United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo

Because of You was created to celebrate the incredible individuals and workplaces whose contributions, time and enthusiasm help generate positive change in the communities in which we live work and serve. Thank you to each and every one of our supporters for your continued commitment to United Way, and to empowering the social infrastructure in our region! Congratulations to our Award Winners: ... Partner Award- Harvard Broadcasting (Mix 103.7 fm & 100.5 Cruz FM) Mary-Anne Warren Donor Award- Steve & Trish Yatauro Brilliant Beginnings Award- The Alley YMM Diane Shannon Spirit Award- The Children's Centre Barb Jewers Volunteer Award- Andrea Hine A very special thanks to our Because of You title sponsor, Cheryl Tang - Coldwell Banker Fort McMurray. Video created by: Life and Portraits #localloveymm #becauseofyou #thankyou

365 Small Business Circle Founding Partner Highlight: The Alley YMM Visit www.fmwbunitedway.com/365-small-business-circle to learn more, see all of our founding partners and get involved! #localloveymm #nowmorethanever #365SBC

Our website is currently under construction We apologize for any inconvenience this causes, and thank you for your patience as we work hard to get our new site ready. Until then we look forward to seeing you on our Facebook page! Donations can still be made at: https://give.unitedway.ca/donate/WFORTM... If you have any queries, please email us at [email protected]. #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

Happy Easter to our Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo community!

Tune in this Friday at 10 a.m. to see UWFMWB Executive Director Cathy Stevves on the Mac City Morning Show! #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Fort McMurray wildfire. The continued resiliency of our region is a result of the individuals, agencies, and organizations who came together to lend a helping hand when it was needed most. We would like to thank each and every person who helped us be, and continue to be, #FortMcMurrayStrong. If you are feeling overwhelmed today and need help getting connected with mental health resources in our community, please call 2-1-1! #ymmstrong #locallove

Today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay Wear your favorite shade of blue today in recognition of people with autism and those who love and support them. We are proud to partner with Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo locally! #localloveymm

United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 6th at 8 a.m. Have a wonderful, relaxing long weekend! #localloveymm

A Really Really REALLY big congratulations to Charlene who is taking home $71,795 as the winner of our really really really big 50/50! Thank you to each and every person who purchased a ticket for enabling the success of this raffle! And thank you to Mix 103.7 fm & 100.5 Cruz FM for partnering with us for this event! We have a few more Really Really Really Big 50/50's to come, so you still have a chance to win big! Stay tuned ... #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

365 Small Business Circle This exciting new initiative connects small and medium-sized businesses with their community. By donating as little as $1 per day, or $365 annually, businesses can collectively create meaningful impact in the place we call home. Visit www.fmwbunitedway.com/365-small-business-circle to learn more and get involved! #localloveymm #nowmorethanever #365SBC... Akron Engineering Consultant's Group LTD Balsom Communications Boston Pizza Cummins Western Canada - Fort Mcmurray Edwards Land Surveys Ltd. Hair Trends Fort McMurray Hines Health Services Inc. Life and Portraits Melanie Galea Fort McMurray Real Estate Agent Northern Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Scotian Welding Sultan Management Group The Alley YMM

Join the Facebook live conversation on May 5th!

Our fellow United Way- United Way Alberta Northwest- is hosting a Feed the Kids Mega 50/50 today only! Tickets can be purchased from anywhere in Alberta at: www.uwnw5050.ca

Thank you for showing your #LocalLove On March 25th, $1 from every teen burger sold at local A&W Canada locations was donated to United Way. Through this initiative a total of $1,306 was raised and will benefit local agencies and programs! #Thankyou to our community supporter A&W Fort McMurray, and to everyone who purchased a teen burger on #LocalLoveDay! ... #localloveymm #NowMoreThanEver

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Win up to $150,000 -while also supporting those who need it most in Wood Buffalo- with the Really Really Really Big Christmas Cash Draw!! Get your tickets at www.uw5050.ca. Sponsored by Mix 103.7 fm 100.5 Cruz FM Syncrude Canada Ltd. #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

Get your tickets before it's too late! #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

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Make your way to Boston Pizza (Fort McMurray) (Timberlea Location) where a portion of sales from anything purchased today will benefit United Way FMWB!! Eat, drink and support our community! * Full Red Menu details and schedule at fmwbunitedway.com. #localloveymm #nowmorethanever #communitypartner

It's your chance to win BIG just in time for the holidays with the Really Really Really Big Christmas Cash Draw! Guaranteed prize of $50,000 with up to $150,000 to be won! Get your tickets today at www.uw5050.ca Sponsored by Mix 103.7 fm 100.5 Cruz FM & Syncrude Canada Ltd. #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

Get your tickets for the Really Really Really Big Christmas Cash Draw for a chance to win up to $150,000 while also supporting local social profit agencies and programs! Tickets at: www.UW5050.ca Sponsored by Mix 103.7 fm 100.5 Cruz FM & Syncrude Canada #localloveymm #nowmorerhanever

Check out this Christmas Cross Stitch-A-Long fundraiser hosted by our agency partner The Support Through Housing Team Society! #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

We are thrilled to be a part of #ChewforCharity each year! Thank you Boston Pizza - TImberlea & Downtown, Fort McMurray for finding a creative way to keep this event possible during these unprecedented times! Congratulations to the winners Fort McMurray Search & Rescue Society, St. Aidans Society & Girls Inc of Northern Alberta #localloveymm

Congratulations to Crystal Hulme, the winner of Finning Canada’s cash draw in support of United Way! Thank you to Finning for hosting this draw and to all ticket purchasers for showing your #locallove! #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

NorthStar Ford Lincoln SVT is showing their #locallove with a 50/50 raffle in support of United Way! Get your tickets before November 22nd for a chance to take home half the jackpot! https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/northstarford #localloveymm #nowmorethanever #communitypartner

Share your favorite recipes for many to enjoy with this UW fundraiser hosted by The Hub Family Resource Centre #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

Check out the video below to learn more about our agency partner Local HERO Foundation and how United Way supports them! And be sure to stop by STACS Fine Food Chef 2 You today for a delicious #RedMenu meal! #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

Legacy Counselling Centre has teamed up with Custom Treasures - Ornament Shop for a fundraiser in support of United Way! Here’s how you can help: Join the Facebook group- Legacy Counselling Orament Fundraising Event- to view all available ornaments. You can order and pay directly through this group (just make sure to identify that you are ordering through the LCC fundraiser) and a portion of each order will go directly to United Way FMWB! ... Orders will be available for pick-up at the end of November. #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

The #RedMenuYMM campaign continues today Show your #locallove and stop by STACS Fine Food Chef 2 You to grab some delicious food (and support Wood Buffalo)! * A portion of sales from each Red Menu date benefits our 2020 Community Campaign! Full Red Menu campaign schedule at fmwbunitedway.com. #localloveymm #nowmorethanever #communitypartner

Winner winner, chicken dinner! Syncrude Canada Ltd. has drawn the winning ticket numbers for the below draws: Cash Draw: #1803 Yeti Gift Package: #0303... Gift Card Package: #0033 Lotto Tree Package: # 0409 ** All winners have all been contacted. Syncrude would like to thank everyone for their participation and support of the United Way of Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo raffle! #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

The #ToolsforSchool program ensures local children have the tools they need to be school ready without financial barriers! This morning, United Way Community Investment Coordinators Shawna and Kayla dropped off remaining Tools for School kits to our community partners at the Fort McMurray Catholic Schools and Fort McMurray Public School Division! #localloveymm #nowmorethanever #toolsforschool

Get your tickets for this DELICIOUS fundraiser by The Centre of Hope Fort McMurray! #localloveymm #nowmorethanever

Hungry yet? Head to MR MIKES, all day long to grab some food and/or drinks while also supporting Wood Buffalo! Thanks to our agency partner- Wood Buffalo Wellness Society - Mark Amy Treatment Centre- for sharing their impact in the community and how United Way supports them! ... #redmenuymm #localloveymm

Not sure what to do for lunch or dinner? Head to MR MIKES for this week's #RedMenuYMM day! * A portion of sales from each Red Menu restaurant date will benefit the 2020 Community Campaign! Full Red Menu schedule and details at fmwbunitedway.com. ... #localloveymm #nowmorethanever #communitypartner

TOMORROW! #redmenuYMM

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Poverty is #HiddenAllAroundUs Poverty Reduction and Homelessness Awareness Week is October 13th-17th. Visit fmwbunitedway.com for a full schedule of events. Poverty Reduction Network - Wood Buffalo #localloveymm

We are so thankful to have RE/MAX Fort McMurray as a champion of United Way and our community! Through their annual golf tournament, Re/Max raised $20,000 that will help support our community's most vulnerable through United Way funded programs and initiatives! Thank you RE/MAX for your unwavering support!