Throughout the City of Guelph's eight-week corporate fundraising campaign, employees raised a total of $54,463 for the United Way of Guelph and Wellington.

Raising $600 more than last year,  this year's employee-led fundraising initiatives included a barbecue kick-off event, payroll deductions, used book sales, a homemade chilli lunch event, bake sales, and a jack-o-lantern carving competition.

"City of Guelph employees will help make it possible for the United Way of Guelph and Wellington to reach its $2.65 fundraising goal and ultimately support over 80 local programs," said Jennifer Hall, Campaign Manager for the United Way of Guelph and Wellington. "This group of employees really is making a difference in our community."

Over the past 11 years, City of Guelph employees have donated over $500,000 to the United Way of Guelph and Wellington.

The United Way of Guelph and Wellington is a volunteer-driven, charitable foundation focused on meeting the pressing social needs in Guelph and Wellington County. The United Way supports and engages the community through social planning, fundraising and fund distribution. 

(This news release contributed by the City of Guelph.)