Still a ways to go to hit $160K goal
United Way Pembina Valley is making an appeal to the communities it serves to help their annual fundraising campaign reach its goal.
The 2024 campaign had received nearly $77,000 in donations as of last week, but it still has a ways to go to meet its $160,000 target by the end of the year.
President Levi Taylor was hopeful that the Winkler and Morden area would come through for them as they enter the final weeks of the campaign.
“I think we’re somewhat on pace with last year, although we might be a little bit behind,” he said, noting the 2023 campaign raised $150,000. “We have full confidence in the community that they will continue to support the United Way and that we will eventually reach our goal for the donation season.”
He emphasized that supporting the United Way goes a long way to help a lot of local organizations.
“Last year, the United Way granted back to 31 local non-profits in both Morden and Winkler,” Taylor noted. “I think the communities know that when they donate to the United Way that those dollars stay in the community … that’s what the United Way is all about.
“We are dedicated to the local community … and a hundred per cent of the money that we collect goes right back into the community,” he continued. “We see some very positive impact, and we are able to support some really generous and positive organizations.”
In addition to providing financial support to dozens of non-profits last year, the agency was also able to support the post-secondary aspirations of Morden and Winkler students with scholarships and bursaries.
Due to the ongoing postal strike, mailed-in donations are not recommended, however you can drop off your donation cheques at either the Winkler Senior Centre or the Morden Activity Centre. You can also donate via e-transfer to unitedwaypembinavalley@gmail.com or online at unitedwaypembinavalley.ca.
Donations are also welcome at two community events coming up in December: United Way Pembina Valley is sponsoring a Skate with Santa at the Access Event Centre in Morden on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 12:15-1:45 p.m. and at the Meridian Exhibitoin Centre in Winkler on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 12:30-2:15 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is invited to come join in on the fun.
