Your Dollars at Work

We’re putting your investments in the community to work by staying ahead of the curve on pressing social issues. We’re opening the door to innovative programs and agencies that help us create sustainable change across Hastings & Prince Edward

 

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Other Ways To Donate

There are several ways to give to United Way Hastings & Prince Edward. Simply choose from the options below — each directly supports our work in the community and stays 100% local

Explore Our Campaign

Workplaces that run an annual United Way campaign are vital to our ongoing success. With volunteers (including Sponsored Employees) overseeing fundraising efforts, we remain one of the most effective charities in our region. This, in turn, allows us to make an even bigger impact. But, enough about us. Workplace campaigns and volunteerism can also lead to great benefits for you, the employer—including more engaged employees and an enhanced corporate image

The Donor Bill of Rights

United Way Hastings & Prince Edward adheres to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ The Donor Bill of Rights.

Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

I. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.

II. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.

III. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.

IV. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.

V. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.

VI. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.

VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.

VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.

IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.

X. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.