Healthy People, Thriving Communities 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,...

211: Where Anyone Can Turn To For Help

During the last two years, people across the country have grappled with significant affordability challenges and the increasing frequency of climate events such as floods, fires, and storms. During this...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...