Start a New Chapter: Why Year-End Giving Matters in North East Ontario
As we close out the year, many of us take time to reflect—on where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and the kind of future we want to help shape. At United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est de l’Ontario, this season of reflection is also a time of hope. It’s a chance for our communities to come together and start a new chapter for individuals and families who rely on vital local supports.
Year-end giving is more than a generous gesture. It’s a powerful way to make tangible change close to home—while also offering meaningful benefits to you as a donor.
Why Year-End Giving Makes an Impact
1. Your gift strengthens essential local services
From food security programs to mental health supports, safe housing, and community outreach, year-end contributions help ensure that critical services remain available for those who need them most, especially during the winter months, when pressures intensify.
2. You support long-term solutions
When you give to United Way, you’re not just responding to immediate needs—you’re investing in sustainable, community-led solutions that improve lives across North East Ontario. Your donation helps write a stronger next chapter for those facing challenges.
3. You can create hope during a difficult season
The holidays aren’t easy for everyone. For many, social isolation, financial strain, and mental health challenges become more pronounced. Your support helps ensure that individuals and families don’t face these moments alone.
Tax-Friendly Ways to Give Back This Season
As you consider year-end giving, there are several tax-smart ways to maximize your impact while reducing your taxable income:
✔ Make a one-time monetary donation
Gifts made before December 31 qualify for the 2025 tax year.
✔ Increase your monthly gift or become a monthly donor
Monthly giving spreads your impact throughout the year and often provides greater predictability for local programs. Monthly contributions also qualify for charitable tax credits.
✔ Give in honour of someone special
A tribute gift is a heartfelt way to celebrate someone during the holidays while supporting your community. It also provides the same tax benefits as a standard charitable contribution.
✔ Employer matching or workplace giving
Many workplaces offer matching programs, increasing the value of your gift at no additional cost to you. A quick check with your employer may double—or even triple—your impact.
Your Gift Writes the Next Chapter
Every donation to UWCNEO fuels programs that help people rebuild their lives, regain stability, and move forward with confidence. Your support this season ensures that individuals across North East Ontario have the tools and resources they need as they begin their next chapter.
If you’re able, please consider making your year-end gift today. Together, we can write a brighter, more hopeful story for our communities—one page at a time.