Category: News

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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MEDIA RELEASE: It’s a red alert and we need your help.
Increased demand for services and a decrease in charitable giving are the perfect storm for a sector reaching its breaking point. Guelph, Ontario, December 15, 2022. It’s a red alert...
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United Way 50-50 Raffle
Our community wins with 5050! Proceeds from the United Way 5050 help to improve lives and build community. Every dollar counts and every donation adds up over the course of...
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United Way GWD: A Community Collaborator
As part of our mission to meet emerging social needs, we participate in local collaborations to provide strategic support on emergency community issues. Beginning in September 2022, we have been...
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Work with us and make an impact on poverty in our community!
United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin (UWGWD) is the largest investor in social services in our community, second only to government. We know that the social issues facing our community are...
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United in Conversation: Understanding Homelessness
“United In Conversation” – an innovative, signature community conversation framework. United In Conversation events will bring people together to learn and unlearn in collaborative, interactive discussion sessions between community members...
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United Way Announces First Phase of Funding
MEDIA RELEASE United Way Announces First Phase of Funding $1.3 million invested in the local community Guelph, Ontario, April 6, 2022. United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has launched the first...
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There’s a seat at our table – Join our Board of Directors!
We are currently recruiting two individuals to join our Board who will be elected at our Annual General Meeting on May 26, 2022. We also have community member positions available...
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Holiday Greeting Cards by EllenDoodles!
These one-of-a-kind cards were created by local artist, Ellen Piazza. Wearing their signature United Way red scarves and hats, the image is a warm reflection of how our community of...
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