Why Give?
The Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) is an extension of what public servants do: Improve the lives of Canadians.
In 2023, public servants and retirees gave $28.7 million to charities across Canada as part of the GCWCC.
To see the impacts, we invite you to read the touching stories of the people whose lives have been changes by donations to the GCWCC.
Testimonials and stories
How HealthPartners Helped
“I couldn't lift my right arm. My vision was off, and I couldn’t talk. It was awful.”
How United Way Centraide Helped
Rose wants to be the first Indigenous prime minister—and she’s on the right path...
United Way is committed to helping people and families across Canada build better lives. We do this by moving people from poverty to possibility, helping kids be all they can be, and building strong and healthy communities.
HealthPartners: We Are Your Neighbours. When it comes to health, we are here for you, in 1,200 communities across the country. Your donation helps our 17 member charities save the lives of those you love.
The Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign allows you to designate your contribution to any registered Canadian charity close to your heart. Click for the list of the 86,000 charities you can choose to support.
Where do my donations go?
Your gifts to United Way Centraide build stronger communities by helping:
- people experiencing homelessness to access affordable, safe and permanent places to live
- empower children and youths to grow, succeed and be all they can be
- move people from poverty to possibility
Your donation to HealthPartners supports:
- Life-saving research for new treatments, cures and earlier diagnosis
- More easily-accessible information on disease prevention and management
- Programs, relief and assistance for people affected by chronic disease
The GCWCC is about Helping People and their Communities
How can I donate
Giving is easy and secure.
Payroll deduction
Spread your donations over the year by giving monthly directly from your pay.
- Your donation will appear on your T4A slip the following year, so you don’t have to keep track of multiple receipts.
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 charges will occur on the 15th day of each month.
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.
Get to know the GCWCC
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In 2022, 63,926 GCWCC donors raised $ 28 256 264
Federal retirees gave $ 3 786 431
Federal employees raised $ 21 943 613
Including $2 602 362 raised by 14 230 donors that supported ProjectBe
The impact of your generosity
United Way Centraide - $ 11 708 247 invested
Your gifts helped:
- people experiencing homeless to access affordable, safe and permanent places to live
- empower children and youths to grow, succeed and be all they can be
- move people from poverty to possibility
- build stronger, more inclusive, communities for everyone
Health Partners PartenaireSanté - $ 7 179 283 invested
Your gifts helped:
- research new treatments, cures and earlier diagnosis
- provide information on disease prevention and management
- fund programs and support for people impacted by chronic disease
- create a healthier Canada
Other registered Canadian charities – $ 9 368 732 invested
Thank you!
Your generous gifts are making a real impact in the lives of Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
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