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1. What is the NDWCC? The National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) provides Defence Team members with a direct line to donate to over 86,000 charities, including numerous organizations with strong ties to Canada’s military. Throughout this annual campaign, public servants can support United Way, HealthPartners or any other registered Canadian charity of their choosing. The Halifax and Shearwater region campaign will run from September 9 – December 13, 2024. 

2. What is the 2024 campaign slogan and theme? This year’s NDWCC slogan is ‘Take Flight for Good’. The slogan was chosen to help remind us that that if we work together to achieve our goals, we can “fly together” while helping to improve our community.

3. How can members donate/participate? Strong Defence Team participation is highly encouraged and is imperative to the success of the 2024 NDWCC. Defence Team members in the Halifax and Shearwater region, both military and civilian, are encouraged to participate in any way they can. Whether planning an in-person or virtual event or participating in a fundraiser; donating through ePledge; or volunteering with a local charitable organization, each individual contribution matters. For online fundraising ideas, ePledging instructions and more, visit https://tridentnewspaper.com/ndwcc2024/ndwcc-get-involved/.

4. What is ePledge? ePledge is a secure, convenient (web based & mobile friendly) and simple way you can donate through payroll deduction, credit card, or PayPal. When you use ePledge, you can choose the charity/charities to which you’d like to donate from a Canadian registered charity drop-down menu. You can set up monthly deductions from your paycheque and will receive an immediate emailed confirmation of your gift. Using ePledge also ensures that you automatically receive a tax receipt for whatever way you choose to contribute. 

5. How do I ePledge? If you want to ePledge, please:

  • Visit https://uwco.ca/gcwcc/donate 
  • Select your organization – National Defence.
  • Section your location – There are three categories for local Defence Team members; please choose the option that applies to you: Canadian Forces Members (other regions) OR Civilian employees (other regions) OR Employees of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces (NPF) (other regions).
  • You will then see the options to log in to your existing account (if you used e-pledge last year). As well as the options to give to United Way, Health Partners, ProjectBe, and another Registered Charity.
  • Add in your total yearly donation dollar amount to any of the charitable options.
  • At the top right corner, you will see a summary where you click Review & Donate.
  • You will be brought to a Donation Summary page. Review and click Next.
  • You will then be brought to your Donation Details. You will add in your workplace email. 
  • You will then add your name, your workplace address and (if desired) your home phone number.
  • Identify your Employment Type using the drop-down Employment Type menu.
  • Select your Location/Base (CFB Halifax or CFB Shearwater).
  • Select your unit.
  • Select your group.
  • Next, choose your payment option – (payroll, one-time credit card, monthly credit card). If choosing payroll, it will breakdown your donation into your 26 paychecks. You will be required to add in your PRI then click confirm.
  • If you chose credit card it will ask you to add in your credit card information and click confirm.
  • You will receive a confirmation email from the GCWCC that your e-pledge has been received.
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/campaign/charitable/give-now.html

Visual guide on how to ePledge

6. Will there be NDWCC fundraising events this year? Please visit https://tridentnewspaper.com/ndwcc2024/ndwcc-eventsinitiatives/ for the most up-to-date list of confirmed fundraising and awareness events in the local region.

7. What local and national health/social/community issues should I consider when deciding how to donate? Everyone gives for a reason. Maybe you or someone you love has been affected by cancer. Perhaps you’ve struggled to put food on the table and would like to support a food bank. By donating to the NDWCC, your contribution will power a whole network of compassion and community supports for those who need it most. With your help, local and national charitable organizations are able to provide health education and research; safe shelter; nutritious meals; connection; and opportunities for marginalized people in our community to live a better life. If you don’t know which charity(ies) to support, you’re in luck! Researching the great work done by registered Canadian charities online is easy to do. Use the following links to get you started on your journey:

8. Why do Defence Team members give to this campaign each year? There are 10,000+ military and civilian Defence Team members employed in the Halifax and Shearwater region, which means there are likely 10,000+ reasons our members give to the campaign. Our participation during the NDWCC each year – both individually and as a Defence family – makes a significant and positive impact in communities here Nova Scotia and across Canada. 

9. What charities are supported through United Way? There are 35 organizations that run life-changing programs supported by the United Way Community Fund. To view a list of these organizations, please visit: https://www.unitedwayhalifax.ca/community-fund/

10. What charities are supported through HealthPartners? HealthPartners is your connection to 17 of Canada’s most respected and well-known health charities, which represent some of the most devastating chronic diseases and serious illnesses faced by Canadians. Learn about these charities at https://www.healthpartners.ca/

11. Where can members go for more information? For more information on the 2024 Halifax and Shearwater region NDWCC campaign, members can contact their local respective NDWCC unit coordinators. Make sure to follow CFB Halifax on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, read Trident newspaper articles, and monitor your forces email account for additional news and updates. Finally, check out https://tridentnewspaper.com/ndwcc2024/ndwcc-resources/ for fundraising ideas, website links and other content that will help you this campaign season.

12. Who is part of the 2024 NDWCC campaign team? Click here for a full list of NDWCC campaign team members and their contact details.