www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, June 16, 2017 | 6 New United Way: stronger together Our philosophy has always been in our name — UNITED. At United Way, we work best when we work together. We accomplish most when we work with employ- ers and donors, with volunteers and partners, and with sponsors and community agencies. We are at our best when we join forces. Now, four United Ways have become one. We have ‘United.’ In April, the United Ways of Burlington/Hamilton, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville amalgamated into a single new organization: United Way Halton & Hamilton. Our new United Way serves more than one mil- lion people in communities from Stoney Creek to Acton and while our mission is unchanged, what is different is the organization that works to deliver on that mission. As we evolve, we are maintaining our focus on the individual communities that make up our newly ex- panded ‘hometown,’ so our donors will still be able to give locally and to know that their contributions will stay close to home. You will always be able to support your closest neighbours. That is the cornerstone of our work. The money you give in Oakville will support agen- cies and programs in Oakville. That's our promise to you. United Way Halton & Hamilton offers a stronger team of dedicated professionals, more efficient ad- ministrative processes and a scope that allows us to tackle the many social issues that cross municipal boundaries. This amalgamation will give our new United Way the tools to have an even greater community impact as we pursue the mission that has been so powerful for so long: To improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. This is an exciting time for your United Way. The changes we are undertaking today will en- hance our community impact for years and decades to come. Please take some time to get to know your new United Way. The staff and volunteers here at United Way Hal- ton & Hamilton look forward to working with you to continue improving lives locally. Together, we are stronger. — Guest editorial by Jeff Vallentin, Chief Executive Officer, United Way Halton & Hamilton Web: uwhh.ca Twitter: @unitedwayhh Facebook: United WayHH The Oakville i Letters will be edited for clarity, length, legal considerations and ggammar. In order to be published all letters must contain the name, address and phone number of the author. Letters should be addressed to: The Editor, Oakville Beaver, 5046 Mainway, Unit 2, Burlington ON L7L 521 or via email to ablackbum@ oakvillebeaver.com. The Beaver reserves the right to refuse to publish a letter. | his year is a momentous one for Canada | as we celebrate our 150th birthday. 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