News Archives - United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin

Support At All Stages

Doug and Helen live in rural Wellington County. Doug is living with dementia and his wife, Helen, is his primary care partner. The couple has a son, but he lives...

Join Our Team – Relationship Manager!

We are hiring a Relationship Manager. United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin (UWGWD) is the largest investor in social services inour community, second only to government. We know that the social...

Join Our Team – Relationship Manager (15 month contract)!

We are hiring a Relationship Manager (15 month contract). United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin (UWGWD) is the largest investor in social services inour community, second only to government. We know...

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...

Safe To Be Himself

"With United Way's funding, we're able to offer anti-bullying presentations to kids in schools. After one of these presentations, a grade 6 student pulled me aside. He told me that...

Media Release: Government of Canada’s Community Service Recovery Fund Projects Announced

Guelph, Ontario, November 2, 2023. United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is pleased to announce $864,113 in funding to 16 local organizations through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund,...

Fresh, Healthy Food for Seniors

“I would like to thank everyone who provides the fresh vegetables, fruit and frozen meats every month through the seniors' food market. It is greatly appreciated. I really like adding...

Creating a ‘United Way’

United Way’s poverty reduction efforts are designed to achieve measurable results which ensure families and individuals have the financial, social, and personal assets they need to improve their quality of...

Media Release: United Way Opens Funding Opportunities for Community Service Organizations

Guelph, Ontario, October 10, 2023. Three funding opportunities at United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin are now open for applications from community service organizations in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County. ...