United Ways in the greater Kawarthas region are receiving almost $5,000 as part of a $120,000 donation from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and its employees to 27 United Way locations across Ontario.
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward is receiving $1,370.55, United Way Peterborough & District $1,288.20, United Way Northumberland $1,175.92, and United Way City of Kawartha Lakes $1,160.94.
In July 2021, OLG launched a virtual promotion called “Collecting for the Community,” which included a commitment by OLG to donate $50,000 to United Ways across Ontario. Each of the 27 United Way locations was guaranteed to receive $1,000, but player participation increased the local contribution.
Along with the $50,000 contributed through the virtual promotion, OLG’s 2021 employee United Way fundraising campaign raised almost $70,000 — more than double their original goal.
OLG president and CEO Duncan Hannay and United Way Greater Toronto president and CEO Daniele Zanotti took part in a virtual cheque presentation, with Zanotti accepting the donation on behalf of all United Ways.
“As the pandemic continues to impact communities across Ontario, our friends and neighbours facing challenges — and the frontline community workers working so hard to serve them — need our support like never before,” Zanotti said. “Thank you to OLG corporate and staff for once again standing with community and demonstrating that we truly are in this together.”
