The social services sector has experienced staffing and resourcing challenges for a long time, but the pandemic and ongoing crises have made it more difficult to support the people who need us. See how we are collaborating to help.
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Young people need improved social, educational and financial supports, and easier access to them, in order to curb East Ontario’s rising unemployment rate for residents aged 15 to 24.
Get to know our latest United Way East Ontario Community Builder Award winners: Hélène Ménard, Omar Al-Dib, Kelly MacNaull, Jennifer Sondergaard, Phyllis Bergmans, and Maz Karimjee!
Digital inequity has been a long-standing issue for many in our communities, but the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on household budgets, making internet access even harder to obtain.
Residents living in and around downtown Ottawa will continue to feel the impacts of the occupation long after immediate crisis needs have been met—particularly those most vulnerable.
This International Women’s Day, we celebrated the fearlessness of women and the power of sharing your story with others.
Despite the continuing pandemic, our workplace partners have gotten more creative, dug even deeper, and delivered more innovation in their efforts to leave no one behind.
Affordable housing and mental health sector capacity are just a couple of the key issues United Way East Ontario wants to see the provincial government make priorities in this year’s budget.