From the CEO

Year end is always a time for reflection and this year is no exception. We have had an amazing journey this year and I’d like to sincerely thank the volunteers and staff who have worked so hard to build our Queensland contribution to the United Way movement. THANK YOU!

Christmas Giving...

The Christmas spirit is well and truly alive in the offices of our Corporate Partners as Santa’s elves busily gather gifts for the Christmas Giving program that makes the festive season more special for so many in our community experiencing hardship.  Generous staff put in a lot of time and effort, often giving their own time, to collect an array of gifts ranging from household items, Christmas foods, gift vouchers for teenagers and special pampering products. Companies supporting UWQ’s Christmas Giving this year include, Fuji Xerox, Zurich, Genworth, Fujitsu, KPMG and Gadens Lawyers.

Local Initiatives – Corporate Connects

Corporate Partners gave an impressive total of 1650 hours hands on volunteering to improve conditions for charities during 2009.  Budgets for our charitable organisations rarely stretch to cover garden maintenance and improvements so volunteers at our Corporate Connects make a meaningful contribution to the welfare and wellbeing of those experiencing hardship.  In real terms it means the organisations can channel scarce funds to direct services for clients...

Local Giving Program Adds Heat to Meals on Wheels Service

Thanks to one local retailer, Bundaberg Meals on Wheels has received a financial boost that will assist further with the provision of meals to aged, disabled, frail and ill residents throughout the region...

Corporate Workplace Giving At Work - 2009 Allocations

The generosity of our Corporate Partners and their staff members will support a total of 986 individuals in eight Queensland community organizations to improve their lives.

Corporate Connects Make a Difference

Ted – Prescare’s Musical Maestro.  Ted doesn’t get to see the colourful  handy work  of the outdoor furniture painted by volunteers from KPMG  or the Exxon Mobile’s lakeside clean up and garden make over, the result of recent Corporate Connects.  You see, 20 years ago Ted lost his eyesight...

United Way Worldwide

United Way Worldwide tops the list of the world’s 15 largest charities. With a presence in 45 countries collectively raising more than $5.2 billion annually, United Way Worldwide is not only the largest nonprofit, but an integral part of communities around the world.

Events 2010

March 2010 - Watch this space.

UWQ Challenge Trivia Night.