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A recap of Amplify: a 2-day virtual event celebrating the launch of GenNext East Ontario.
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This month’s COVID-19 Community Response Table meeting identified opportunities to address the financial impact of the pandemic on vulnerable populations through equitable employment.
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A conversation of strength, compassion, and hope

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Dennise Taylor-Gilhen, United Way East Ontario’s Vice President of Community Impact, spoke with a phenomenal leader who has led the local response to COVID-19.
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Meet GenNext East Ontario: New name, big impact

Powered by United Way East Ontario, GenNext now represents and works with communities across Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark and Renfrew Counties.
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Community Builders: Meet these six exceptional community builders

Meet the latest batch of United Way East Ontario’s Community Builders.
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Community Update: Connecting isolated and underserved populations

This week, the COVID-19 Community Response Table discussed challenges facing isolated and underserved populations, and the unique solutions that can ensure their wellbeing.
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