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Peel board United Way Campaign 2014 0


You’ve picked a great way to inspire success, confidence and

hope in our community...

Thank you for volunteering to be the

United Way representative at your school or worksite. We

appreciate your leadership. At the Peel District School Board,

our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each

student. You have gone further, you are inspiring hope in the

Peel community by donating your time to the United Way.

During this year’s campaign, the possibilities are endless; you’ll:

Plan and hold a United Way Giving Day at your school

on Oct. 21

Share the United Way video and statistics at a staff

meeting

Speak with your colleagues about donating $2 a pay to

the United Way

If there’s any way we can help you, we’re just a phone call or

email away. Thank you again; we look forward to another

successful United Way campaign.

Sincerely,

Nina Jaiswal

United Way Chair 2014

PDSB UNITED WAY COMMITTEE

Nina Jaiswal, Principal, Ruth Thompson MS and 2014 United Way Chair John Staba, Principal, Stephen Lewis SS, 2014 United Way Vice-chair Dana Sheahan, Principal, West Credit SS and Past United Way Chair

Anne-Marie Brown, Communications Officer, CBO

Raj Chandegra, Liaison, United Way of Peel Region Polly Chhina, Assistant to Controller, CBO Jan Courtin, Superintendent NFO and UW Superintendent Liaison Tim Cunningham, ETFO President

Avishka Juta, Communications Assistant, CBO Sunita Joshi, Vice Principal, Ellengale PS Saba Khan, Vice Principal, David Leeder MS Carol Kirstein, Teacher, PAS West

Carol Ann Mascherin, Vice Principal, Gordon Graydon SS Janet McDougald, Trustee and Chair of the Board of Trustees Neena Nauth, Teacher, Morton Way PS Franca Palmieri, Assistant to Superintendent Jan Courtin Tony Pontes, Director, CBO Nancy Wilson, Head of Curriculum, Chinguacousy SS


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you from the committee .................................................................... 1

United Way 2014 Checklist ........................................................................... 3

The fastest, easiest way to fundraise............................................................ 4

We inspire success and confidence ........................................................... 5-6

Recognition and awards ............................................................................ 7-8

Harold M. Brathwaite Award nomination form ........................................... 9

Important contacts ..................................................................................... 10

Letter to send home with students for United Way Giving Day .................. 11

United Way Giving Day pledge form ........................................................... 12


We inspire

success,

confidence and

hope in each

student!

United Way 2014 Checklist

Celebrate United Way Giving Day at your school on Oct. 21

Share your photos on Twitter and Instagram and tag @peelschools

#InspireGiving.

Employee Giving Campaign - Oct. 21 - Nov. 15

Present at a staff meeting

Share statistics and United Way video

Discuss employee online donations

Speak with employees at your work site one-on-one to talk about the

importance of supporting United Way via online payroll deductions

Send in all school donations and school pledge forms

Please deposit school donations into your non-board account and make

cheques payable to the Peel District School Board. Send all cheques

and pledge forms to Judi Stephenson in Communications.

Forward your employee paper pledge forms and donations

Forward the forms and donations to Polly Chhina in Finance.

Dates to Remember United Way Giving Day campaign kick-off Oct. 21, 2014

Report total amount raised on Oct. 21 to Judi Stephenson Nov. 4, 2014 at [email protected]

School pledge forms and donations due Nov. 15, 2014

HB Awards self-nomination deadline Dec. 7, 2014

United Way of Peel Awards nomination submission deadline Dec. 7, 2014

mailto:[email protected]


The fastest, easiest way to fundraise

Payroll deduction is the easiest way to fundraise for the United Way. Simply ask your

colleagues to sign up for payroll deduction through the online tool. Hold a staff meeting where the online donation option is introduced as being a convenient and secure way to donate. Also make pledge forms available at a central location. You’ll find a limited number of pledge forms in your kit. If you need extra slips, you can download them from the United Way page on the Intranet. Please note that payroll deductions begin in January 2015.

The key is to ASK

The key is to ask. Studies show that people are less likely to say no to making a donation if they are

asked personally. Through a one-on-one conversation, ask your co-workers, friends and family if

they would like to support the campaign. Consider discussing United Way with your colleagues

during a peer group discussion or team meeting.

The way you ask will set the tone for the conversation. Be relaxed and personal, be honest and

explain why you support the United Way. Provide resources and information regarding United Way

and your organization’s 2014-15 campaign. If individuals decide not to donate, do not take it

personally. The objections are not directed at you or personal.

Remember, you are not expected t be a United Way expert. For more information, videos and

other materials, click on the United Way chiclet located on the MySite page or visit

http://www.unitedwaypeel.org.

Lastly, say “thank you”. It is important to thank everyone involved, even those who do not donate.

http://www.unitedwaypeel.org/


How can your gift inspire success, confidence and hope students and their families? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________

Thanks to your generosity, United Way can support the network of services and programs people

need in tough times — crisis phone lines, food banks, emergency shelters, counselling, referrals to

other community resources, and more. Making a donation to the United Way supports the

combined efforts of a network of programs that provide the most comprehensive care for an

individual or family in need, and helps find longer-term solutions for local, community-wide social

issues.

What you give is the cost of which is enough to provide (per day) $2 per pay A chocolate bar a warm winter coat to a child.

an infant with a one-month supply of formula.

$5 per pay A premium coffee a homeless individual with access to food, shower and other necessary supports,

$10 per pay A CD a family with one month of heat in the winter.

a child with interactive, recreational outings for one year, including healthy snacks and transportation, to help them build their social skills and self-esteem.

$15 per pay A bouquet of flowers a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers, peer support and mentors.

Approximately $20 per pay A movie for two a single mom with a career training course so that she can get a job and support her family.

$46 per pay Dinner for two A match for child with a caring adult mentor who will meet with him or her several times each month for fun activities.


Inspire success, confidence and hope, one dollar at a time.

The possibilities are endless…

Grief-stricken after the loss of both parents, homeless and addicted to

drugs, Glen’s life had spiralled out of control. The volunteers at Brampton’s

Knights Table gave Glen hope and help. Through counselling, regular meals

and other resources such as budget planning, Glen is now drug-free and

giving back to his community.

When Sara first met her new Big Sister Janette, she was a shy, introverted 11 year

old, badly in need of a friend. Sara had been placed in foster care due to her

mother’s deteriorating mental health. She needed stability…someone to fill the

void left by the absence of her mother. The relationship that’s blossomed

between Sara and Big Sister Janette over the last three years has been life-

changing. Sara is now a friendly, talkative and confident 14 year-old.

Having endured child abuse, spousal abuse,

and drug addiction, Wendy moved to Caledon

a few years ago to start a new life. But it was

not easy. Wendy and her three sons have

been living in severe poverty. Desperate for a

job and some support, Wendy found help

through a United Way funded program at

Caledon Community Services. She can now see

the light at the end of the tunnel.

ONE IN THREE

CHILDREN ENTERING SENIOR

KINDERGARTEN ARE NOT READY TO

LEARN

ONE IN FIVE PEOPLE IN PEEL WILL

EXPERIENCE SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUE

IN THEIR LIFETIME

ONE IN SEVEN PEOPLE IN BRAMPTON, CALEDON

and MISSISSAUGA

LIVE IN POVERTY

http://www.unitedwaypeel.org/pics/2012/materials/2012_case_for_giving.pdf


Recognition and Awards

School or worksite Awards Each participating school or worksite is presented with one of the following three awards in the

form of a certificate: recognition award, silver award, or gold award. The award that your school or

worksite will receive is based on the average individual donation calculated for your school or

worksite.

The average individual donation for your school or worksite is compared to the average individual

donation for all schools and worksites across the Peel board. Awards are presented based on the

following criteria:

Recognition - participation at any level that resulted in money raised

Silver -25 per cent above the average individual donation for all schools or worksites

Gold - 50 per cent above the average individual donation for all schools or worksites

Please note that the average individual donation for your school or worksite is calculated by taking

the total dollar amount raised by your school or worksite and dividing this amount by the number

of staff (including teachers, administrators, custodial and secretarial) assigned to your school or

worksite.

Special Recognition Awards for Achievement

This year, five achievement awards, based on the average individual staff donation for your site,

will be presented. The allocation of awards will be as follows:

top two elementary schools

top secondary school

top board office

best use of #InspirePossibility hashtag

most inspiring #InspirePossibility tweet

Each of the above winners will win breakfast for all staff (paid for) and hosted by Tony

Pontes. The intention of the award is to celebrate the collective achievement of the school/site.


Student Leadership Award

The student Leadership Award will be presented to all schools that raise $1,000 or more as a student body.

Harold M. Brathwaite United Way Recognition Award

In order to be considered for this award, schools/sites must complete a self-nomination form outlining

briefly how your school or site captured the spirit of the United Way's commitment to inspire possibility

in our communities through the inclusion of all stakeholders in your campaign.

The criteria for this award are the following:

sites/schools complete and submit the self-nomination form (Appendix A) by Dec. 7, 2014 to John

Staba at [email protected] .

the campaign demonstrates an inclusion of all (staff, students, parents, community).

the campaign captures the spirit of the United Way's commitment to inspire possibility.

the campaign demonstrates creativity, originality, and fun.

The award will be presented to the winning school/site at both a superintendent and board meeting.

Youth Spirit Awards This year, students in Peel who get in the spirit of the United Way will be recognized for their efforts.

United Way has expanded its popular Spirit Awards program to include categories for student-run

campaigns in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Register through the United Way of Peel

Region at http://www.unitedwaypeel.org/act/youth-programs/youth-campaigns. Click on 'Youth

Campaigns' under ‘Youth Programs' and ‘Act’.

This year awards will be given out in the following categories:

Uniquely Yours (most creative United Way event)

Helping Hands (most participants in a United Way event)

Biggest Bucks (most funds raised for United Way)

Social Spirit (most effective use of social media for United Way campaign)

For more information including how to obtain a Youth Campaign Guide, please contact:

Raj Chandegra, Resource Development Manager, at 905-602-3642 or email

[email protected]. Deadline: Friday, Dec. 7, 2014 at 5 p.m.

http://www.unitedwaypeel.org/act/youth-programs/youth-campaigns



Harold M. Brathwaite - United Way Recognition Award School/Site Self-Nomination Form 2014-2015

School or worksite _______________________________________________________

School or worksite United Way chair _________________________________________

School or worksite administrator ____________________________________________

Complete each section below (there are two pages) outlining briefly how your school or site captured the spirit of the United Way's commitment to building stronger communities, through the inclusion of all stakeholders in your campaign. To be considered for the award the school or worksite must complete the self-nomination form.

Note: This award will be presented at a Peel board meeting.

Staff: ________________________________________________________________________

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Students: _____________________________________________________________________

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Parents: ______________________________________________________________________

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Community: __________________________________________________________________

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Special events: ________________________________________________________________

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Other information: _______________________________________________________

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Important contacts

General inquiries about the campaign Nina Jaiswal, Chair, Ruth Thompson Middle School, 905-814-1729, [email protected]

Communications Support Anne-Marie Brown, Communications Officer, 905-890-1010, ext. 2626, [email protected] OR Avishka Juta, Communications Assistant, 905-890-1010, ext. 2098, [email protected]

Information about Awards and Recognition John Staba, Principal, Stephen Lewis Secondary School, 905-363-0289, ext. 401, [email protected]

Donations, payroll deduction, submitting funds and school pledge forms School donations and pledge forms: Judi Stephenson, Office Assistant, 905-890-1010, ext. 2809, [email protected] Payroll and employee pledge forms: Polly Chhina, Assistant to Controller, 905-890-1010 ext. 2101, [email protected]

United Way of Peel Representative Raj Chandegra, Resource Development Manager, at 905-602-3642, [email protected]

Please forward this completed self-nomination form and any pictures/additional information related to your United Way campaign to:

John Staba, Vice Chair, and Principal, Stephen Lewis Secondary School

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 905-363-0293

Due date for self-nomination forms: Dec. 7, 2014

Questions: call John Staba at 905-363-0289, ext. 401





Give what you can for United Way Giving Day

At the Peel District School Board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each

student – everyday. Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we can’t

always address –providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a

crisis. That’s why we are launching a board-wide giving day in support of United Way of Peel.

United Way Giving Day

The Peel board has declared Oct. 21 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for

United Way of Peel and the network of social service agencies it supports right here in our

community. Whether it’s a providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton, matching

an at-risk child with a mentor in Caledon, or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth

that would otherwise go hungry, United Way of Peel Region offers hope and possibility to

thousands in our community.

A donation of:

$2 per pay will help provide warm winter clothing for a child in need

$10 per pay supports a child with interactive, recreational outings, including healthy snacks and transportation, to help build social skills and self-esteem

$25 per pay will match a child with a caring adult mentor

Helping out is easy

This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome. Whether you send a

loonie, toonie or cheque made out to your child’s school, your contribution will make a difference.

Donations of $25 or more will automatically receive a tax receipt from United Way.

Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most.

Janet McDougald Tony Pontes

Chair of the Board Director of Education


United Way Giving Day

Make cheques payable to your local school

All proceeds go to the United Way of Peel Region. Pledges of $25 or more will automatically receive a tax receipt from the United Way of Peel if a complete address is provided below.

Name Address City/Province Postal Code Amount Pledged

Receipt Requested

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