The United Way

October 31st was also the last day of The United Way annual campaign. Many people have been very busy during the campaign to raise funds for the United Way. The CN climb that I participated was just one of many events arranged by the United Way.

The United Way is a nation wide umbrella organization, and The Family Service Association of Toronto (FSAT) is a member. The fundraising campaign that is held in Toronto distributes money back to its member agencies in Toronto. FSAT is one of the largest recipients of The United Way.

Some people argue that The United Way consume too much of the raised funds to finance its own administration. If the member agencies raised the money themselves they would get more out of it. People who disagree say that The United Way spares the member agencies from the administrations of raising money themselves and is more effective in that way, which is beneficial for social work. I have no opinion in this matter, since I have never seen any evaluation that could have some clarifying input, but I am glad that I had a chance to be involved to raise money for a good cause.