Our region is a great place to live. But growing gaps between rich and poor are creating a divide within our communities. Every day, people in our communities struggle to build better lives for themselves and their families. These challenges are fueled by serious social and economic barriers including poverty, mental illness and social isolation, among others, making it remarkably difficult to get ahead.
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When you support United Way, you’re helping to build a strong social safety net for members of your community. This means that people in all ages and stages of life have access to all the supports they need the most, when and where they need them.
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Impact Stories
Demand for community and social services surges due to pandemic
Sustainable Recovery Grant applications announced for local charities May 3, 2021 - United Way and local partners announce this week the Sustainable Recovery Grant (SRG) call for applications in direct response
70th Anniversary year comes to a close
A Message from Kahir March 31, 2021 Dear Friends and Neighbours, Wow, what a year it has been. United Way, as a movement, has always been a champion of community collaboration,
Celebrate 211 Day on February 11th
An inaugural pan Canadian 211 Day February 11th is 211 Day across North America! This year, for the first time, anyone living anywhere in Canada can pick up the phone and