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 Renfrew County.
Our efforts are backed by a commitment to 100% local impact. This means funds raised locally are put to work to help those most in need – right here, in the heart of the Ottawa Valley.
Spanning nearly 8,000 square kilometres, the County of Renfrew is known for its beautiful rural scenery and vibrant local neighbourhoods. From the outskirts of Ottawa to the northern tip of Algonquin Park, the Renfrew County office works with community partners to strengthen the social fabric of our region.
Thanks to the generosity of our incredible donors, we support the most vulnerable people in our community. This includes at-risk preschoolers and youth, families living in poverty, isolated seniors, and individuals struggling with mental health issues.
Ellen Gallant talks about the importance of supporting her local community through United Way, and the personal and professional growth she’s experienced through volunteering.
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 moreYoung people like Natasha can step out of survival mode and focus on their future thanks to United Way East Ontario’s partnership with Columbus House Pembroke.
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.
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Doug Tennant, Chair
Retired, CNL
Betty Gauthier
Retired, Bell Canada/United Way Ottawa
Doug Steeves
Retired, AECL
Leslie Fleury
Director, Business Operations, CNL
Jamie Bramburger
Manager of Community and Student Affairs, Algonquin College Waterfront Campus
We know the local issues we address don’t start or end at geographic borders—and 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!