Jennifer Francis received United Way’s Community Builder Award for her commitment to supporting young women in the tech sector.
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The partnership between LiveWorkPlay and United Way, through the Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN), demonstrates the positive change that can be achieved when organizations join forces to promote inclusivity.
United Way made it possible for Jessica to get low-cost, virtual and in-person mental health counselling to manage grief after the sudden death of her girlfriend.
In its 2024 Budget, we are requesting the Government of Ontario invest in youth mental health, equitable employment opportunities, deeply affordable housing, and 211 navigation support.
United Way East Ontario is proud to co-chair, alongside Leadership féminin Prescott-Russell, a project called Concerté.e.s pour l'égalité, which translates to Concerted for Equality, aimed at eliminating systemic barriers to gender equality in Prescott and Russell.
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.
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.
