Community Involvement

With an almost 100-year history in Canada, UMA's people are passionate about the communities we live and work in. We are actively involved in numerous professional associations, non-profit organizations and volunteer activities to enhance our communities, at home and around the world.

At a corporate level:

• UMA has supported the United Way since 1960. The firm matches all employee donations at 50%. Our 2007 campaign raised more than $99,000 – our highest total ever!
• In December 2008, UMA redirected $10,000 budgeted for holiday cards to charity, donating the amount to the Canadian Association of Food Banks.
• UMA sponsors 13 scholarships to encourage young people to pursue careers in engineering-related fields.

At a regional level:

• UMA in Ontario participated in the 2007 Canstruction competition, contributing more than 3,000 pounds of food to the Daily Bread Food Bank.
• Our Winnipeg office is a major supporter of Canadian Blood Services' Partners for Life donation program and received an "Outstanding Achievement" award in 2006 for their efforts.

• UMA Calgary contributed to the Parkdale Playground Renewal, donating volunteer hours and a train structure (pictured above) to the transportation-themed playground for children aged 2 to 12.