Your Impact Archives - United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin

MEDIA RELEASE: United Way Responds to Urgent Community Needs to Make Better Possible

Guelph, Ontario, April 16, 2024. In response to critical issues like homelessness, food insecurity and mental health impacting our community and demand for community services at an all time high,...

The Power of a Volunteer

Robin was referred to the United Way funded program in September 2022. A grade 5 student, Robin had already endured several school changes and challenges at home, and she struggled...

Support At All Stages

Doug and Helen live in rural Wellington County. Doug is living with dementia and his wife, Helen, is his primary care partner. The couple has a son, but he lives...

It Takes a Village

"Thanks to United Way's support, some of our Parent Outreach Workers have gotten involved in 'The Village Finding Project". The project aims to connect community helpers with a child who...

Safe To Be Himself

"With United Way's funding, we're able to offer anti-bullying presentations to kids in schools. After one of these presentations, a grade 6 student pulled me aside. He told me that...

Fresh, Healthy Food for Seniors

“I would like to thank everyone who provides the fresh vegetables, fruit and frozen meats every month through the seniors' food market. It is greatly appreciated. I really like adding...

Creating a ‘United Way’

United Way’s poverty reduction efforts are designed to achieve measurable results which ensure families and individuals have the financial, social, and personal assets they need to improve their quality of...

A Sense of Normalcy

"We had a mom come to the food pantry for support. She had just lost her job and had three kids she was supporting on her own. She was trying...

A Community Where Everyone Feels At Home.

“My family has been involved with the United Way funded group for many years. We have been both a benefactor and a recipient of support. My children have attended afterschool...