Renfrew County

We care about Renfrew County—and we know you do, too.

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.

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Conquering local issues

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.

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Inclusive recovery
Backpacks for kids
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Safer Communities

How EARN is supporting an inclusive economic recovery in East Ontario
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The Shaping Accessible Employment Practices Workshop Series can be used to integrate accessibility and inclusion into workplace policies and practices, from recruitment to retirement.
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Building backpacks for success
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The financial strain of back-to-school lists is a reality for many local families. Partners like PCL Construction are helping to ease the burden.
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Imagining a future without hate
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On June 30, members of the United For All coalition and champions table met to highlight successful initiatives and programs and to strengthen their commitment to ending hate and violence in our communities.
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Facing Forward: Protecting our communities
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United Way’s Facing Forward initiative, in partnership with Ottawa Public Health and the City of Ottawa, ensured that our communities’ most vulnerable people had access to face masks during a time of great need.
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Events

October 5, 2021

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This is Community

Join United Way East Ontario in celebrating 2020-2021's community builders.

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Advisory Council

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

Making a difference

United Way East Ontario

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.