About us
We love where we live. It’s this local love that fuels our efforts to tackle even the toughest social issues.
It’s what compels us to find lasting solutions to the complex challenges that make life difficult for our communities’ most vulnerable people.
A clear mission and vision guide our work, as well as a commitment to 100% local impact.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to bring people and resources together to build strong, healthy, safe communities for all.
OUR VISION
Our vision is that the communities we serve are measurably better because of the work of United Way East Ontario and others.
OUR PROMISE
Our promise is that we will invest resources where they are needed most and where they will have the greatest impact.
Alongside a vast network of supporters and partners, we strive to break down barriers and improve the communities we serve. We are committed to making measurable, lasting change across our region today, and tomorrow.
Our Communities
Region-wide force
Poverty. Isolation. Homelessness. These issues aren’t limited by geography—they affect the well-being of our entire region. This is why, in 2017, the four United Ways of Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark and Renfrew Counties decided to join forces.
Today, we operate as one entity: United Way East Ontario. Our goal is to deliver even greater impact in the communities where we live, work, and play. Together, we are a formidable force for good—with the power to leverage our regional footprint and drive change on a larger scale than ever before.
Transforming local lives
At United Way East Ontario, we’re committed to 100% local impact. That means every dollar we invest stays in the community where it was raised—where it is needed most and will have the greatest impact.
See the important work we’re doing to strengthen communities across our region.
Local love, in action
Every day, communities depend on us to break down barriers, improve lives, and create opportunities for the people who need us most. Storytelling is a huge part of how we show our supporters the tangible difference their donations make in the lives of real, local people.
Take a look at our latest news, impact stories, donor spotlights, and more.
Community Update: Supporting an end to housing precarity
Last week, the Community Response Table assessed how precarious housing and homelessness has only increased due to COVID-19, and the bold steps we can take moving forward.
Bolstering our region’s ability to endure the effects of the pandemic
With the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, we’re building on our COVID-19 work and bolstering our communities’ ability to endure the effects of the pandemic.
Community Update: Creative solutions for economic recovery
This week, our Community Response Table assessed what creative solutions the community sector can bring forward to help with economic recovery during the post-peak phase of COVID-19.
Mark Taylor: A note of encouragement
VP of Resource Development Mark Taylor offers a few words of encouragement and a renewed call to action as our communities deal with the lasting effects of COVID-19.
Community Update: Risk inequities and COVID-19
This week, our Community Response Table examined the impact of COVID-19 on marginalized groups such as Black, Indigenous, and communities of colour, women and more.
Meet five outstanding locals who are volunteering to help others through COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the ways we gather, celebrate, and honour one another, however it has not changed the way our community steps up to support and help each other in times of crisis.
We bring people together to identify, develop and provide solutions to local issues. See where your dollars are going.
We’re committed to operational efficiency, transparency and accountability. Take a look at our annual report and financial statements to learn more.
Meet our dedicated Board of Directors and United Way East Ontario leadership team responsible for guiding our organization.
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