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Four Payworks staff standing on a beach holding two garbage bags. Text reads, “pay it forward”.

Pay It Forward | Nov 19, 2022

First annual Payworks shoreline cleanup

Litter affects water quality, is a health hazard and is often mistaken as food by wildlife. This past August, four Payworks staff members met up at Hirtle’s Beach in Kingsburg, Nova Scotia, to Pay it Forward (PIF) and do their part in helping keep...

Payworks staff volunteering. Text reads, “pay it forward”.

Pay It Forward | Nov 13, 2022

Fresh start, new perspective: the United Way Sponsored Executive experience

There’s something about the transition from summer to fall that calls for a fresh start. As adults, our “back to school”...

Pay It Forward | Oct 29, 2022

Paying it Forward as the “pilot” of a trishaw bicycle

For two hours each Wednesday morning over the past few months, Payworks Sales Consultant Jesse Aldridge has switched gears...

An arm with a Band-Aid on it with a small heart. Text reads, “pay it forward”.

Pay It Forward | Jun 11, 2022

National Blood Donor Week: “Silent superheroes”

Ready to roll up your sleeves? June 12-18 is National Blood Donor Week, and Tuesday, June 14 is World Blood Donor Day. These...

10 Payworks staff jumping in a park. Text reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | Apr 28, 2022

Celebrating #PayItForward Day with 2,217 volunteer hours and counting

We extend all of the high fives and gratitude to each and every one of our staff for making our communities a better place....

Payworks staff holding a letter. Text reads, "pay it forward".

Pay It Forward | Apr 16, 2022

How Payworks pen pals paid it forward to build community connections

While the COVID-19 pandemic required each of us to adjust and adapt in a wide variety of ways, one of the challenges felt...

Two hands holding a gift-wrapped present. Text reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | Mar 19, 2022

Staff return to volunteer for an all-time fave initiative

After almost two years of social distancing, three Payworks staff members were thrilled to spend their Pay it Forward (PIF) Day wrapping presents in support of the St. Amant Foundation this past holiday season. For many years, St. Amant has hosted...

11 Payworks staff volunteering at Harvest Manitoba. Text reads, “Pay it Forward”.

Pay It Forward | Mar 05, 2022

Members of Development Department shine as Harvest Stars

This past November, thirteen members of Payworks’ Development department became Harvest Manitoba stars by spending their Pay...

Five kids standing in a line with their hands on each other’s shoulders. The child at the front of the line is holding a basketball.

Pay It Forward | Nov 27, 2021

BC team “plays” it forward with The Kidsplay Foundation

One of the best parts of any Pay it Forward (PIF) Day for Payworks staff is learning more about the community organizations...

Eight Payworks staff taking a selfie on a bus ride. Text reads, “Pay it forward”.

Pay It Forward | Nov 14, 2021

Québec team pays it forward at Montréal’s annual “party in motion”

Montréal is one of Canada’s most sparkling gems – a beautiful, historical and welcoming community with a unique culture...

Text reads, "United Way Workplace Campaign: The BIG reveal".

Pay It Forward | Oct 22, 2021

The BIG reveal: Payworks’ 2021 United Way Workplace Campaign results

On October 7, we virtually gathered to celebrate the wrap-up of our national 2021 Payworks United Way Workplace Campaign. There were heartfelt speeches, prize draws and more than a few dropped jaws (is there a Zoom emoji for that?!) as we were once...