Category: Community News
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...
Read MoreJune 21st: National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day: 21 Things you can do on June 21st Activities marking National Indigenous Peoples Day are held from coast to coast to coast on and around June...
Read MoreUnited 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,...
Read MoreMental 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreFinding 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...
Read MoreWomen United Spring Fling
Join United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin’s Women United for an evening of mingling, snacks and conversation to learn about the issues facing women in our community & participate in discussions...
Read MoreCelebrating Inspirational Women
The theme of International Women's Day (IWD) 2023 is #EmbraceEquity. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive....
Read MoreRebuilding Her Life
“Mary” had first accessed the community crisis services as a crisis line caller. She had been sexually abused as a child and had survived a recent sexual assault while on...
Read More