Why Give?
The Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) is an extension of what we do as public servants to improve the lives of Canadians.
In 2023, public servants and retirees gave $28.97 million to charities across Canada through the GCWCC.
To see the impacts our contributions make, we invite you to read touching stories of the people whose lives have been changed by donations through the GCWCC.
Testimonials and stories
How HealthPartners Helped
“I couldn't lift my right arm. My vision was off, and I couldn’t talk. It was awful.” - Samantha
How United Way Centraide Helped
Rose wants to be the first Indigenous prime minister—and she’s on the right path...
Where to Give
The GCWCC is about helping People and Communities. You can choose the causes and charities that mean the most to you.
United Way Centraide is committed to helping people and families across Canada build better lives. We do this by moving people from poverty to possibility, helping kids be all they can be, and building strong and healthy communities.
HealthPartners: We Are Your Neighbours. When it comes to health, we are here for you, in 1,200 communities across the country. Your donations helps our 17 member charities save the lives of those you love.
Your donation directly supports life-changing research and a wide range of programs and services that benefit millions of people in Canada from coast to coast through our 17 member charities.
The Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign allows you to donate to any registered Canadian charity close to your heart. Click for the list of the 86,000 charities you can choose to support.
Where do my donations go?
Your gifts to United Way Centraide build stronger communities by:
- Providing to children and youth support they need to have a great start in life, do well in school, and reach their full potential.
- Helping people who experience barriers in our communities’ access resources and opportunities they need to realize a brighter future.
- Creating vibrant neighbourhoods and communities where everyone can experience a sense of belonging and connection.
Your donation to HealthPartners supports:
- Researchers on the cutting edge of fighting disease, discovering treatments and cures for over 400 chronic diseases.
- Enhanced quality of life for families in Canada living with chronic disease, like wigs for cancer patients, counselling for families, equipment loans, and support programs for caregivers.
- Improvement of accessibility and development of disease prevention strategies to reduce barriers.
- Development of educational tools for disease management, prevention, treatment, and caregiving. Plus, awareness campaigns break the stigma and encourage early diagnosis.
How can I donate
Giving is easy and secure.
Payroll deduction
Spread your donations over the year by giving monthly directly from your pay.
- Your donation will appear on your T4A or Relevé 1 (Quebec) slip the following year, so you don’t have to keep track of multiple receipts.
Credit Card
Give a one-time credit card donation or spread out your donation with monthly donations.
- One-time credit card donations will be processed immediately.
- For monthly donations, the charges will occur on the 15th day of each month.
PayPal
Make a one-time PayPal donation through ePledge and choose to immediately receive a tax receipt by email.
- On the ePledge form, checking off the PayPal button allows you to proceed to the PayPal site. If you don’t have a PayPal account, you can create one at PayPal
- The “merchant” name is "United Way East Ontario".
- The charge will occur immediately.
Get to know the GCWCC
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In 2023, 61,780 GCWCC donors raised $28,893,930
Federal retirees donated $4,009,760
Federal employees raised $24,884,170
Including $2,662,173 raised by 14,271 donors in support of ProjectBe
The impact of your generosity
United Way
Centraide
- $11,752,667 donated
Your gifts helped:
- people experiencing homeless to access affordable, safe and permanent places to live
- empower children and youths to grow, succeed and be all they can be
- move people from poverty to possibility
- build stronger, more inclusive, communities for everyone
Health Partners
PartenaireSanté
- $7,208,684 donated
Your gifts helped:
- research new treatments, cures and earlier diagnosis
- provide information on disease prevention and management
- fund programs and support for people impacted by chronic disease
- create a healthier Canada
Other registered Canadian charities – $9,932,580 invested
Thank you!
Your generous gifts are making a real impact in the lives of Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
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