Donating as a Retiree
Together, We Can Improve the Lives of Canadians Across the Country
Each year, the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) unites federal retirees in supporting the causes that matter most to them. Across the country, many people are facing food insecurity, rising costs of living, and serious health challenges. By giving through the GCWCC, federal retirees can make a meaningful difference—whether by supporting HealthPartners, United Way Centraide, or thousands of registered charities. Together, we’re building stronger communities and healthier people nationwide.
Give Now
As a retiree, you can give online through ePledge. This is a simple and safe way to donate. You can give via pension deduction, credit card or PayPal. Click here to make your online donation via ePledge.
Prefer to donate with the paper pledge form? Then download the 2025 GCWCC retirees' gift form here [PDF - 92 ko].
Mail your completed form to:
GCWCC Retirees
363 Coventry Road
Ottawa ON K1K 2C5
Why Give?
The GCWCC is an extension of what we do to improve the lives of Canadians. In 2024, public servants and retirees gave $27.8 million to charities across Canada as part of the campaign. The retiree contribution represented almost 14% of the overall total.
To see how your donations make a difference, you can read the stories about people whose lives were changed by GCWCC donations. Together, we have a huge impact on the lives of those in need.
How to Give?
Three simple ways to make your donation:
Online
Online
You can mail your completed form to:
GCWCC Retirees
363 Coventry Road
Ottawa, ON K1K 2C5
Return your gift form with the pre-paid envelope.
Phone
Dial 1-877-379-6070.
Phone
Dial 1-877-379-6070.
Four payment methods available to you:
Pension deduction
Spread your donations over the year.
- Your payroll deductions will commence on your January pension payment.
- Your donation will appear on your T4A slip the following year, so you don’t have to keep track of multiple receipts.
- You can choose to have your monthly pension deduction continue until such time as you notify the GCWCC (1-877-379-6070) of any changes.
- The deadline for the 12 month pension deduction (ePledge and paper Gift Form) is December 10, 2025.
Credit card
Give a one-time credit card donation or spread out your donation with monthly payments.
- One-time credit card donations will be processed immediately, and you will receive your charitable tax receipt by email once the payment has been processed.
- For monthly donations, the charge will occur on the 15th day of each month commencing in January.
- You can choose to have your monthly donations continue with automatic renewal. The donation will be renewed year after year, unless you notify the GCWCC at 1-877-379-6070.
- Charitable tax receipts for monthly credit card donations are sent within two months of your last payment.
- The deadline for credit card donations (one-time or monthly) is March 11, 2026.
PayPal
Make a one-time PayPal donation using ePledge and receive your charitable tax receipt by email once your payment has been processed.
- On ePledge, clicking on the PayPal button will bring you to the PayPal site. If you don’t have a PayPal account, you can create one at PayPal
- The “merchant” name is United Way East Ontario.
- The charge will occur immediately.
- Deadline for one-time PayPal donations is March 11, 2026.
Cheque and Direct Bank Withdrawal Payments – via Paper Gift Form Only
Make a single donation or spread it out over 12 months through direct bank withdrawal.
- Make your cheque(s) payable to “United Way – GCWCC.”
- If choosing monthly direct withdrawal, you must include a void cheque.
- You can choose to have your monthly donations continue with automatic renewal. The donation will be renewed year after year, unless you notify the GCWCC at 1-877-379-6070.
- The deadline to submit the paper Gift Form is March 11, 2026
Pension deduction
Spread your donations over the year.
- Your donation will appear on your T4A slip the following year, so you don’t have to keep track of multiple receipts.
- You can choose to have your monthly pension deduction continue until such time as you notify the GCWCC (1-877-379-6070) of any changes.
- The deadline for the 12 month pension deduction (ePledge and paper) is December 6, 2023.
- The 10 month pension deduction (ePledge and paper) is February 9, 2024.
Credit card
Give a one-time credit card donation, or spread out your donation with monthly donations.
- One-time credit card donations will be processed immediately.
- For monthly donations, the charge will occur on the 15th day of each month.
- You can choose to have your monthly donations continue with automatic renewal. The donation will be renewed year after year, unless you notify us. For any changes, call us at 1-877-379-6070.
PayPal
Make a one-time PayPal donation using ePledge and choose to immediately receive a tax receipt by email.
- On the ePledge form, checking off the PayPal button allows you to proceed to the PayPal site. If you don’t have a PayPal account, you can create one at PayPal
- The “merchant” name is United Way East Ontario.
- The charge will occur immediately.
Cheque and other payments – Via Paper Form Only
Make a single donation or spread it out with a series of post-dated cheques.
- Make your cheque(s) payable to “United Way – GCWCC.”
- Deadline for cash, cheques, monthlies (ePledge and paper) is March 26, 2025 for the NCR and Nunavut. All other regions: December 31, 2024.
Questions?
Need more information or have questions?
Public Service Pension Centre: 1-800-561-7930
Canadian Forces Pension Office: 1-800-267-0350
GCWCC Information Line: 1-877-379-6070
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