The City of Welland is a proud recipient of the United Way’s Longstanding Community Service Award, an honour acknowledged on March 22 at the United Way’s Campaign Celebration event.

Throughout the year, the City’s United Way Committee organizes events and fundraisers for City staff to participate in, with all funds going to the United Way. Some of these events include the Halloween Spooktacular and Christmas fundraisers, which include 50/50 draws, special draws, a pizza tailgate, a Superbowl fundraiser, the Period Promise, Let’s Get Busy fundraisers, and payroll deductions (dress down days).

“Partnering with the United Way is an important part of the City of Welland’s internal culture,” said Adam Beres, co-chair of the City’s United Way Committee. “Staff have always been champions of charitable endeavours, especially with the United Way, and are proud to support their important work in our community.”

The Longstanding Community Service Award is presented yearly by the United Way to an organization that has demonstrated exceptional support of the United Way for a significant period.

“With many decades of partnering with United Way, the City of Welland continues to show an outstanding level of commitment to the community,” said United Way CEO Frances Hollworth. “No matter the challenges, most recently a global pandemic, City of Welland employees are continuously showing how dedicated they are to United Way and the community we serve.”

To learn more about the United Way and its important work in the region, visit www.unitedwayniagara.org.