Tag: United Way
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...
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: It’s a red alert and we need your help.
Increased demand for services and a decrease in charitable giving are the perfect storm for a sector reaching its breaking point. Guelph, Ontario, December 15, 2022. It’s a red alert...
Read MoreUnited Way 50-50 Raffle
Our community wins with 5050! Proceeds from the United Way 5050 help to improve lives and build community. Every dollar counts and every donation adds up over the course of...
Read MoreGetting There and Back Again
Transportation is something many of us take for granted. There are some seniors in our community who don't have access to reliable and safe transportation, nor family members to rely...
Read MoreUnited Way GWD: A Community Collaborator
As part of our mission to meet emerging social needs, we participate in local collaborations to provide strategic support on emergency community issues. Beginning in September 2022, we have been...
Read MoreUnited Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin takes part in the Community Services Recovery Fund – a $400 million investment in charities and non-profits
Now more than ever, charities and non-profits are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all Canadians. The Community Services Recovery Fund is a...
Read MoreA Safe Space To Ask For Help
As I write this report, volunteers are filling bags of canned goods and produce for a mother and her beautiful young son at our downtown location. Mother and son are...
Read MoreAging with Independence and Dignity
Frederick, 74, has a history of Multiple Sclerosis and other medical conditions that cause him difficulty with his mobility. He has a manual wheelchair that requires support from Personal Support...
Read MoreA Fresh & Healthy Start
The Healthy Fresh Food program, funded by the United Way, enables our organization to purchase more fresh dairy, fruits and vegetables for members of our Food Bank. It also enables...
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