On February 11, we celebrate 211 Day by raising awareness for this vital, Canada-wide phone and online service which anyone can use to find information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services.
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A volunteer of more than 40 years, Sheila pioneered the first ever Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations in the nation's capital. She also helped found Black History Ottawa.
A Mississippi Mills Youth Centre cooking program is empowering local youth, while offering them friendship, learning and growth.
United Way’s Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN) bridges the gap between employers and organizations that help people with disabilities land the right job for them.
Isaac’s first-hand 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.
Jerry is one of many seniors in our region who live on their own. He needed a bit of a push to become more social, but thanks to our partners at Rural Ottawa South Support Services, he’s connected to a community.
Leadership and good mental health practices blossom at youth centres like Osgoode Youth Association, a United Way partner offering important after-school programming and mental health counselling for rural youth.
Get the key takeaways from Women United’s Disruptive Dialogue: Creating a safer future for women. Our panelists discuss the recent rise in gender-based violence and what you can do to help.
