Intro to the NDWCC - 2025

July 17, 2025

Dear Defence Team members,

It is a great privilege for us to be the Defence Team Champions for the 2025 National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC). This year, we are proud to be joined by Raphaëlle Robidoux from ADM (Digital Services), who will serve as the NDWCC Youth Champion.

We are happy to announce that our campaign will launch on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in the National Capital Region. More information about the launch event and other events local can be found in the “Events” tab of the NDWCC website.

Early this year, ADM(Mat) ran a competition to find a slogan that the Defence Team can rally behind. We are proud to share that this year’s NDWCC slogan is: “Give a little. Change a lot!” This slogan is a powerful reminder that even small actions, when multiplied, create meaningful change. The NDWCC is not about grand gestures from a few, but about everyday generosity from many. Your contributions can help feed families, support mental health programs, fund life-saving research, and more. Change is within reach when we act together.

There are different ways to join the Defence Team in supporting the NDWCC and raising funds for various registered charities in Canada. You can make a personal donation, volunteer with your organization or base, and/or organize or participate in local events.

Donating this year is easier than ever. Starting September 11, 2025, all Defence Team members can donate via ePledge, an online platform where you can choose the registered charity or charities you wish to support.

Every year, your generosity helps make the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) the most successful workplace fundraising campaign in the country. In 2024 alone, over $27.3 million was raised nationwide, including $2.09 million from the Department of National Defence. Beyond donations, Defence Team members continued to support their communities through volunteer efforts and domestic operations like Operation LENTUS.

Remember, no donation is too small. Every cent makes a real difference to Canadians in need.

Thank you for your continued support.