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United Way of Lunenburg County
Welcome to United Way of Lunenburg County
Our Mission:
"To lead, inspire and mobilize donors and volunteers to improve the quality of people's lives in our communities."
NEW
PROGRAM FUNDING AVAILABLE
Does your organization have a great idea? Do you want to move your community forward? Does your idea have a well thought out and workable plan? Does your plan work with other local organizations to achieve a positive outcome? Does your project idea benefit Lunenburg County kids, youth, families, seniors or your community?
The United Way of Lunenburg County is now accepting applications for 2012/2013 program funding. All funding applications are reviewed and evaluated by a committee of local volunteers.
To begin, click on the Allocations tab on the left margin of this page. Here you find all the necessary documents for funding consideration and the Application Guide.
The application deadline is midnight February 20, 2012.
Please take a moment to watch our video showing the impact that our many donors are having in our community. To watch simply click on the Whats New tab at the top of this page.
In Lunenburg County....
We need to do more in these tough economic times to help our neighbours.
The United Way of Lunenburg County helps fund programs that do just that.
- St Vincent de Paul Community Outreach
- PRO Kids in Bridgewater
- PRO Kids in the Municipality of Chester
- PRO Kids in the Municipality of Lunenburg
- Lunenburg County Adult Learning Network
We need to do more to enable our seniors to stay independent and connected to the community.
The United Way of Lunenburg County helps fund programs that do just that.
- Bridgewater Senior Wheels
- VON ON the Move Transportation
- Chester Community Wheels Bus Purchase
- VON Frozen Favourites Meal Service.
We need to do more to keep at risk kids out of trouble.
The United Way of Lunenburg County helps fund programs that do just that.
- Big Brother Big Sisters in School Mentoring
- Buccaneer Bay Heritage House Afterschool Program
- Girl Talk Summer Day Camps
- Kids and Kops Summer Day Camps
We need to do more to provide safe places for our kids to hang out and try new things.
The United Way of Lunenburg County helps fund programs that do just that.
- New Germany Teen Place
- YMCA Friday Night Youth Zone - YMCA Youth Corps
- South Shore Youth Activity Day
We need to do more to support programs that help people with special needs.
The United Way of Lunenburg County helps fund programs that do just that.
- First Steps Early Intervention Home Visitation Program
- Bonnie Lea Farm Commercial Paper Shredders Work Program
- Verge House Structured Work Program
- ARK Truck Purchase
- Early Years Screening Program for 3 year olds
We need to do more to help victims of family violence here in our community.
The United Way of Lunenburg County helps fund a program that is working towards ending it.
- Harbour House Community Outreach
We need to do more to make our rural communities more vibrant.
The United Way of Lunenburg County helps fund programs that do just that.
- Forties Community Centre Equipment Purchase
- Fox Point Community Centre Upgrade
- North River Community Centre Upgrade
- Through the Years Community Centre and Day Care Outdoor Recreational Surface in Hubbards
- Riverport Community Centre Room Furnishings
In Lunenburg County we need your help.
Please invest as little as a dollar a week to help make positive change in our community.
To make a secure on line donation Click Here
When you donate to the
United Way of Lunenburg County you help
make positive things happen in your community.
PUT YOUR BUSINESS ON THE MAP
Over 50 business locations here in Lunenburg County are currently running a payroll deduction workplace campaign. Together we raise money that is invested in Lunenburg County organizations and projects that will provide a measurable benefit to thousands of Lunenburg County residents.
NOT RUNNING A CAMPAIGN?
Suggest to your employer that you want to make a difference in your community and start your own workplace campaign.
Call or e-mail the United Way of Lunenburg County ask for our co-ordinator Michael Graves to find out just how easy it is.
530-3072 or
office@lunenburgcounty.unitedway.ca
FUNDING PARTNERS
For the 2011 Campaign year we would like to recognize the tremendous contributions that the following companies, organizations and their employees provide to the United Way of Lunenburg County and the youth, families, seniiors and communities that we serve.
ACADIA BROADCASTING COMPANY
Locally known as CKBW Radio
Workplace Campaign
We would like to thank them for producing and airing our PSA
30% participation rate
BELL ALIANT
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
BELLIVEAU VEINOTTE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
59% participation rate
BMO BANK OF MONTREAL
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
Bridgewater Branch
100% participation rate
Liverpool Branch
60% participation rate
Lunenburg Branch
100% participation rate
Mahone Bay Branch
75% participation rate
BONNY LEA FARM
Workplace Campaign
BRIDGEWATER CHILD CARE CENTRE
Workplace Campaign
53% participation rate
BRIDGEWATER PHARMASAVE
Special Event
BRIDGEWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Workplace Campaign
BUCKS HOME BUILDING CENTRE
Workplace Campaign
CANADA BREAD
Workplace Campaign
CANADA POST CORPORATION
Workplace Campaign
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY
Workplace Campaign
CIBC Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
Bridgewater Plaza Branch
Lunenburg Branch
CIBC WOOD GUNDY
Workplace Campaign
CITI FINANCIAL
Workplace Campaign
COMFORT INN
Workplace Campaign
56% participation rate
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS
Workplace Campaign
DEXTERS CONSTRUCTION
Corporate Donation
EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS SOCIETY
Workplace Campaign
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA RETIREES
GREAT WEST LIFE - LONDON LIFE and CANADA LIFE
Corporate Donation
HIGH LINER FOODS
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
27% participation rate
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CANADA
Workplace Campaign
LAHAVE MANOR CORP
Workplace Campaign
LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA GROUP
Workplace Campaign and Corporate donation
We would like to thank them for producing our community impact video
MANULIFE FINANCIAL
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
MICHELIN TIRE BRIDGEWATER PLANT
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
Workplace Campaign
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG
Workplace Campaign
NOVA SCOTIA LIQUOR COMMISSION
Workplace Campaign
Special Event
NOVA SCOTIA POWER
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
O REGANS SOUTH SHORE AUTO GROUP
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
82% participation rate
PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY
Workplace Campaign
75% participation rate
PIZZA DELIGHT RESTAURANT
Corporate Donation
RAYMOND YUILL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
90% participation rate
RCMP
Workplace Campaign
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS
Workplace Campaign
ROYAL BANK
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
SCOTIA BANK
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
Bridgewater Mall Branch
100% participation rate
Bridgewater Plaza Branch
73% participation rate
Chester Branch
100% participation rate
Hubbards Branch
70% participation rate
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA
Special Event
SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Workplace Campaign
SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD
Workplace Campaign
TD CANADA TRUST
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
Bridgewater Branch
Lunenburg Branch
81% participation rate
THROUGH THE YEARS DAY CARE AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Workplace Campaign
65% participation rate
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER
Workplace Campaign
ULTRAMAR
Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donation
WALMART
Workplace Campaign
SUPPORTERS
We would also like to thank the following companies for
their support of our United Way activities.
BRIDGEWATER AND AREA LIONS CLUB
For sponsoring our community impact video
CKBW RADIO
For producing and airing our PSAs
LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA GROUP
For producing our community impact video
LYLE TILLEY DAVIDSON CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
POWER DEMPSEY LEEFE AND REDDY LAW FIRM
For sponsoring our community impact video
SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD - TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
For video duplicating services
THE UPS STORE - BRIDGEWATER
For donating business services
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