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United Way of Canada [1 record]

Record 1 2017-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
CONT

The United Way - Centraide Movement had its roots in Canada in early part of the 20th century. At that time, Catholic, Protestant and Jewish charities began to raise funds to strengthen their communities. Over the years, the United Way - Centraide was known as the Red Feather, the Community Chest, and the United Appeal. In the 1970s, these organizations adopted the name of United Way and Centraide. United Way of Canada - Centraide Canada (UWC-CC) is a national organization created in 1939 and supported by 126 member United Ways and Centraides (UWs-Cs) in Canada. It acts as a voice for the members within the Canadian voluntary sector and international level. Each UW-C is an autonomous organization operated by a voluntary Board of Directors chosen from the community it serves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
CONT

Le Mouvement Centraide - United Way a pris naissance au Canada, au début du XXe siècle. À l'époque, les associations de bienfaisance catholiques, protestantes et juives commençaient à recueillir des fonds afin de venir en aide aux plus démunis de leur milieu respectif. Au cours des années, le Mouvement a adopté divers noms : la Plume Rouge, la Caisse de bienfaisance et United Appeal. Dans les années 70, ces organismes ont décidé de retenir le nom Centraide et United Way. Centraide Canada - United Way of Canada est une organisation pancanadienne créée en 1939 et financée par 126 Centraide - United Way membres au Canada. L'organisation se fait le porte-parole de ses membres au sein du secteur bénévole canadien et à l'échelle internationale. Chaque Centraide - United Way est une entité autonome gérée par un conseil d'administration composé de bénévoles choisis dans le milieu desservi.

Key term(s)
  • Fédération des œuvres
  • Fédération des œuvres et campagnes collectives

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