We are delighted that over 250 businesses across the city are presently participating in the payroll deduction program. This is a great opportunity to get involved, give back and be recognized by your community.

Those who participate are invited to a formal awards dinner held in February. Company names are published by the local media, highlighted on our website and listed in the United Way Annual report which is distributed to business and government leaders throughout the city and region.

Immediate advantages:

Payroll deduction offers minimal effort on your part and can result in maximum benefit for your employees and your community.

It is an easy payment plan, which allows you to pledge support over a twelve month period, whereby each month an installment is automatically deducted.

How it works:

Some firms express concern that the payroll deduction might cause problems for the Payroll Department. However this is not the case because the deductions for the United Way are handled in the same way as the standard Income Tax, E.I. and CPP deductions.

• Pledge cards are collected from employees indicating how much they wish to contribute on a "per pay" basis.


• Deductions usually begin on the first pay of the calendar year.


• Deductions are remitted to the United Way office, monthly or quarterly.


• Contributions appear on employee T-4 slips. No other receipt is required. Our Registered Charitable Registration number is 12982 0387 RR0001.

Why employees prefer it:

Employees can spread their charitable donation payments over a year, which gives a cash flow advantage.

T-4 receipting is expedient and ensures employees will not lose a receipt or forget a charitable deduction.

Payroll deduction encourages generous charitable giving, creating a greater corporate profile and a stronger community.

It demonstrates employer commitment to the community.

Interested? Contact us for more information:

United Way of Thunder Bay
1093 Barton Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario
PB 5N3

Tel: (807) 623-6420
Fax: (807) 623-6180
Email: email@unitedway-tbay.on.ca

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