\nHelping Students Stay On Track<\/a>
\nA Long-Standing Community Commitment<\/a>
\nMore Than A Donation<\/a><\/p>\n
For the 2026 United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent campaign<\/a>, Stellantis employees and retirees contributed a combined $825,670.26 CAD (or about $581,134 USD). That makes it the largest single United Way donation in the Windsor-Essex region and marks an 11% increase over the previous campaign.<\/p>\n The announcement was made at Catholic Central High School, one of the schools involved in United Way\u2019s On Track To Success (OTTS) program. The setting made sense. This was not just about writing a large check. It was about helping students and families get the tools, guidance and support they need to move forward.<\/p>\n \u2191 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n For Mopar fans, Windsor Assembly Plant is already a familiar name. It is home to the Chrysler Pacifica and now plays a key role in building the new Dodge Charger. At the United Way event, a refreshed 2027 Chrysler Pacifica<\/a> and a Dodge Charger<\/a> were front and center, but they were not there just for show.<\/p>\n Both vehicles were filled with backpacks and school supplies that were handed out to students after the donation announcement. It was a simple but powerful reminder that these vehicles are built by people who live in the same communities they support.<\/p>\n That is what makes this story stand out. Stellantis, Unifor Local 444<\/a> and Unifor Local 195<\/a> did not just make a corporate appearance. Employees and retirees stepped up through their own giving, helping support programs that directly impact local families.<\/p>\n Helping Students Stay On Track<\/p>\n \u2191 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n A major focus of the donation will be United Way\u2019s OTTS program. OTTS is designed to help young people graduate from high school and move into college, university or skilled trades.<\/p>\n The program goes beyond classroom help. It provides academic support, mentoring, mental health resources, career exploration and financial assistance for students and their families. For many students, that kind of support can make the difference between falling behind and finding a path forward.<\/p>\n The funds raised by Stellantis employees and retirees will also help support access to technology, school-age academic programs, mental health counseling and the regional food bank network. Those are practical needs that hit close to home for families across Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.<\/p>\n \u2191 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cOur employees and retirees continue to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to strengthening the communities where we live and work,\u201d said President Trevor Longley, Stellantis Canada. \u201cThrough their generosity, we are helping ensure local students and families have access to essential support, from education and technology to mental health resources, so they can succeed in the year ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGiving back has always been a part of what Windsor Assembly Plant does,\u201d said President James Stewart, Unifor Local 444. \u201cThe incredible support shown by Unifor Local 444 members and Stellantis employees and retirees during this United Way campaign reflects their commitment to helping build stronger, healthier communities throughout Windsor, Essex and Chatham-Kent. Every donation matters, and together we are helping ensure that vital programs and services remain available to those who need them most.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cStellantis, Unifor Local 444 and 195 have been extraordinary partners who share our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Their continued generosity reflects a deep commitment to helping young people reach their full potential through education and the support they need to thrive,\u201d said CEO Lorraine Goddard, United Way Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent. \u201cTogether, we\u2019re creating opportunities that will strengthen our community for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n In an industry that often focuses on horsepower, production numbers, EVs, hybrids and the next big product reveal, this is the kind of story that shows the human side of the auto business. Behind every Pacifica and Charger rolling out of Windsor are workers, retirees and families who care about the community around them.<\/p>\n \u2191 Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n The contribution is impressive on its own, but the bigger picture is what that money can do. It helps keep students connected to school, gives families access to support, and backs programs that can change long-term outcomes.<\/p>\n For Stellantis Canada, Windsor Assembly Plant and the Unifor locals involved, this campaign is another reminder that the Mopar community is about more than the vehicles. It is also about the people who build them, the families they support and the neighborhoods they continue to lift up.<\/p>\n You can support United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent by visiting www.weareunited.com\/donate<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t \t\t\tRobert S. Miller<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Image-492.jpeg\")
Stellantis Employees and Retirees Contributed A Combined $825,670.26 To The United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Campaign. (Unifor).
\nBuilt In Windsor, Backing Windsor<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Image-496.jpeg\")
Stellantis Employees and Retirees Contributed A Combined $825,670.26 To The United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Campaign. (Unifor).
\nA Long-Standing Community Commitment<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Image-494.jpeg\")
Stellantis Employees and Retirees Contributed A Combined $825,670.26 To The United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Campaign. (Unifor).
\nMore Than A Donation<\/p>\n![\"Robert](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782774490_862_e7ffc7c34349b9d01cde865b3bbcf944f1b843c95b3f60b14675c59ec8016dd1.png\")
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