When folks have access to safe, affordable, and accessible housing, they have a much better chance of staying employed, going to school, feeding themselves and their families, and living more stable lives.
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As rates of gender-based violence continue to rise, we honour the organizations and leaders on the frontlines pulling women and gender-diverse people out of life-threatening situations with our most prestigious award: Community Builder of the Year.
Jazz found a job he loves at Krackers Katering, a social enterprise that employs people with disabilities and mental health challenges, empowering them to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
The Community Services Recovery Fund is helping local organizations like the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre offer more responsive, creative, and unique approaches to tackling poverty and food insecurity.
In the midst of a homelessness crisis, with housing more unaffordable than ever before, United Way works with our partners to ensure homeless youth don't grow up to be homeless adults.
United for All partners are disheartened to see anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric guiding the “1 Million March 4 Children” event on Parliament Hill this morning.
Peter Schmolka has been a loyal United Way donor for 40 years. As a Government of Canada retiree, we spoke to Peter about his charitable history and how he’s planning his giving future.
Isaac’s personal experiences with substance use and homelessness help him connect with youth he interacts with daily at Operation Come Home. But safeguarding his mental health means investing in the right resources—that’s what United Way and the Community Services Recovery Fund make possible.