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TLIGHT ON INNOVATION
United Way’s Think Global United Way helps create a LEADING THE WAY
Act Local program was in more vibrant community IN WINDSOR-ESSEX
the national spotlight in and improves the quality
2015. Our CEO, Lorraine of life for all. Classroom United Way’s newest group has raised $60,000
Goddard, was invited to teachers are also invited initiative, Women Leading to support five students in
present the program at to apply for grants of up the Way (WLW), is living up the On Track program. They
United Way’s National to $1,000 for student- to their name and inspiring not only provided financial
Conference in Saskatoon. led projects that will others with their commitment support for the program,
The focus of the session benefit local residents. to giving back. but have worked directly
was to highlight best One of the Think Global with the students, including
practices and engaging participating schools The Women Leading the a shopping trip to get them
United Way programs was also featured on Way Giving Circle has 21 ready for back to school this
taking place across TVOntario. members - all committed, past fall.
Canada. diverse, and dynamic
WATCH THE VIDEO: individuals from different As the group evolves, there
Think Global Act Local is Visit YouTube.com/ industries and backgrounds. will be opportunities to
designed to inspire young UnitedWayWE and click They’re seeking out new participate in workshops,
people to create change on the Think Global members of all ages, who agency tours, charity events,
in their local community. video to hear what some are interested in sharing their as well as opportunities
It is set up as a curriculum teachers and students unique talents and who wish to mentor young women
tool for educators and have to say about the to have a positive impact starting their careers, and get
students in Windsor-Essex program. on the community through involved in the community
to understand issues United Way. through volunteering.
affecting our community, Participation begins with a
and to learn how In 2014-15, members three-year commitment and a
unanimously decided to $1,500 contribution per year
United Way’s support United Way’s On to United Way/Centraide
Think Global program Track to Success Program, Windsor-Essex County.
is turning heads on ensuring more students stay in
the national stage school, graduate high school, Learn more at
and attend post-secondary www.weareunited.com/
programs. Since 2014, the womenleadingtheway
On Track to Success
participants
www.weareunited.com | 5
United Way’s Think Global United Way helps create a LEADING THE WAY
Act Local program was in more vibrant community IN WINDSOR-ESSEX
the national spotlight in and improves the quality
2015. Our CEO, Lorraine of life for all. Classroom United Way’s newest group has raised $60,000
Goddard, was invited to teachers are also invited initiative, Women Leading to support five students in
present the program at to apply for grants of up the Way (WLW), is living up the On Track program. They
United Way’s National to $1,000 for student- to their name and inspiring not only provided financial
Conference in Saskatoon. led projects that will others with their commitment support for the program,
The focus of the session benefit local residents. to giving back. but have worked directly
was to highlight best One of the Think Global with the students, including
practices and engaging participating schools The Women Leading the a shopping trip to get them
United Way programs was also featured on Way Giving Circle has 21 ready for back to school this
taking place across TVOntario. members - all committed, past fall.
Canada. diverse, and dynamic
WATCH THE VIDEO: individuals from different As the group evolves, there
Think Global Act Local is Visit YouTube.com/ industries and backgrounds. will be opportunities to
designed to inspire young UnitedWayWE and click They’re seeking out new participate in workshops,
people to create change on the Think Global members of all ages, who agency tours, charity events,
in their local community. video to hear what some are interested in sharing their as well as opportunities
It is set up as a curriculum teachers and students unique talents and who wish to mentor young women
tool for educators and have to say about the to have a positive impact starting their careers, and get
students in Windsor-Essex program. on the community through involved in the community
to understand issues United Way. through volunteering.
affecting our community, Participation begins with a
and to learn how In 2014-15, members three-year commitment and a
unanimously decided to $1,500 contribution per year
United Way’s support United Way’s On to United Way/Centraide
Think Global program Track to Success Program, Windsor-Essex County.
is turning heads on ensuring more students stay in
the national stage school, graduate high school, Learn more at
and attend post-secondary www.weareunited.com/
programs. Since 2014, the womenleadingtheway
On Track to Success
participants
www.weareunited.com | 5
