Local issues require local solutions.
Join us in showing your local love as we address the challenges of today and build a better, stronger tomorrow—for everyone who lives here. Your donation makes a meaningful difference and helps everyone across Oxford County thrive.
United Way Oxford offers several flexible ways to contribute and create lasting change. Explore each option below to learn more about how you can make an impact. And then choose what’s best for you.
One Time Gift
Want to donate online?
Giving online is quick and easy! Make a one-time donation and help support United Way Oxford’s work.
Part of a workplace campaign?
You can attribute your online donation to your company’s campaign total..
Want to give in person?
If you would like to make an in-person donation, please call us at 519-539-3851 or visit our office at 447 Hunter St., Woodstock, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Cash, cheque and credit card donations accepted.
Monthly Donation
When you become a United Way Oxford monthly donor, you’ll join a community of donors who are helping to strengthen communities across Oxford County. Together, your consistent and reliable donations will connect thousands of local people to the programs and services they need, when they need them most.
Leadership Giving
Leadership donors have the power to be instruments of change. They inspire others and create hope for tomorrow.
With a donation of $1,200 or more, our Leadership-level donors are ready to drive change, willing to set a powerful example, and become part of the solution to our community’s complex social issues.
With the Leadership Challenge Grant, sponsored by Maglin Site Furniture, your new leadership gift or any increase you make to your current leadership gift will be matched! Doubling the impact of your donation!
In Honour Donation
Say thank you, make a gift in recognition, or remember someone special by donating in their honour.
A donation to United Way Oxford is a great way to show you care, and you’ll be making a difference in the lives of so many in our community.
Planned Giving
Planned giving refers to any major gift made as part of a donor’s overall financial and/or estate planning while living or after death.
These gifts can include equity, life insurance, real estate, personal property, or cash. When you make a planned gift, you not only address the current issues impacting our community but also ensure their ongoing resolution in the future.
A planned gift to United Way Oxford continues to make an impact beyond your lifetime, ensuring that your generosity benefits future generations.
Create a lasting legacy with a cause that is close to your heart.
Gifts of Securities
Donate stocks, bonds, or mutual funds and take advantage of tax benefits!
Simply Gifts of securities are the most tax-effective way to donate to United Way Oxford, providing tax benefits while helping your friends and neighbours in need.
Gifts of appreciated assets, such as securities, are very popular and may provide you with even greater tax benefits than charitable gifts made in cash.
Donations of publicly listed securities to United Way are exempt from all capital gains taxation. Please speak with your financial advisor to learn how this would work for you.
To donate stocks, bonds or mutual funds to United Way Oxford, simply send us your completed Gift of Securities Transfer Form to finance@unitedwayoxford.ca or contact us at 519-539-3851. We are happy to work with you and your broker.
Corporate Sponsorship
We gratefully acknowledge the hundreds of loyal and generous companies, organizations and workplaces that support United Way Oxford. Many local businesses contribute to the impact that United Way makes on our community through a corporate gift; in fact, hundreds of local businesses are uniting with United Way to make our community stronger by making a financial investment.
United Way Oxford hosts special events and engagement opportunities throughout the year, and sponsors help make their success possible. Consider supporting the United Way campaign through one of these initiatives as a presenting or supporting sponsor and show the community the importance of giving back.
Learn more about how a partnership with United Way Oxford could benefit your company and your employee team. There are many different ways to get involved.
For more information, email: campaign@unitedwayoxford.ca
Tax Benefits
Your donation of cash, securities, and other assets to United Way is eligible for valuable charitable tax credits, which can reduce the federal and provincial income tax you pay every year.
The chart below demonstrates the considerable tax savings at various giving levels*:
Charitable Tax Savings
Donation Amount
Total Tax Savings
Actual Cost to Donor
$100
$20
$80
$200
$40
$160
$500
$160
$340
$1,000
$361
$639
$5,000
$1,968
$3,032
Reduce Capital Gains Taxes
In most cases, donating appreciated stocks, mutual funds or stock options means you pay no tax on the capital gains. Or save your charitable tax credits for future tax returns within 5 years of the transaction.
*These examples are based on an annual taxable income of less than $246,752 in the province of Ontario. Please consult a financial advisor to learn more.