TORONTO – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and its employees are contributing close to $120,000 to support the United Way in communities across Ontario.
United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin will receive $1,393.
OLG launched a new virtual promotion last July called “Collecting for the Community,” which included a commitment by OLG of $50,000 in funds for United Ways across Ontario.
From July 19, 2021 to Jan. 3 players who visited CollectingfortheCommunity.ca could participate and secure additional funding for their local United Way.
As part of the promotion, each of the 27 United Ways in Ontario is guaranteed to receive $1,000, but player participation in the ‘Collecting for the Community’ promotion increases the local contribution.
“Giving back is at the heart of all we do and we are proud of the role we play in making Ontario stronger,” said OLG president and CEO Duncan Hannay.
OLG’s employee-driven 2021 United Way fundraising campaign raised close to $70,000.
“OLG and our employees have a long, meaningful history with the United Way in Ontario,” Hannay said.
Long history
For over three decades, OLG employees have been dedicating time and money to support the United Way.
The most recent campaign, which ran through November 2021, was a big success with OLG employees raising more than double their original fundraising goal.
“As the pandemic continues to impact communities across Ontario, our friends and neighbours facing challenges … need our support like never before,” United Way Greater Toronto president and CEO said.
