Category: Your Impact

Finding creative solutions to support every child
"A young person started as a student at our United Way funded program in November 2019. He came as a Grade 10 student with 4 credits from his community school,...
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Improved Mobility, Improved Quality of Life
“The United Way funded Assistive Devices Program recognizes that people living with disabilities and in financial need face tremendous barriers without access to the equipment they need. In 2023, through...
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More Than a Funder
At United Way, our role has always been to build community connections and resources in order to improve lives. With your support, we are elevating our role as a catalyst...
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Transforming Lives
“We are so thankful to all the donors who supported United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, contributing to keeping our doors open and providing essential services to children, youth and their...
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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,...
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The Power of a Volunteer
Robin was referred to the United Way funded program in September 2022. A grade 5 student, Robin had already endured several school changes and challenges at home, and she struggled...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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