UPDATE: Thanks to your generosity this Giving Tuesday, we raised $140,000 for mental health initiatives across our region! We continue to support the most vulnerable people at this time of year, and TD will be matching gifts until December 31, 2023. Learn more
community-based mental health supports.
We’ve set a bold goal that will change more local lives.
We are in a mental health crisis. Help us raise $200,000 before midnight on Tuesday, November 28, to strengthen your community’s wellbeing. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, thanks to our generous sponsor, TD*.
We can’t do it without you.
No one should have to wait for help when life feels heavy.
Chances are, you know someone struggling with their mental wellbeing. They may have trouble focusing at school, managing family life, or finding and keeping a good job.
1 in 5
1 in 5 Canadians ages 12+ said they needed help with their mental health in the past year.
45%
But 45% of those struggling felt their needs were unmet or only partially met.
United Way East Ontario works with frontline mental health services across Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark County, and Renfrew County to ensure people have access to timely, affordable, culturally-appropriate care. These services are led by the communities they serve, ensuring they reflect the diverse experiences of those in need.
Cameron Ketchum, United Way’s community impact director focusing on mental health, spoke with local leaders—our partners—about the challenges they’re seeing and what solutions they’re working on. Your donation brings these solutions to the people that need them the most.
Meagan
better care
Sarah
Embracing culture and language diversity
Suzanne
community voices
When someone’s mental health is compromised,
there's a ripple effect.
It can impact their ability to work, live independently, or just get through the day. It can affect their relationships—the people close to them.
This Giving Tuesday, let’s make the match for mental health and make an even bigger difference.
We’ve set a goal of $200,000. Every donation will be matched by TD—doubling your impact.
Choose your gift amount:
Every donation goes towards
community-based mental health services
What does that mean? Mental health supports as part of seniors’ day programs, after-school homework clubs, drop-in centres for homeless youth, and more. These types of programs are only possible because of United Way and our partners. And they provide vital mental health resources for people who might not seek help out elsewhere.
Together, we can make sure support is always there for people in need, whether that’s seniors feeling isolated, kids shutting down in class, or caregivers getting burned out.
Your donation is in good hands.
We invest your gift in smart, strategic ways, to ultimately move the needle.
100% Local Impact
Every donation is put to work in the community where it is raised.
Top 100 Canadian Charity
Charity Intelligence, MoneySense & Maclean’s named us a top-100 Canadian charity.
What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering. It’s a time when people all over the world rally together for the causes they care about. There is no better time to think locally and make a difference right in your community.
Your generosity fuels our efforts to build strong, healthy, safe communities for everyone.
United Way knows what the most pressing issues are and how to tackle them. With you alongside us, we can ensure more people get the support they need, when they need it.
