Guelph Wellington Dufferin Archives - United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin

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...

Golf United fore Permanent Supporting Housing

Proceeds from this year’s Golf United will support ongoing efforts to advance our community’s vision where everyone has a place to call home. Permanent supportive housing – places where people...

Celebrating Inspirational Women

The theme of International Women's Day (IWD) 2023 is #EmbraceEquity. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive....

Rebuilding Her Life

“Mary” had first accessed the community crisis services as a crisis line caller. She had been sexually abused as a child and had survived a recent sexual assault while on...

I’m Happy To Be A Donor

"I am happy to be a donor. My first full-time job was in Social Work for a United Way funded agency and I felt pretty overwhelmed by how much need...

Volunteer Opportunity: Board of Directors

We are currently looking for three enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference in our community to join our Board of Directors. Nominations for these positions will occur in...

The Right Solution

Homelessness is personal and no two people experience it the same. Significant life changes, a health crisis or loss of income could put any of us in a place where...

Volunteering Changed The Way I View The World

This might sound a little cliché, but community involvement and volunteering have actually changed the way I view the world. I used to think the only way to be a...

Moving Past NIMBY

Housing is one of the biggest factors that impact individual health and well being. When we don’t have it, everything can fall apart. Having a safe place to call home...