Your Impact Archives - United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin

The People Who Power 211: Changing Lives One Call at a Time

The first 211 service opened in Toronto in 2002. For the last 24 years, 211 has grown to become a well-known lifeline of information, referral and navigation services available across...

2024 Community Impact Report

At United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, we not only believe, but we know better is possible! In 2024, we invested $1.8 million into our community, supporting 51 programs, and 145,000...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...