What motivates YOU to donate to projects in your community? Let us know. United Way Yukon is launching a series today called “Why I give.” We are looking to hear from partners and donors, no matter the amount you contribute.
Thanks Leslie for sending in this message! Get a hold of us and tell us why YOU give.
Pictured: Way United Way Yukon’s executive director Jamie Boyd (left) and Yukon Premier Sandy Silver at this morning’s flag raising.Hoisting the flag in Whitehorse! October is United Way MonthYou can see our flag at the Visitor Information Centre in WhitehorseWe also thank the City of Whitehorse for its support and for displaying our flag
Thank you to Yukon Premier Sandy Silver for joining us this morning as we raised the United Way flag in Whitehorse. We also thank the City of Whitehorse for displaying our flag this month at City Hall.
It’s always a proud moment for us to see our flag, the “helping hand,” flying high.
October is United Way Month, watch for more updates on fundraising happening this month!
With your support since September we have raised a total of $31,221 and are working on a campaign goal of $80,000 this year.
Left to right: Greg Hale from Sysco Canada, YE Food Security Network Coordinator Chris Pinkerton and United Way Yukon’s executive director Jamie Boyd.
There is an amazing contribution we want to highlight today! The Yukon Energy Food Security Network has received a contribution of $15,000 from Sysco Canada.
The YE Food Network is focusing on food security across Yukon. The goal is the establishment of a collaborative food security network within each Yukon community.
This a partnership between United Way Yukon, the Whitehorse Food Bank and the Yukon Anti Poverty Coalition, energized with support and sponsorship from Yukon Energy.
In 2020 this agency published a comprehensive report on food security in Yukon. The next step is to build on what has been learned and mobilize volunteers in all communities to make healthy, affordable food more available.
Our annual fundraising breakfast would not be possible without local sponsors. We want to thank each and every local business who stepped up in a big way this year!
Alphabetically listed, we say “thank you” to these companies for their community spirit and support:
Atlin Mountain Coffee Roasters Bean North Coffee Roasting Co. Bigway Foods Chon FM: Indigenous Radio CKRW 96.1 FM, The Rush Firebean Coffee Roasters L’Aurore Boréale Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters Real Canadian Superstore Riverside Grocery Save-On Foods Super A Foods What’s Up Yukon Whitehorse Star Wykes’ Your Independent Grocer Yukon News
Thanks for joining us today or getting breakfast to go! Your donations make a difference here in the #Yukon and it’s nice to see our community get together to fundraise and say hello.
Good morning! Mayor of Whitehorse Laura Cabott joined us this morningService with a smile: Coffee carts making the roundsHow about these centerpiecesThis year we returned to dine-in service but continued to offer take-outGood morning, early birds! United Way Yukon Executive Director Jamie Boyd puts out the welcome signsMLA Annie Blake serves up breakfastThis year we featured a slideshow highlighting how donations are used in the YukonIt takes a lot of coffee to get Whitehorse going in the morning. Thanks!Our red aprons add a pop of colour The KDCC window in early-morning lightThis year we featured little cards to show how donations are used in the YukonRepresenting the Yukon public service: (left to right) Scott Milton, Scott Thompson and Stephen MillsWhitehorse city councilor Ted Laking with Yukon public servant Meera Bradshaw What an amazing venueIt’s not all bacon and pancakes!President of Yukon University Dr. Lesley Brown Ministers Jeanie McLean and John StreickerMinister Richard Mostyn Yukon Party leader Currie Dixon (centre) with MLA Yvonne Clarke (left) and Whitehorse city councillor Jocelyn CurteanuMinister Nils Clarke with MLAs Yvonne Clarke and Geraldine Van BibberThe Government of Yukon takes a lead role on planning and logistics. Their help is essential! Shown here, Dale Cheeseman and Randi Cave.Thanks for joining us at the KDCC this year!Yukon NDP Leader Kate WhiteYukon Premier Sandy Silver greets the publicMore potatoes! Thanks to our hard-working kitchen crew
Our tally for today: Our breakfast raised $7585 through ticket sales and donations!
All leftover breakfast food will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Yukon and the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter.
As always, the annual United Way Yukon Breakfast includes a Silent Auction with items donated by amazing local businesses and individuals. The auction will also include themed gift baskets prepared by Yukon Government employees.
This year our auction: Starts: 7:00am Friday Sept 16, 2022 Ends: Noon Friday Sept 23, 2022
The Breakfast is in-person this year, but the auction is online to give everyone lots of time to participate. Starting on Sept 16th you can view the Auction Here
The United Way Yukon annual Breakfast and Silent auction raises funds for projects that benefit all Yukoners. All proceeds from this auction go to United Way Yukon’s Community Investment Fund, which supports Yukon non-profits who deliver critical services and programs. United Way Yukon funds local projects in three priority areas: All That Kids Can Be, Healthy People Strong Communities, and From Poverty To Possibility.
It’s back! Join us on Friday September 16 for the 2022 United Way Yukon Pancake Breakfast.
We appreciate you sticking with us over the last 2 years while we did the Covid shuffle with take out breakfasts.
This year it’s dine-in or take-out, you choose. We have really missed the sense of community that happened with a sit down breakfast, but we understand that take-out works for many people.
All meals will be available inside the Longhouse at the Cultural Centre. If you are picking up a number of take-out meals we will help you get it out to your car.
Breakfast will be served from 7:00-9:30AM
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for youth
The Community Engagement and Investment Committee carefully reviewed all applications received (27 total) to ensure that funds would be used effectively and in support of our three priorities: All That Kids Can Be, From Poverty to Possibility and Healthy People Strong Communities.
We have updated the Donor Recognition page for 2022 giving a look at corporate, individual and government contributions so far this year to United Way Yukon.
One very notable contribution comes from a donor who requested anonymity. (We are glad to provide such anonymity when requested.) The donation was for $2068.90 in securities donated through Canada Helps.
How does one donate securities, and why consider this approach?