Category: From Poverty to Possibility
Golf United fore Permanent Supporting Housing
Proceeds from this year’s Golf United will support ongoing efforts to advance our community’s vision where everyone has a place to call home. Permanent supportive housing – places where people...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreMoving Past NIMBY
Housing is one of the biggest factors that impact individual health and well being. When we don’t have it, everything can fall apart. Having a safe place to call home...
Read MoreGetting There and Back Again
Transportation is something many of us take for granted. There are some seniors in our community who don't have access to reliable and safe transportation, nor family members to rely...
Read MoreA Safe Space To Ask For Help
As I write this report, volunteers are filling bags of canned goods and produce for a mother and her beautiful young son at our downtown location. Mother and son are...
Read MoreAging with Independence and Dignity
Frederick, 74, has a history of Multiple Sclerosis and other medical conditions that cause him difficulty with his mobility. He has a manual wheelchair that requires support from Personal Support...
Read MoreA Fresh & Healthy Start
The Healthy Fresh Food program, funded by the United Way, enables our organization to purchase more fresh dairy, fruits and vegetables for members of our Food Bank. It also enables...
Read MoreMedia Release: United Way Named New Host of the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination
MEDIA RELEASE United Way Named New Host of the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination Aligned values of eliminating poverty brings organizations together Guelph, Ontario, October 6,...
Read MoreSeniors Poverty and Economic Status in Guelph & Wellington
Seniors living below or close to the Low-Income-Cut-off (LICO) confront unique challenges related to being able to access and afford the supports and necessities that are part of a healthy...
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