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!
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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.
United Way East Ontario and 37 social service partners are collaborating to support staff and clients who continue to experience intense levels of trauma, fear, and anxiety due to the ongoing occupation in Ottawa.
We surprised an unsuspecting attendee at Black History Ottawa’s launch event for Black History Month—meet Jean-Marie Guerrier, our latest Community Builder Award recipient.
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.