Director of Community Initiatives Henry Akanko says city building is about more than just affordable housing—it’s about creating a community where everyone has a chance to thrive.
Category: Social and Systems Change
Teams of United Way East Ontario staff members and volunteers had a blast showing up for our Pride communities throughout Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark County, and Renfrew County.
United Way East Ontario and other Ontario United Ways are proposing real, community-based solutions to the ongoing housing crisis in our province.
Our Director of Community Initiatives talks about how incidents of hate erode feelings of safety and trust in our communities.
We are helping our partners in Prescott-Russell raise awareness and take action on issues related to women’s health and resiliency in their communities.
Concentric Circles of Care empowers marginalized youth though sport, art, and crucial conversations, thanks to United Way.
United Way’s Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN) bridges the gap between employers and organizations that help people with disabilities land the right job for them.
Isaac’s personal experiences with substance use and homelessness help him connect with youth he interacts with daily at Operation Come Home. But safeguarding his mental health means investing in the right resources—that’s what United Way and the Community Services Recovery Fund make possible.
