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Our Director of Community Initiatives Cameron Ketchum talks about coming together to address the root causes of hate as polarization intensifies in Ottawa and surrounding areas.
On October 1, United for All hosted a discussion with scholars Omar Dajani and Mira Sucharov on solidarity, empathy, and dialogue amidst the Gaza crisis and rising hate crimes locally.
United Way East Ontario’s annual Tee Up for Change golf tournament brought together local changemakers and raised $65,000 to support vital services.
United Way checks in with Jewish Family Services and Muslim Family Services of Ottawa more than eight months after we responded to their communities’ needs for access to low-cost, culturally appropriate mental health services, due to violence in Gaza and Israel.
Local queer artists discuss how they use their art to foster safer communities, the importance of queer joy, and more in this panel discussion.
In 2023, Women United members and donors continued their impactful support for thousands of women and girls through investments in grassroots initiatives and community programs across East Ontario.