News Archives - United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin

A Sense of Normalcy

"We had a mom come to the food pantry for support. She had just lost her job and had three kids she was supporting on her own. She was trying...

MEDIA RELEASE: Better Is Possible.

Annual United Way Campaign Kicks-Off Guelph, Ontario, Sept. 13, 2023. Today, United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin kicked-off its 2023 fundraising campaign with a bang and a message of hope -...

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...

Job Posting: Relationship & Annual Giving Manager

Come join our awesome team! Reporting to the Development Director, the Relationship & Annual Giving Manager works to sustain and grow revenue to power United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin (UWGWD)’s...

Accessibility in the Workplace

A community where everyone feels seen, heard, understood, and validated, wholeheartedly embraces inclusivity. GenNexters are part of turning this vision into a reality. Ensuring every space is accessible facilitates a world of...

Empowering Opportunities, Breaking Down Barriers

In July of last year, a new client joined the United Way funded community partner, Boxes of Hearts Social Enterprise (BOH). Due to a medical condition, severe epilepsy, this individual had been unable...

Job Posting: Development Director (18-20 Month Parental Leave Contract)

At United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin we believe better is possible. Our purpose is creating lasting positive change. We are uniquely able to focus and unite people and resources to...

Our Values

At United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, our work is guided by our values. They aren’t just words, they inform every aspect of what we do and inspire and shape our efforts towards...

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...