We love where we live but poverty is hurting our community. Taking a stand against poverty means starting with housing - like providing safe shelter or eviction prevention. It also means addressing food availability, and building skills for success like adult literacy and afterschool programs.

Not all community members have equitable access to available opportunities. This is because of language, available resources, experiences with systemic discrimination, historical trauma, and other factors. Help support opportunities geared to where people are through grassroots neighbourhood development programs, culturally appropriate food and family supports, mental health services and more.

Climate change is inextricably linked to poverty, hunger, and overall health. The wealthier you are the more you can weather the effects of climate change. Help support programs to reduce the environmental impact of food waste and increase food security, and create equitable access to land for marginalized communities.

You can help people, young and old, improve coping skills, increase self-esteem and set meaningful goals for the future. Your gift will be directed to programs and services that provide mental health supports, emergency support in times of distress, and help build resiliency. Examples include: therapeutic counselling, harm reduction and mentorship services.

You can help people in this community access basic and essential needs that many of us take for granted. Whether in need of a place to stay safe and warm, a meal to fill a tummy, training to access employment, or transportation to attend personal appointments, everyone in this community deserves support. United Way WRC supported programs are there to help.

We have seen a dramatic increase in opioid use in Waterloo Region. Opioid use affects the person struggling with addiction, and their families. Your gift will be directed to programs and services that help people cope with and recover from addictions. Examples include: addictions counselling and referral, opioid education, and harm reduction and prevention strategies.

Poverty is the root cause of chronic loneliness, isolation, and feelings of disconnect. Your gift will be directed to programs and services that improve access to supports and create strong, cohesive neighbourhoods that help people in times of need. Examples include: referral services, senior's supports, neighbourhood led activities, and leadership development.

Can’t decide which fund to give to? Consider our General Community Fund. Your gift will go to agencies working tirelessly in the areas of mental health, food security, and social isolation. Examples include: supports for those at-risk of homelessness, access to food, literacy and training, crisis supports, information referral, collaborative networks, and so much more.

Did you know that donations to the United Way campaign can be designated to a charity of your choice? We invite you to consider designating your donations to a Conestoga’s program or a student award fund.

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Do you wish to support Centraide of Greater Montreal (United Way Montreal)? We will happily forward your gift. There are no minimum amounts or fees to do this. We appreciate any support you can provide to the United Way network of agencies in communities all across Canada.

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Do you wish to support United Way Perth Huron? We will happily forward your gift. There are no minimum amounts or fees to do this. We appreciate any support you can provide to the United Way network of agencies in communities all across Canada.

Do you wish to support United Way British Columbia? We will happily forward your gift. There are no minimum amounts or fees to do this. We appreciate any support you can provide to the United Way network of agencies in communities all across Canada.                 

Do you wish to support United Way in the Greater Toronto Area? We will happily forward your gift. There are no minimum amounts or fees to do this. We appreciate any support you can provide to the United Way network of agencies in communities all across Canada.                                                                                       

In Waterloo Region, 36% of those helped by the Food Bank are under the age of 18. The Community Food Assistance Network is a system of 100+ community programs and agency partners, providing food and connection to other vital supports needed by children, seniors, families and individuals–every day. The Food Bank of Waterloo Region and Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank are at the center of this Network, actively sourcing fresh, frozen and non-perishable food for distribution.

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OK2BME is a set of free, supportive services for LGBTQ2+ identified children, teens and their families in Waterloo Region. The OK2BME program consists of three unique areas including confidential counselling services (in person, or online), OK2BME Youth Groups for individuals 12-18, as well as public education, consulting and training around LGBTQ2+ issues.

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Jack.org is Canada's only charity training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health in every province and territory. Through Do Something, Jack Talks, Jack Chapters, and Jack Summits, young leaders identify and dismantle barriers to positive mental health in their communities. And through ambitious innovations in youth mental health like Be There, they give people the mental health resources they need to educate themselves.

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Dreams Take Flight is a national charity that takes wonderful children to Disney for a day. Allianz Global Assistance has sponsored the travel insurance for the past 10 years to ensure everyone has a worry-free experience. For a very long and exciting trip, children can get away from their everyday and live an adventure in a world-renowned theme park in California or Florida. All expenses are paid — thanks to sponsors and volunteers. When they land back home, their minds are stretched to new dimensions and they see new possibilities.

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