Sports Charity Program

United Way’s Sports Charity Program provides a unique opportunity for Community Partners to work with high-profile West Australian sports codes in order to raise awareness and funds for its cause. Each year, United Way WA work with the sport codes to identify their focus and then selects a Community Partner[s].

West Coast Eagles Football Club
In 1989, United Way WA partnered with West Coast Eagles Football Club [WCEFC] to help build strong communities in Western Australia. Since its inception, WCEFC have supported more than 50 Community Partners. One year, the club’s focus was in the area of health and fitness so United Way WA united them with Community Partners, Foodbank and Diabetes Australia. During the course of that year, a number of projects and initiatives were undertaken including providing breakfast for disadvantaged schoolchildren who would otherwise go to school on an empty stomach.
 
The Sports Charity Program in the early days with Eagles' player Glen Jacovich.

 

Perth Glory
In 2007 Perth Glory became United Way's newest partner in the Sports Charity Program.
Perth Glory wished to support disadvantaged children and youth, and so were partnered with Uni Camp for Kids. During the year Perth Glory has held several soccer clinics for the children, as well as allocating them a game day, and attending fundraising events. 
As part of the Sports Charity Program Perth Glory players have also made player appearances at Community Partners Westcare Inc. and Dyslexia-Speld Foundation WA.
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