MEMORANDUM C ¢ UJ N C

Mayor and Council September 30th, 1977 OCT 3 1977

Alderman John J. Keryluk

Re: United Way Grant

I have had a survey done with regard to United Way Grants in the Lower
Mainland. Of the ten municipalities surveyed, seven contribute, three
do not. Those contributing are: Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows,
New Westminster, West Vancouver, North Vancouver City, and Burnaby.
Those not contributing are: Port Moody, Surrey and North Vancouver
District. The average contribution is approximately $3,000. The
highest contribution in 1976 was $9,000. from one municipality, the
smallest was $150.

As local Area Chairman, I would be remiss if f did not draw to the
attention of Council the very real need for sharing a responsibility
with the community in saying "YES" and giving the United Way.

I am aware that the City of Port Coquitlam has not, as a matter of

policy, given grants to any organization for the past seven years, I ;
am also aware of the fact that most individuals, businesses and corporations
in our.community have already given. I also know, from experience, of

some who haven't. '

May I point out to Council that the United Way of Vancouver and the
Lower Mainland is a combined appeal on behalf of 135 member agencies
serving those in need. This is the reason why I would urge Council to
exempt one organization only from the "no grants" policy -- this being

the United Way.

On October 3rd, all residences in the Lower: Mainland will have received

in the mail, an appeal for a donation to the United Way. If Council is
not prepared to support the United Way by at least a token contribution,
is it any wonder that some of our citizens are skeptical? Let us consider
at least a symbolic approval by a contribution, matching at least that

‘of the smallest grant in 1976 - $150.00,

The United Way can only;be a success when the whole community gets

behind it as surely it must. The need has never been greater. Please,
SAY YES.

Respectfully submitted,

John J. Keryluk

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