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Job Posting: Relationship & Annual Giving Manager

Come join our awesome team! Reporting to the Development Director, the Relationship & Annual Giving Manager works to sustain and grow revenue to power United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin (UWGWD)’s...

Empowering Opportunities, Breaking Down Barriers

In July of last year, a new client joined the United Way funded community partner, Boxes of Hearts Social Enterprise (BOH). Due to a medical condition, severe epilepsy, this individual had been unable...

Job Posting: Development Director (18-20 Month Parental Leave Contract)

At United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin we believe better is possible. Our purpose is creating lasting positive change. We are uniquely able to focus and unite people and resources to...

A Mother’s Strength Has No Limits

“We had a mom come to the United Way supported Food Bank for help; she had just lost her job in the East Wellington area and had three kids she...

MEDIA RELEASE

PIN Transfers Volunteer Portal to United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin at Final AGM Guelph, Ontario, June 26, 2023. PIN, Guelph’s People and Information Network, held its final annual general meeting...

United Way GWD: “More Than a Funder”

Whether as a community partner, donor or volunteer, you helped mobilize the impact achieved in 2022 and create a community of care. Campaign volunteers went above and beyond making calls,...

Mental Health: “My Story”

When someone’s mental health is compromised, it can negatively affect all aspects of their life, from education and career, to relationships and overall well-being. People who are connected to others...

The Hardest Day I’ve Ever Had As a Parent

"Thank you for the United Way funded presentation on "Understanding Mental Health, Suicide and Addictions". I recently had a situation where I put the skills I learned into practice. My...

Finding Support and Building A Community

Tom is a 65 year old man in our community who has experienced homelessness intermittently for decades. He has struggled with many health issues, including a fentanyl addiction. After spending...