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Donating as a Retiree

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Together, We Can Improve the Lives of Canadians Across the Country

Every year, federal retirees come together to support causes they care about through the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC). Across the country vulnerable communities are struggling with food insecurity, higher costs of living and illnesses. Federal retirees can make a difference through the GCWCC by supporting HealthPartners, United Way Centraide or thousands of registered charities across Canada. 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 click here for the 2024 GCWCC retirees' gift form.

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 2023, public servants and retirees gave $28.9 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

Click here.

Mail

Return your gift form with the pre-paid envelope.

Phone

Dial 1-877-379-6070.

Four payment methods available to you: 

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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