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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. Since the mid 70s, the United Way - Centraide Movement in Canada has grown and adapted quickly to embrace the diversity of evolving communities.

• 1887 first United Community campaign organized in Denver, Colorado
• 1917 federated campaigns began in Montréal and Toronto
• 1922 federation for community service began in Winnipeg
• 1935 Red Feather started in Québec City and the Community Chest in Regina
• 1939 a national organization began
• 1945 there were 36 federations raising $7,182,787
• 1950 there were 65 federations
• 1957 adoption of the national association title "Community Funds and Councils of Canada"
• 1972 Community Funds and Councils of Canada became incorporated on April 1st and became a separate body from the Canadian Council on Social Development
• 1973 adoption of the name United Way
• 1974 in November, the national association name was changed to United Way of Canada
• 1975 adoption of the name Centraide
• 1978 United Way of Canada and the Canadian Council on Social Development had completely separated
• 1978 United Way of Canada - Centraide Canada signed a formal agreement with United Way of America through United Way International
• 1979 there were over 70 United Ways - Centraides raising $84,872,760
• 1996 the United Way - Centraide hand symbol was registered in Canada
• 1998 United Ways - Centraides in Canada developed and approved Cost of Fundraising Guidelines to help standardize reporting
• 1998 United Ways - Centraides in Canada developed and approved a Statement of Principles of Donors' Rights
• 1999 United Ways - Centraides in Canada approve Minimum Membership Requirements to belong to United Way of Canada - Centraide Canada and to use the name and logo of United Way in their community.
• 2002 United Ways - Centraides in Canada approved a new comprehensive Membership Agreement to enhance their capacity to work together to fulfill our mission of building stronger communities.
• 2003 United Ways - Centraides in Canada approved a new Mission Statement, Aspirations and Values

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