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Laurier employees generously support holiday initiatives for those in need
Jan. 22, 2024
Print | PDFWilfrid Laurier University employees ended 2023 by giving generously to campus and community initiatives that support community members in need. Laurier extends heartfelt thanks to faculty and staff for giving back to our host communities.
Laurier’s Holiday Blood Drive
Blood donors in the Laurier community rolled up their sleeves to support Canadian Blood Services during the holiday blood drive. Laurier contributed 55 donations during the holiday blood drive for a total of 494 donations – 105% of its annual pledge goal – in 2023. Nineteen new blood donors joined Laurier’s Partners for Life team during the holiday blood drive.
Laurier has pledged 475 blood donations for 2024. Join Laurier’s Partners for Life team and make giving blood part of your plans for 2024.
Deanne Piticco (pictured right), director of alumni relations, made her 25th donation on Dec. 1 to honour the legacy of friend and classmate Heidi Schlumpf.
Sarah’s Toy Drive
Organized by Financial Resources, the sixth annual Sarah's Toy Drive received generous support from Laurier employees honouring the legacy of giving established by colleague Sarah Wilkinson, who passed away in August 2018. Hundreds of toys, gift packs and gift cards have been distributed by Salvation Army staff to youth in need throughout Kitchener, Waterloo and Brantford.
Dozens of toys and gift cards collected through Sarah’s Toy Drive.
Cold Weather Kits Campaign
Organized by Laurier’s Special Constable Service, the Cold Weather Kits campaign received more than 750 items – including socks, toques, blankets and toiletries – donated by Laurier employees to help those experiencing homelessness stay warm during the winter months. Sixty-five kits have been distributed in partnership with St. Leonard’s Community Services in Brantford and the Salvation Army in Waterloo Region.
Special Constable Service members assembled more than 65 cold weather kits for distribution in Waterloo Region and Brant.
Food Bank Fundraiser
The Department of Economics in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics hosted its sixth annual holiday fundraiser in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Generously supported by faculty, staff, students and alumni, the drive collected more than $8,000. Faculty members dressed in festive attire to encourage colleagues to support the fundraiser in the spirit of holiday giving.
Faculty and staff from the Department of Economics in festive attire.
Annual United Way Campaign
During a month-long campaign in October, Laurier employees raised more than $58,000 for Brant United Way and United Way Waterloo Region Communities. Funds raised will help provide basic needs including food and shelter, mental health support, and programs to mitigate isolation.