United Way of Halifax Region

2009 Campaign Co-Chairs and CEO reveal campaign results.

It was standing room only at United Way’s Celebration Breakfast on February 25, 2010. 2009 Campaign Co-Chairs Jamie Baillie, President and CEO of Credit Union Atlantic and Steve Murphy, Senior News Editor and Anchor, CTV, were joined on stage by Catherine Woodman, President and CEO of United Way of Halifax Region to reveal that $6,021,388 was raised for our community. More than 800 people were in the audience when the announcement celebrating the Day of Caring Sponsorship from Atlantic Lottery Corporation was made. This represents $160,000 over four years to sponsor United Ways in four cities in the Atlantic Provinces. 

More than 800 people attended the Celebration Breakfast at the Cunard Centre.

Joanne Keigan, Vice President of Manulife Financial and Robert Chisholm, well known public servant, labour leader and public affairs advisor will lead the 2010 Campaign. Manulife has also committed to an $85,000 Leadership Challenge Grant to match new leadership donations from donors contributing $1,000 or more.

Rick Janega, Chief Operating Officer of Nova Scotia Power Inc announced a $200,000 commitment to launch 211 Nova Scotia. The information and referral service will ultimately give Nova Scotians access to the social and community services they need with a single call. United Way has been leading the initiative to gain support from government and the private sector over the past four years.