Vulnerable Seniors | United Way East Ontario

Federal budget analysis 2022

Affordable housing, one of six priorities identified by United Way East Ontario ahead of the 2022 federal budget, is a major focus of this year’s document. We take a close look at how this budget will affect our communities’ most vulnerable residents.

Ottawa

Delivering basic needs and compassion

United Way and our partners have been delivering basic needs and compassion to isolated seniors like Marie, so they don't fall through the cracks.

Lanark County

Bringing seniors and youth together

This Lanark County youth centre developed a program to bring seniors and youth together to break down social barriers and build stronger communities.

All Communities

The power of connection in a pandemic

For local seniors like Alma, the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls has been their connection to the outside world during the pandemic.

All Communities

Supporting unsung heroes

In partnership with organizations like the Champlain Community Support Network, we’re supporting our region’s caregivers and volunteers through the pandemic and beyond.

All Communities

Community Update: The blueprint for supporting caregivers

Even before the pandemic, unpaid, informal caregivers were overworked and distressed. This week’s COVID-19 Community Response Table discussed a way forward for these integral members of our health care system.

All Communities

Supporting caregivers through the pandemic

The Eastern Ontario Caregiver Strategy will enable us to achieve more positive outcomes for our region’s overworked and distressed informal caregivers and their families.

Ottawa

Vulnerable communities struggle to beat the heat

Coping with the heat has changed in the age of COVID-19, gone are the days of easy community pool access or constant time on the beach. With nowhere to turn for a cool off when the fans just aren’t cutting it—how are vulnerable communities coping with this summer's heat?

Category: Vulnerable Seniors