If you are a United Way Donor in CKL and Haliburton, you helped:
A Message from our Co-Executive Directors
As we enter the midway point of our first year as Co-Executive Directors we wanted to share some exciting things that are taking place at United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes.
This year will be the 5th season for Edwin Binney’s Community Garden, the food security and food literacy project we’ve developed in partnership with Fleming College and Crayola Canada. This dream of our former Executive Director, Penny Barton Dyke, has grown beyond what we could have ever imagined. The farm has produced over 56,000 lbs of produce in four years, all of which is donated to community agencies, food banks and food programs. If you are interested in touring the garden contact the office and we would be happy to share this important initiative with our community members.
We also have a number of events and fundraisers taking place over the next few months. We invite you to consider taking part in one or more to help us make real and impactful change in our region. All funds raised in City of Kawartha Lakes stay in City of Kawartha Lakes. All funds raised in Haliburton County stay in Haliburton County.
Adopt a Crop: This is an opportunity to sponsor one of the crops we grow at Edwin Binney’s Community Garden. By adopting a crop, you receive website, social media and special event promotion and recognition. https://ckl-unitedway.ca/adopt-a-crop/
Whiskey Tasting: The event will be at Celebrations on Thursday, March 30th from 7 to 9. A whiskey tasting package and live tasting event will be provided by 180 Drinks (https://180drinks.ca/whisky-tasting-kit/). Delicious and photo-worthy charcuterie will be provided by Trent Lakes Cheese Co. Music from DJ Matt Avery. Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whiskey-tasting-fundraiser-tickets-574751466107
Spruce Up Your Space Raffle/Off-Grid and Outdoors Raffle: United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes will be running a cottage reno raffle this spring. Tickets are on sale now and the draw will place June 7th. There will be one draw each for Haliburton County and City of Kawartha Lakes. Visit our booth at the LAS Spring Home and Living Show March 17th to 19th to buy your tickets!
Giving is Believing Golf Tournament: The second annual Giving is Believing Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday, June 22nd at Wolf Run Golf Course in Janetville. Join us for a round of golf and a delicious meal, be a tournament sponsor or donate a golfer prize. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/giving-is-believing-golf-tournament-tickets-541220052747
Workplace Campaigns and Corporate Donations: Running a workplace campaign has several benefits. It is a great way to team up and make a long-lasting impact for our families, neighbours and co-workers. Workplace campaigns usually take place in the fall. Learn more at https://ckl-unitedway.ca/ways-to-give.
Leadership Gifts: Make a statement in your community. As a Leader, your support will drive social change and make a lasting impact for those most vulnerable in Haliburton County. Show your support by donating at one of three giving levels: Pathfinder – $1,200 – $1,499, Trailblazer – $1,500 – $4,999 and Changemaker – $5,000+. Contact us for more information.
The Pandemic has impacted our community in numerous ways and we have see increases in the need for mental health, food and housing supports. Our service agencies are beyond capacity and are revising how to deliver supports to meet the needs of folks locally. Non-profits are in need of your support, and we know that together we can make real and impactful change.
Thank you for supporting your United Way! Giving is Believing.
Emily and Shantal, Co-Executive Directors.
Blog
Check out our most recent news updates:
If you are a United Way Donor in CKL and Haliburton, you helped:
A Message from our Co-Executive Directors
As we enter the midway point of our first year as Co-Executive Directors we wanted to share some exciting things that are taking place at United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes.
This year will be the 5th season for Edwin Binney’s Community Garden, the food security and food literacy project we’ve developed in partnership with Fleming College and Crayola Canada. This dream of our former Executive Director, Penny Barton Dyke, has grown beyond what we could have ever imagined. The farm has produced over 56,000 lbs of produce in four years, all of which is donated to community agencies, food banks and food programs. If you are interested in touring the garden contact the office and we would be happy to share this important initiative with our community members.
We also have a number of events and fundraisers taking place over the next few months. We invite you to consider taking part in one or more to help us make real and impactful change in our region. All funds raised in City of Kawartha Lakes stay in City of Kawartha Lakes. All funds raised in Haliburton County stay in Haliburton County.
Adopt a Crop: This is an opportunity to sponsor one of the crops we grow at Edwin Binney’s Community Garden. By adopting a crop, you receive website, social media and special event promotion and recognition. https://ckl-unitedway.ca/adopt-a-crop/
Whiskey Tasting: The event will be at Celebrations on Thursday, March 30th from 7 to 9. A whiskey tasting package and live tasting event will be provided by 180 Drinks (https://180drinks.ca/whisky-tasting-kit/). Delicious and photo-worthy charcuterie will be provided by Trent Lakes Cheese Co. Music from DJ Matt Avery. Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whiskey-tasting-fundraiser-tickets-574751466107
Cottage Reno Raffle: United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes will be running a cottage reno raffle this spring. Tickets will be on sale soon and the draw will place in early June. There will be one draw each for Haliburton County and City of Kawartha Lakes.
Giving is Believing Golf Tournament: The second annual Giving is Believing Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday, June 22nd at Wolf Run Golf Course in Janetville. Join us for a round of golf and a delicious meal, be a tournament sponsor or donate a golfer prize. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/giving-is-believing-golf-tournament-tickets-541220052747
Workplace Campaigns and Corporate Donations: Running a workplace campaign has several benefits. It is a great way to team up and make a long-lasting impact for our families, neighbours and co-workers. Workplace campaigns usually take place in the fall. Learn more at https://ckl-unitedway.ca/ways-to-give.
Leadership Gifts: Make a statement in your community. As a Leader, your support will drive social change and make a lasting impact for those most vulnerable in Haliburton County. Show your support by donating at one of three giving levels: Pathfinder – $1,200 – $1,499, Trailblazer – $1,500 – $4,999 and Changemaker – $5,000+. Contact us for more information.
The Pandemic has impacted our community in numerous ways and we have see increases in the need for mental health, food and housing supports. Our service agencies are beyond capacity and are revising how to deliver supports to meet the needs of folks locally. Non-profits are in need of your support, and we know that together we can make real and impactful change.
Thank you for supporting your United Way! Giving is Believing.
Emily and Shantal, Co-Executive Directors.
Blog
Check out our most recent news updates:
If you are a United Way Donor in CKL and Haliburton, you helped:
A Message from our Co-Executive Directors
As we enter the midway point of our first year as Co-Executive Directors we wanted to share some exciting things that are taking place at United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes.
This year will be the 5th season for Edwin Binney’s Community Garden, the food security and food literacy project we’ve developed in partnership with Fleming College and Crayola Canada. This dream of our former Executive Director, Penny Barton Dyke, has grown beyond what we could have ever imagined. The farm has produced over 56,000 lbs of produce in four years, all of which is donated to community agencies, food banks and food programs. If you are interested in touring the garden contact the office and we would be happy to share this important initiative with our community members.
We also have a number of events and fundraisers taking place over the next few months. We invite you to consider taking part in one or more to help us make real and impactful change in our region. All funds raised in City of Kawartha Lakes stay in City of Kawartha Lakes. All funds raised in Haliburton County stay in Haliburton County.
Adopt a Crop: This is an opportunity to sponsor one of the crops we grow at Edwin Binney’s Community Garden. By adopting a crop, you receive website, social media and special event promotion and recognition. https://ckl-unitedway.ca/adopt-a-crop/
Whiskey Tasting: The event will be at Celebrations on Thursday, March 30th from 7 to 9. A whiskey tasting package and live tasting event will be provided by 180 Drinks (https://180drinks.ca/whisky-tasting-kit/). Delicious and photo-worthy charcuterie will be provided by Trent Lakes Cheese Co. Music from DJ Matt Avery. Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whiskey-tasting-fundraiser-tickets-574751466107
Cottage Reno Raffle: United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes will be running a cottage reno raffle this spring. Tickets will be on sale soon and the draw will place in early June. There will be one draw each for Haliburton County and City of Kawartha Lakes.
Giving is Believing Golf Tournament: The second annual Giving is Believing Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday, June 22nd at Wolf Run Golf Course in Janetville. Join us for a round of golf and a delicious meal, be a tournament sponsor or donate a golfer prize. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/giving-is-believing-golf-tournament-tickets-541220052747
Workplace Campaigns and Corporate Donations: Running a workplace campaign has several benefits. It is a great way to team up and make a long-lasting impact for our families, neighbours and co-workers. Workplace campaigns usually take place in the fall. Learn more at https://ckl-unitedway.ca/ways-to-give.
Leadership Gifts: Make a statement in your community. As a Leader, your support will drive social change and make a lasting impact for those most vulnerable in Haliburton County. Show your support by donating at one of three giving levels: Pathfinder – $1,200 – $1,499, Trailblazer – $1,500 – $4,999 and Changemaker – $5,000+. Contact us for more information.
The Pandemic has impacted our community in numerous ways and we have see increases in the need for mental health, food and housing supports. Our service agencies are beyond capacity and are revising how to deliver supports to meet the needs of folks locally. Non-profits are in need of your support, and we know that together we can make real and impactful change.
Thank you for supporting your United Way! Giving is Believing.
Emily and Shantal, Co-Executive Directors.
Blog
Check out our most recent news updates:
At United Way, our role is to convene the relevant local social services, public health and government stakeholders to see how we could support those most in need. As we organize, grassroots groups are forming. Neighbours are helping neighbours. Volunteers are stepping up.
Everyone has an important role to play.
To learn more about how we are helping meet the needs of our community, please visit our COVID-19 Response Page.
Did You Know…
- 90% of Canadians will access a United Way funded program in their lifetime.
- After government, United Ways are the second largest funder of social services in Ontario.
- Approximately $8.7 million has been invested in agency programs since 1986 in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
- In addition, United Way has invested over $1,000,000 in community projects since 2005.
- Community Investment includes: $65,000 in bursaries to local high school graduates, Age Friendly Steering Committee, Community Gardens, and training in Outcomes Measurement.
- United Way of the CKL is part of the Poverty Reduction Roundtable for the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton.
- Edwin Binney’s Community Garden and 40 United Way garden plots help hundreds of people access fresh produce and increase food literacy. In total, there are over 100 United Way funded or supplied community garden plots in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
- Every year, up to 24 community members are chosen to be part of the Citizen Review Panel which is responsible for ensuring fair and transparent distribution of funds.
- In 2021, 16,264 lbs. of produce from Edwin Binney’s Community Garden was donated from to food banks, charity organizations and clients in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.
- 211 is a free helpline that connects you to community and social services in your area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 150 languages.
- Each year, United Ways and Centraides in Canada raise upwards of $520 million, the majority of which is reinvested in local communities to support programs and services.
- 20 food banks and 15 agencies have received produce from Edwin Binney’s Community Garden.
Valuable yet vulnerable programs have life-long impacts
Through community investments and partnerships, the United Way understands the value of safeguarding smaller agencies that specialize in unique yet vital programs. Identifying neighbourhoods where children are ready for school – or not ready as the case may be – is critical to making cost effective investments. It is imperative that we ensure mobile programming reaches children in rural villages and hamlets throughout our catchment area.
“All Children deserve a fair chance to reach their potential, and the United Way recognizes that need in our community. Funds received through the United Way are very important to the continuation of one-to-one mentoring programs.”
-Jim De Florio
Retired Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters