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Ontario United Ways call for action on intimate partner violence.
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Ontario United Ways call for action on intimate partner violence

In an open letter to the government of Ontario, United Ways across the province are calling for intimate partner violence to be declared an epidemic, alongside other recommendations to reduce gender-based violence.
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Meet the Community Builder of the Year shaping the future of youth mental health 

We are proud to recognize YouthNet as the 2024 Community Builder of the Year Award recipient for strengthening youth mental health and addressing the needs of young people across East Ontario.
Building Bridges: Solidarity and support to counter hate and division
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Building Bridges: Solidarity and support to counter hate and division

On October 1, United for All hosted a discussion with scholars Omar Dajani and Mira Sucharov on solidarity, empathy, and dialogue amidst the Gaza crisis and rising hate crimes locally.
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Addressing food insecurity through community and connection

Wren helps tend gardens and greenhouses as part of a rural program's effort against food insecurity. With support from United Way East Ontario, they’re building community connections and resilience.
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Driving local change: Tee Up for Change 2024 golf tournament raises $65,000

United Way East Ontario’s annual Tee Up for Change golf tournament brought together local changemakers and raised $65,000 to support vital services.
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GenNext East Ontario’s The Pride Palette: A queer conversation

Local queer artists discuss how they use their art to foster safer communities, the importance of queer joy, and more in this panel discussion.
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Supporting women to build strong communities: 2023 reflections

In 2023, Women United members and donors continued their impactful support for thousands of women and girls through investments in grassroots initiatives and community programs across East Ontario.
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Our 2023-24 Annual Report is now live: A message from Dennise Taylor-Gilhen

We invite United Way East Ontario donors and partners to take a moment, read through, and reflect on the work we have accomplished and the impact we were able to achieve this past year⁠.
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