2025 Campaign Theme and Volunteer Breakfast Announcement

Tanya Noyes • March 26, 2025

UWLG’s 2025 Campaign Theme and Volunteer Breakfast Announcement 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – UWLG’s 2025 Campaign Theme and Volunteer Breakfast Announcement


United Way Leeds & Grenville (UWLG) is proud to announce its 2025 campaign theme: “Hope Starts with You”. This inspiring initiative is all about building a stronger, more compassionate community where everyone can contribute, volunteer, and make a difference.


“The heart of our 2025 campaign is to spark a sense of shared responsibility,” said Ian McFall, Board Chair of United Way Leeds & Grenville. “We believe that when we come together, we can create a resilient and thriving community.” ‘Hope Starts with You’ is not just a slogan—it’s a movement. We want to empower people to act, knowing that their involvement is vital to making a meaningful difference.


Throughout 2025, UWLG will engage the community with a series of exciting events and opportunities designed to inspire and foster a spirit of collaboration and giving. There’s a chance for everyone to get involved, from volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, workplace campaigns and more!


Kicking off our 2025 events calendar is the return of our cherished Volunteer Breakfast, proudly sponsored by Brockville Hyundai. Join us on May 1st, 2025, from 7:30 to 10:30 AM as we celebrate the businesses and individuals who bring hope to UWLG. Enjoy a full breakfast, inspiring guest speakers, award presentations, an overview of the 2025 events calendar, and cheque presentations for our successful 2025 grant applications. Please register via our Square Site: https://united-way-leeds-grenville.square.site


“We’re counting on the generosity and care of our community to drive this campaign forward,” said Hailie Jack, Executive Director. “Together, we can create a culture of giving, where everyone is inspired to act, knowing that hope starts with you.” For more information on how to get involved, or to donate, visit www.uwlg.org or contact 613-342-8889 for details.


About Us

United Way Leeds & Grenville is dedicated to improving lives and building a stronger community. We focus on critical issues such as food security, homelessness, housing, mental health, addiction, children and youth support. Through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to community, we strive to create vibrant, caring communities where everyone can thrive.


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For more information, please contact:

Hailie Jack, Executive Director

613-342-8889 ext. 30

ed@uwlg.org

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