It’s a bold goal for United Way Hastings and Prince Edward.
“In order to get there, we need to grow by about 10 per cent each of the ’25, ’26, ’27 and ’28 campaigns. It’s more than a goal, it’s a commitment to the future of our community.”
This year’s campaign chairs are Victor and Jodi Cooper.
“Our strength is in the team around us,” said Victor Cooper. “We’re fortunate to have an incredible campaign cabinet of volunteers who are just as committed as we are to rallying support. With their energy and passion, we know this ambitious goal is within reach.”
This year’s cabinet members are:
Caley Weese – McDougall Insurance & Financial
Taylor Russett – The Grind & Vine/Lafferty’s Menswear
Katie Sherratt – Starboard Communications/The Babes of Quinte Podcast
Jennifer Aylsworth – Hastings County
Hunter Fargey – CIBC
Erik Rozema-Seaton – Alliance Patient Transfer
Sarah Sparks – Ministry of Children, Youth and Social Services Information and Information Technology Cluster Jennifer Anderson – North Hastings Children’s Services
Allisha Pelletier – 46 North Productions/Allisha at The Social
Alejandro Neckles – Sprout IQ Publishing Group
Autumn Clarke – Honours Degree Student – Teacher Education and Social Justice, Trent University
Dr. Julie Gowthorpe, RSW – Gowthorpe Therapists
Allyson Tufts – Allyson Tufts Bereavement Services
Maj. Hamza Qayyum – CFB 8 Wing Trenton
MWO Mat Poulin – CFB 8 Wing Trenton
Matt DeMille – Executive Chef, Co-Owner/Partner, DeMille Culinary Group / Matt’s Good Food
Erin DeMille – Mill Studio Ceramics, Co-Owner/Partner, DeMille Culinary Group / Matt’s Good Food
“We aren’t doing this alone — and that’s the beauty of United Way,” added Jodi Cooper. “Our cabinet, our donors, our community partners — they’re all part of this effort. Together, we can take on a challenge this big and ensure the supports people rely on are there when they’re needed most.”
There are many ways for community members to donate to the campaign.
- Give online at www.unitedwayhpe.ca
- Respond to the fall direct mail campaign landing in mailboxes across the region
- Participate in payroll deduction campaigns at your workplace — or start one if your workplace doesn’t yet have one
- Take part in community events coming this fall in support of United Way HPE
