Press Releases
January 24, 2012
Brant United Way Announces Volunteer Campaign Chair for 2012
The Board and Staff of the Brant United Way are pleased that Grant Darling has agreed to be the volunteer lead for our annual fundraising campaign. He was on Lloyd St. Amand's team last year and did an excellent job as volunteer Chair of the Public Service Division. He is community-minded, well-respected in his organization and we feel he will effectively lead the volunteer campaign team this year." said Brad Park, Executive Director of the Brant United Way. Download Press Release (PDF)
November 8, 2011
Recycle your old electronics and help raised funds for United Way
Driven by the success of the one-day electronic waste event, Brant United Way is participating in the Think Recycle program on an ongoing basis. Download Press Release (PDF)
June 7, 2011
Announcing the 1st Annual Brant United Way Benefit Rock Concert
Local artists have recognized the need that exists in our community and they are taking action. On Saturday October 1st, the 1st Annual Benefit Rock Concert will take place, with all proceeds going to Brant United Way. Download Press Release (PDF)
June 5, 2011
GIANT Warehouse Sale raises $145,000!
Despite the rain, which was very heavy at times, bargain hunters once again
lined up to take advantage of discounted prices on household products, clothing,
confectionaries and more at this annual event. All proceeds support the Brant
United Way and its 18 Member Agencies. Download Press Release (PDF)
June 3, 2011
The Brant United Way GIANT is here!
The GIANT is here! Bargain hunters will once again be able to
take advantage of hugely discounted prices on household cleaning products,
clothing, confectionaries and more at the 9th Annual Brant United Way GIANT
Warehouse Sale. The event takes place at its new location – 70 Morton Avenue
East in Brantford—on Saturday, June 4 from 8a.m. to 4p.m. Local companies
donate all product sold at the event, and all proceeds support the Brant United
Way and its Member Agencies. Download Press Release (PDF)
May 31, 2011
211 launches in Brantford
211 has been the first call for over a half a million Ontarians to find help to date and it is expanding across Ontario. On June 15, 211 services will be launched in Brantford to serve residents in Brantford and the County of Brant. 211 helps people find the right community and social services. Download Press Release (PDF)
May 12, 2011
Some changes in store for 2011 GIANT Warehouse Sale
The countdown is on for the 2011 Brant United Way GIANT Warehouse Sale. This year's sale has a few changes and organizers want to make sure shoppers are aware of them. "The biggest change this year is our location," explained Kristin Pass, Campaign Director of the Brant United Way. "We have moved to 70 Morton Avenue East, which is just off of the Wayne Gretzky Parkway. Download Press Release (PDF)
May 4, 2011
Brant United Way Announces 2011 Volunteer Campaign Cabinet
Lloyd St. Amand, Brant United Way's Volunteer Campaign Chair, announced today the group of volunteers that will help him lead the 2011 Campaign. Download Press Release (PDF)
April 14, 2011
The GIANT is moving! Brant United Way fundraiser has new location
The GIANT is moving. The Brant United Way's popular annual Giant
Warehouse Sale has a new home. This year the event will be held at 70 Morton Avenue
East, Brantford in the former Rawlings building. Event organizers are eager to get word
of the new location out to shoppers to avoid confusion.
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February 8, 2011
LLOYD ST. AMAND: Brant United Way's 2011 Volunteer Campaign Chair
Brad Park, Brant United Way's Executive Director, announced today that Lloyd St. Amand, lawyer with Lefebvre and Lefebvre LLP and former Member of Parliament for Brant, has agreed to assume the volunteer role of Campaign Chair for the 2011 Brant United Way campaign.
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December 15, 2010
Community Helps Brant United Way Achieve 2010 Campaign Goal!
Just a few short weeks ago, Brant United Way was projecting a $45,000 shortfall. But, with the help of the community, Brant United Way achieved the goal for its 2010 Campaign. The final Achievement of $1,459,024 was announced at the annual Achievement Luncheon. Trish Kings thanked the community for answering the call and rallying around Brant United Way. "We set a goal higher this year, because we knew our community needed it and the support from United Way is critical for the Member Agencies to continue to assist our citizens. Thank you Brantford and the County of Brant you supported Brant United Way again and helped us to reach our goal! Together, we rediscovered what it means to be a community." said Trish Kings.
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November 25, 2010
S. C. Johnson and Son, Limited steps up to help United Way prevent projected Shortfall
Since Brant United Way announced it was projecting a $45,000 shortfall for its 2010 Campaign one
week ago, the community has answered that call and rallied around this great cause. "We have
been thrilled with how our community has responded to the positive messages communicated by
our local media, and they are showing they care with their donations and the gap is closing." said
Trish Kings, 2010 Campaign Chair.
The projected shortfall is now at $26,000. One big contributor to closing the gap was a $10,000
donation from S. C. Johnson and Son, Limited. When SC Johnson heard about the real possibility
Brant United Way might not make its goal this year, they responded with an additional $10,000
donation, on top of their already significant contribution to the Brant United Way.
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November 18, 2010
United Way asks Community to help prevent $45,000 Shortfall
Brant United Way is projecting a $45,000 shortfall for its 2010 Campaign. This year's goal is
$1.45 Million and is the highest goal in three years. "We set a higher goal, as we know that our
18 Member Agencies need us more than ever." said Trish Kings, 2010 Campaign Chair.
Since 2007, residents of Brantford and the County of Brant have helped Brant United Way
reach its fundraising goal. This year Brant United Way is projecting a real risk of not making the
fundraising goal and this will have a direct impact on the 50 programs and services that the
Member Agencies offer.
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September 13, 2010
Leadership Challenge Fund unveiled for United Way Campaign
At the kick-off for the 2010 United Way campaign, Cabinet Member Terry Bateson unveiled an exciting new program for Brant United Way. Three community minded companies, Great-West Life, Sonoco Canada and Manulife Financial, have generously agreed to fund the new Leadership Challenge in honour of longtime United Way champion, Paul Williamson.
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September 10, 2010
Brant United Way Kicks Off 2010 Campaign with Goal Announcement
Trish Kings, 2010 Campaign Chair, with the help of volunteers from Brant United Way Member Agencies, unveiled this year’s campaign goal at the Brantford Rotary Club meeting.
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July 21, 2010
Brant United Way Announces New Executive Director
Brant United Way Board President Mr. Paul Oddi announced today
that Mr. Brad Park has been appointed as the new Executive Director.
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June 5, 2010
GIANT Warehouse Sale raises over $140,000 for Brant United Way
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