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A Story of Local Love: Investing In Our Community

  "If you spend just five minutes making your decision about your United Way gift, some serious magic can happen.  Our own local United Way team of volunteers and staff...

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There’s a seat at our table – Join our Board of Directors!

We are currently recruiting two individuals to join our Board who will be elected at our Annual General Meeting on May 26, 2022. We also have community member positions available...

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A Story of Local Love: Rural Support for Women

Abused women living rurally face many challenges in leaving an abusive partner. Even in these modern times, some farms are completely off the grid and far from neighboring homes, and...

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A Story of Local Love: Why I Donate to United Way

"I have been very fortunate to have gotten through struggles in my life and in my family with support. My desire to donate to United Way began in my first...

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Holiday Greeting Cards by EllenDoodles!

These one-of-a-kind cards were created by local artist, Ellen Piazza.  Wearing their signature United Way red scarves and hats, the image is a warm reflection of how our community of...

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We’re Hiring! Join our team!

United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin (UWGWD) builds community that shares responsibility for social good. We do this by striving to meet emerging and existing social needs in order to improve...

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United In Conversation: The Diversity of Mental Health

United in Conversation An interactive, authentic and radically fresh conversation about pressing local issues.   Our objective: To facilitate and encourage open and honest conversations about issues our community is facing to create...

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Lessons with Local Leaders 2021

United Way GenNext is excited to present Lessons with Local Leaders, our 7th annual event bringing together community leaders and young professionals. Through this event, our goal is to facilitate...

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Media Release: United Way Named New Host of the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination

MEDIA RELEASE United Way Named New Host of the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination Aligned values of eliminating poverty brings organizations together   Guelph, Ontario, October 6,...

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