Category: Community News

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...
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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...
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Women 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...
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Celebrating 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....
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Rebuilding 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...
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I’m Happy To Be A Donor
"I am happy to be a donor. My first full-time job was in Social Work for a United Way funded agency and I felt pretty overwhelmed by how much need...
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Volunteer Opportunity: Board of Directors
We are currently looking for three enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference in our community to join our Board of Directors. Nominations for these positions will occur in...
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The Right Solution
Homelessness is personal and no two people experience it the same. Significant life changes, a health crisis or loss of income could put any of us in a place where...
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Volunteering Changed The Way I View The World
This might sound a little cliché, but community involvement and volunteering have actually changed the way I view the world. I used to think the only way to be a...
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