United Way Peterborough and District announces $1.75M fundraising goal
Proceeds from the fundraising campaign will support 46 organizations in Peterborough and the surrounding area. Continue reading
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United Way CEO floats idea of excess campaign funds going directly to homeless initiatives
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
“We think there needs to be a strategic focus on homelessness and we need to work collectively with service providers and governments in addressing that.” Continue reading
Lethbridge encourages local groups to apply for grants
The City of Lethbridge wants to make sure none of the grant money available in the region is left on the table. Continue reading
Lethbridge United Way kicks off #LocalLove campaign
“Smaller communities face many of the same issues… but have fewer resources to address them,” United Way board president, Danielle Davids, said. Continue reading
United Way Saskatoon literacy program helping prevent ‘summer slide’
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
A United Way Saskatoon literacy program is helping prevent summer learning loss. Continue reading
London Police Association collecting school supplies for those in need
The association is partnering with the London Police Service and the United Way for the annual school supply drive. Continue reading
34 restaurants joining Paint the Town Red to support United Way Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The fundraiser has collected more than $75,000 since its inception in 2013. Continue reading
United Way Halton and Hamilton launch Period Promise initiative and product drive
The United Way of Halton and Hamilton has launched an awareness campaign to help lower-income people who struggle with being able to afford menstrual products. Continue reading
‘The need is great’: Calgary’s demand for assistance to pay utility bills grows
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A growing number of Albertans need help to pay their utility bills. Now that a provincial winter moratorium has been lifted, customers are starting to get disconnection notices. Continue reading
‘Rocking the Big House’: Kingston Penitentiary to host September concert
By Paul Soucy Videographer
The walls of Kingston Penitentiary will be rocking this summer. The United Way, in conjunction with St. Lawrence Parks Commission are hosting the first ever concert within the walls of Canada’s most notorious prison. Continue reading