The financial strain of back-to-school lists is a reality for many local families. Partners like PCL Construction are helping to ease the burden.
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On June 30, members of the United For All coalition and champions table met to highlight successful initiatives and programs and to strengthen their commitment to ending hate and violence in our communities.
United Way and our partners support local residents to lead the change they want to see in their neighbourhoods.
United Way’s Facing Forward initiative, in partnership with Ottawa Public Health and the City of Ottawa, ensured that our communities’ most vulnerable people had access to face masks during a time of great need.
Last week, we invested $2 million in 39 local programs that will support the people who are still struggling as the province begins to reopen. Read more about how we’re bolstering Indigenous and Black mental health, and fighting food insecurity, social isolation, learning loss and more.
Women United plans to invest in six Community Action Grants addressing issues that have been exacerbated by COVID-19, such as food security, social isolation, mental health, and more.
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.
During National Public Service Week, we profiled 5 of our colleagues who joined United Way through the Loaned Representative program.