Tag: From Poverty to Possibility

Spring Into Action Campaign Launches
Support Women. Support Local. Did you know that 6% of women living in Guelph-Wellington are living in poverty? Between May 8 – June 27th, you can Support Women. Support Local....
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From Crisis to Collaboration: How Non-Profits Are Transforming Poverty to Possibility
We are living in uncertain times, with the threat and impact of tariffs looming. We know that economic hardship leads to social hardship. The escalating trade war is likely to...
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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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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...
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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...
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Media Release: Home For Good sees surge in donations with City’s commitment to match
Focus on leadership gifts now underway For release – May 30, 2023 Organizers of The Home for Good Campaign are crediting the City of Guelph’s commitment to match community donations...
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The Right Housing at The Right Time
A collaborative post from the staff team at Grace Gardens Everyone deserves a place to live. This includes the hundreds of individuals and families in our community that currently do...
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Finding Support and Building A Community
Tom is a 65 year old man in our community who has experienced homelessness intermittently for decades. He has struggled with many health issues, including a fentanyl addiction. After spending...
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Solving homelessness is really tough.
Last week it got tougher. A drop in affordable rental options in our community is sparking a large wave of understandable concern. Fewer places to rent mean the pressure on...
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