It can no longer be the case that persons with disabilities are so vastly underrepresented in the labour market. United Way’s Employment Accessibility Resource Network is calling on the community to help tackle the issue.
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Meet the latest batch of United Way East Ontario’s Community Builders.
Even before the pandemic, unpaid, informal caregivers were overworked and distressed. This week’s COVID-19 Community Response Table discussed a way forward for these integral members of our health care system.
The Eastern Ontario Caregiver Strategy will enable us to achieve more positive outcomes for our region’s overworked and distressed informal caregivers and their families.
This winter will look a bit different than years past. Our partnership with 211 Eastern Ontario ensures the needs of the most vulnerable people are not forgotten through the second wave of COVID-19 and beyond.
Take a look at the main takeaways from Women United’s October 8th Disruptive Dialogue event, where participants heard from experts and discussed the gendered impacts of COVID-19.
United Way’s Chelsea McLellan reflects on the 2020 Beau’s Oktoberfest Virtual Ride and it’s record-breaking fundraising results.
As the pandemic wears on, vulnerable youth are becoming harder to reach. Read an update from our COVID-19 Community Response Table on what we’re doing to keep kids safe and engaged.