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Yvonne is staying connected thanks to Digital Equity Ottawa
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Yvonne is staying connected online thanks to Digital Equity Ottawa

Digital inequity has been a long-standing issue for many in our communities, but the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on household budgets, making internet access even harder to obtain.
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Long road to recovery underway following convoy occupation

Residents living in and around downtown Ottawa will continue to feel the impacts of the occupation long after immediate crisis needs have been met—particularly those most vulnerable.
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Fearless: Q&A with author and podcast host Janice McDonald

This International Women’s Day, we celebrated the fearlessness of women and the power of sharing your story with others.
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‘Normal’ is out, creativity is in: Workplaces show their local love

Despite the continuing pandemic, our workplace partners have gotten more creative, dug even deeper, and delivered more innovation in their efforts to leave no one behind.
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Setting East Ontario’s most vulnerable residents on a positive post-pandemic path

Affordable housing and mental health sector capacity are just a couple of the key issues United Way East Ontario wants to see the provincial government make priorities in this year’s budget.
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Pandemic continues to prove 211’s worth

United Way East Ontario is raising awareness for an essential service which continues to experience heightened call volumes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Community Builders: Meet our eight new community builders

Get to know our latest United Way East Ontario Community Builder Award winners: Dr. Warren Clarke, Daljit Nirman, Thirteen: A Social Enterprise, David Chun Yu Lao, Dr. Mohd Jamal Alsharif, Top Shelf Distillers, Dominion City Brewing Co., and loveOttawa experiences!
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Open Letter in advance of the provincial-municipal housing summit

We are proud to sign on to this Open Letter from United Ways across Ontario and partners calling on the provincial-municipal housing summit to take bold and visionary action starting now with 10 recommendations.
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