The United Way of Canada (Centraide Canada in French) is a national charitable organization in Canada, made up of 124 autonomous United Way and Centraide campaigns across the country. Its mission is “to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action”.^[1] The member campaigns raise money for local groups that address community issues and problems, and the national organization provides leadership, services and coordination to the members. A charitable organization (also known as a charity) is a trust, company or unincorporated association established for charitable purposes only. ...

The Canadian United Way began in 1917, when charities in Montreal and Toronto started community collectives inspired by similar activities in the United States. Other collectives were initiated in other parts of the country over time, under a variety of names (including Red Feather, Community Chest and the United Appeal). A national office was founded in 1939. The United Way and Centraide names were adopted in 1973 and 1974 respectively.^[2] Motto: Concordia Salus Coordinates: Country Canada Province Quebec Founded 1642 Established 1832 City Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area    - City 366. ...

The organization is currently headquartered in Ottawa. Motto: Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario County Established 1850 as Bytown City Mayor Bob Chiarelli Governing body Ottawa City Council MPs / MPPs Members of Parliament (MPs) Mauril Bélanger (LPC), Paul Dewar (NDP), John Baird (CPC), Royal Galipeau (CPC), David McGuinty (LPC),Pierre Lemieux (CPC...

See also

• United Way of America

The United Way of America is a coalition of charitable organizations that pool efforts in fund raising. ...

External links

• United Way of Canada / Centraide Canada
• United Way of Canada chronology
• Directory of United Way campaigns across Canada

References

1. ^ United Way of Canada, Mission Statement, [1]
2. ^ United Way of Canada, History, [2]