good pair of boots to boot!
We look forward to having you all join us for this wonderful event supporting a great cause!
This June United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes will be hosting a brand new fundraising event!
We welcome you to participate in the Giving is Believing Golf Tournament which will take place at Wolf Run golf Clun in Janetville on June 22nd. This tournament aims to raise funds to support our community agency allocations process to ensure that service organizations in the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton can meet the urgent and emerging needs among their clients.
Some funds will also support the operations of our main food security project: Edwin Binney’s Community Garden. The harvest from the garden continues to prove necessary as the cost of living rises and access to fresh and nutritious food becomes less available. With over 34,000 lbs. of food harvested and donated in 3 years, we must continue this work.
If you are interested to register for the tournament, send an email to Shantal Ingram at communityinvestment@ckl.unitedway.ca
We are looking for tournament sponsors and if you’re interested please contact Jennifer Bain at jbain@ckl.unitedway.ca
Aaron Hill, Financial Advisor Edward Jones
Via Rail Canada
Amsterdam Brewing Co.
Food Basics
Ice Man Video Games
Crayola Canada
Ontario Out of Doors Magazine
Kawartha Sign & Pillow Company
Fresh FueLL
Burns Bulk Food
How does your workplace support United Way CKL?
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board is proud to support United Way CKL fundraising at St. John Paul II, St. Dominic, St. Mary and St. Luke Catholic elementary schools and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School. Our staff organize special fundraisers at the schools and give generously through payroll deductions. Our Director of Education Michael Nasello also raffles himself off each year as an incentive for United Way fundraising, giving a lucky PVNC employee a day off while he does their job for the day.
Why do you support the United Way CKL?
As a learning organization committed to the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching and to moving our faith into action, we are proud to support four United Way campaigns in our jurisdiction including United Way CKL. We know that some of our students and their families rely on the many services supported by the United Way. Our educators and support staff care deeply about the wellbeing of our students, both in school and out, so many find it a source of pride to contribute to the United Way.
What would you say to inspire other workplaces to support United Way CKL?
At PVNC, the annual United Way campaign is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges in our communities that can be barriers to student success and well-being. The campaign provides an opportunity for staff to make a meaningful contribution. As an organization, the campaign offers a great opportunity for team-building as school communities and staff at the Board office rally together for a common cause.
Our 2018 Annual Curling Bonspiel Rocked! (we couldn’t resist)What an incredible weekend we had at our Annual Curling Bonspiel! We had curlers of all ages and all skill levels join us for a day full of curling, prizes and food. Thank you to our amazing group of volunteers led by Audrey Quibell, who worked tirelessly to create yet another successful fundraiser for our campaign. Curlers, you “ROCK” (no pun intended)! Check out our news section for photos and all of our thank yous.
What an incredible weekend we had at our Annual Curling Bonspiel! We had curlers of all ages and all skill levels join us for a day full of curling, prizes and food. Thank you to our amazing group of volunteers led by Audrey Quibell, who worked tirelessly to create yet another successful fundraiser for our campaign. Curlers, you “ROCK” (no pun intended)!
Sue Allen, Pat Presley, Lutie Anne Presley, Jane Fergusson, Barb Shullman, Stephanie Harwood-Jones, Cathy Terry, Liz Riches, Jane Durward, Jewel Chalmers, Paul McPherson, Anne Hartle, Janeel Quibell, David Presley, Suzanne Barker, Kay Esphinho
Food donors – Kountry Kitchen, Kawartha Bakery, Donna Jewell, Liz Riches, Anita Nixon, Gayle Pillsworth, Nesbitt’s Meat Market, National Grocers, Pat Presley, Jane Durward, M&M Food Market
Prize Donors– Home Hardware Lindsay, Crayola, Nexicom, Worsley Automotive, Garry Quibell, St. John Ambulance, Axis Victoria Drug Mart Pharmacy, Equillibrium Dr. Mark Citro Chiropractic, Johnson Jewellers, Iceman Video Games, Tim Hortons Fenelon Falls Chris Bays, Sport Chek, Lingere Loft, Coles Books, Kelseys, Food Basics, 3M, Winners, Marks Work Warehouse, George Salac, North End Beauty Salon, Kawartha Dairy, Ultramar, Olympia Restaurant, Donna Jewell, Houghton Creek, The Cat and the Fiddle, Mr. Sub, Hobart’s Steakhouse, Tim Hortons Bobcaygeon Chris Bays, Shoppers Drug Mart Downtown Lindsay, Down to Earth Adventure Outfitters, Trent Travel, Cathy Allen Ladieswear, Neabors Restaurant, Fresh Fuell, John Howard Society, Square Boys Pizza
The United Way for City of Kawartha Lakes is pleased to announce that Col. Chris Hadfield will be presenting his colourful and inspirational keynote address at the Academy Theatre in Lindsay, Ontario on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 8:00p.m.
Col. Chris Hadfield was raised on a corn farm in Ontario and grew up to be the first Canadian to command a spaceship, as well as the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space. He’s a New York Times bestselling author who became a YouTube sensation when he captivated the world through social media with his photos, stories and music while onboard the International Space Station in 2013. This list is only a tiny portion of his accomplishments. With experiences like these, Col. Chris Hadfield will be a fascinating and engaging speaker.
“This is an amazing boost for our area,” stated Penny Barton Dyke, Executive Director of the United Way for CKL. “Col. Hadfield is internationally renowned and so inspirational. We are excited to have his visit coincide with both the 150th Anniversary of Canada and the 50th Anniversary of our United Way! We are grateful to the Three Chairs Committee and the sponsors that have made this fundraiser possible.”
Barb Truax of the Three Chairs Committee said, “Our goal is to host a successful and entertaining event to show our support for the United Way. The UW funded 11 agencies to help 30,000 people from our community last year. When the idea was spawned to find an outstanding and interesting keynote speaker … Col. Chris Hadfield was our immediate first choice. He often speaks to much larger crowds and in much larger venues. We are just thrilled that he will join us here in Lindsay for an intimate evening in our beautiful, historic Academy Theatre.”
Tickets to “Out of This World with Col. Chris Hadfield” are available now at the Academy Theatre box office (705) 324-9111
Or online at: academytheatre.ca
Kelly Maloney and Laurie McCarthy from the City of Kawartha Lakes and Nicki Dedes and Andrew Brooks from the Olympia Restaurant present the United Way’s Penny Barton Dyke and Shantal Ingram with a cheque. The funds were raised from the very successful 100 Mile Dinner held in September at the Olympia. The 100 Mile Dinner is an annual event that raises funds for the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes and Kawartha Choice Farm Fresh.
