Recent national research shows the value of increasing women’s access to the workforce, which helps us achieve an equitable economic recovery.
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Get the highlights from An Honest Conversation, a Women United event featuring hosts of the Honest Talk podcast, Jennifer Stewart and Catherine Clark.
As we emerge from the pandemic, the federal government must work with partners to ensure an equitable economic recovery. Here, United Way looks at how the 2023 federal budget will affect the most vulnerable.
Not only do youth get a chance to be themselves through after-school programs at Christie Lake Kids, but they’re welcomed into a supportive environment that focusses on their physical, social and emotional health.
United Way looks at how the Government of Ontario’s 2023 budget will affect the most vulnerable people in Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark and Renfrew Counties.
Elementary school kids at Britannia Woods Community House are excited by computer science after an ‘Hour of Code’ with United Way partner Accenture.
The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health survey shows that the number of young people in Ottawa reporting poor or fair mental health has doubled since before the pandemic, and many young people are using drugs and alcohol to cope. Fortunately, project step promotes mental health and substance use health, and reduces harms related to substance use and addictions.
In the face of increased needs, United Way continues to respond to pandemic-related issues while ensuring local social services are strong over the long term.