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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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Women United Ignite

Join United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin’s Women United for an evening of mingling, snacks and conversation to learn about the issues facing women in our community & participate in discussions...

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Golf United 2024

Proceeds from this year’s Golf United will will be an important start to raising as much as possible to support the ongoing work of United Way and the many programs...

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Media Release: United Way Supporters Continue to Make Better Possible

Over $2.5 Million raised through 2023 United Way Campaign Guelph, Ontario, February 27, 2024.  The 2023 United Way fundraising campaign has come to a close and thanks to the generosity...

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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...

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