May 1, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Get your steps in for a good cause: supporting kids in your community. Join our free activity challenge and help us reach our goal of 150 million steps from May 1-15. Let’s Move for Youth!
Local love fuels us to tackle the greatest challenges facing our community. Together with our supporters and partners—people who love where they live and want to make a difference—we can break down barriers, improves lives, and create opportunities for individuals and families in Prescott-Russell.
Our efforts are backed by a commitment to 100% local impact. This means funds raised locally are put to work right here in Prescott-Russell, to help those most in need.
Situated along the banks of the Ottawa River, from Voyageur Provincial Park all the way to Clarence-Rockland, the region of Prescott-Russell is made up of more than 2,000 square kilometres of stunning natural beauty and bustling waterfront communities. Our region is known for its Franco-Ontarian culture, rich agricultural heritage and outdoor lifestyle.
The Prescott-Russell office of United Way East Ontario works with 16 partner agencies to strengthen the social fabric of our region. Our efforts to create opportunities for people in need include supporting local programs and services that:
The CMHA Champlain East’s Mood Walk program, powered by United Way East Ontario, is creating a sense of community for people feeling isolated in communities like Hawkesbury.
Read moreUnited Way East Ontario looks at how the Government of Ontario’s 2026 budget will affect the most vulnerable people in Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark and Renfrew Counties.
Read moreVice President of Resource Development, Mark Taylor, joins CTV Your Morning to talk about hitting our Giving Tuesday goal and finding long-term solutions to rising needs in our communities.
Read moreWith a 25-year career in the nonprofit sector, Rachael Wilson brings a record of transformational leadership.
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Issues like poverty, isolation and mental health don’t start or end at geographic borders—conquering them demands the force of our entire region. By bringing people and resources together from across the communities we serve, United Way East Ontario harnesses the strength needed to address systemic challenges, raise support and advocate for change.
Join our free activity challenge to raise awareness and funds for youth in our communities!