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Case Study: United Way - Any Way We Can

Colin Macdonald • October 3, 2024

The Challenge

United Way Greater Toronto is in the midst of embarking on their most ambitious campaign ever — a bold, 10-year vision to transform the GTA into a place where everyone, in every neighbourhood, has everything they need to thrive, today and into the future.​​​ 


​​They know that it’s going to take all of us, working together, doing everything we can, to fight for a GTA we know is possible for today, tomorrow and for future generations.​​​ 


To get there, we must acknowledge that this work is hard, messy and does not happen overnight. But United Way — backed by decades of experience working in and with community — is digging in to spread the word to get this work done. And together with public support, they know they can do it.​​​ 


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A man and a woman wearing branded cowboy hats are posing for a picture. Buckle Up Tour 2024.
A woman selling Bud Light in branded merch. Buckle Up Tour 2024.

The Collaboration


From the onset of our conversations, the United Way team made it clear that they needed some promotional collateral that would support their campaign assets in an effort to further amplify their message. 


With United Way’s powerful slogan for this campaign: “ANY WAY WE CAN”, we were tasked with helping their team create merchandise to highlight the message in an effort to support their ongoing marketing initiatives.


In collaboration with United Way, we loved the idea of adding the expression “Packed with Purpose” on the tote bag as a clever way to highlight the dual meanings of the phrase. On one hand, tote bags are literally packed with items when people use them for shopping, carrying books, or daily essentials. On the other hand, the phrase conveys a deeper message about intentionality, suggesting that the person or the brand using the tote bag stands for something more.

The Result

With the bags and mugs out in the city and the other campaign elements in motion, the next mission for United Way is getting their empowering message out there, so they can get the job done. 


United Way is working to fight local poverty and its interconnected issues - ensuring vital services are close to home, while enabling innovative solutions to local challenges for lasting change. 


Building community takes community. And together, we can – we will - build a GTA for all, today and for the future ahead, where no one gets left behind. Any way we can. 


Please click on the link below to find out more: 



www.unitedwaygt.org 


 

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