Campaign

The York School proved the old saying: take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves. The students raised more than $1,000 with a penny drive, part of a successful campaign, which raised a total of $4,832! Way to go York School.

Schools and youth groups across Toronto run Youthunited Campaigns under the leadership of one or more Youthunited Ambassadors.

In 2007, 86 schools across Toronto raised $230,000!  Were you one of them?

The Loonie Drive and the Enbridge CN Tower Student Climb are the heart of the Youthunited Campaign.  Creative schools raise money for both through fun special events.  You can check out our 2008 Spirit Award winners for some exceptional Youthunited Campaign ideas!

Youthunited Ambassadors can apply at any time by sending their application to Jodi Williams, Manager, Youthunited Campaigns. (job description & application form- pdf)

Get involved and find out more about Youthunited

• YouthunitedAmbassadorRecruiter (pdf - 460 kB)
• Where Youthunited Donations Go (pdf - 450 kB)

Youthunited Campaign Toolkit

Youthunited Ambassadors can use the following materials to help them with their campaigns:

• Campaign Toolkit - includes all the guides, template letters and logos below (zip - 1MB)
• Youthunited Ambassador Training Guide, including an A-Z of special event ideas
• Letter templates to help you get permission, to get a staff advisor, to put out a media release….all here!
  • Letter to teacher or principal (doc | 65 kB)
  • Letter to local business for gifts-in-kind (doc | 67 kB)
  • Sample media release (doc | 64 kB)
• United Way Toronto style guide (pdf | 827 kB)
• United Way and Youthunited logos (zip - 130 kB)
• Questions? Contact Janette Lee at 416 777 1444 ex 347 or jlee@uwgt.org

Send us photos of your campaign highlights and join the Youthunited Campaign page of fame.