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.

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.

Latest news and stories
- GenNext
- Community Builders
- Year of the Ox
- Community Update
Meet GenNext East Ontario: New name, big impact
All CommunitiesPowered by United Way East Ontario, GenNext now represents and works with communities across Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark and Renfrew Counties.
Read moreCommunity Builders: Meet these six exceptional community builders
All CommunitiesMeet the latest batch of United Way East Ontario’s Community Builders.
Read moreCelebrating resilience in the Year of the Ox
All CommunitiesTo celebrate Lunar New Year, United Way is making sure Chinese seniors in Ottawa have a cultural meal to enjoy with their family.
Read moreCommunity Update: Connecting isolated and underserved populations
All CommunitiesThis week, the COVID-19 Community Response Table discussed challenges facing isolated and underserved populations, and the unique solutions that can ensure their wellbeing.
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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.