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Ottawa

Surviving to thriving: Heather’s story of hope

In her early teens, Heather experienced homelessness. As she marks her retirement, United Way’s Chief People Officer reflects on her journey.
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Financial Anxiety Index: More families feeling the weight of rising costs

New figures from a Léger poll, commissioned by United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC), show financial stress is spreading beyond low-income households in Ottawa and across East Ontario.
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Ottawa

An Hour to Give: United Way East Ontario preventing youth homelessness

Host Sam Laprade sits down with a youth with lived homelessness experience, as well as experts on the issue, to talk about why prevention is so important and how United Way is making a difference.
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Ottawa

Match the Moment: Triple your impact for youth this June

A $100,000 donation is building momentum for United Way East Ontario’s campaign to stop youth homelessness before it starts.
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Ottawa

Percy is thriving through the power of inclusive employment

Thanks to United Way’s partnership with LiveWorkPlay, local employers like DHL Express are seeing the advantages of hiring people with disabilities, and people like Percy are finding a sense of belonging and purpose.
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Four benefits of legacy giving with United Way

Legacy gifts uplift our communities and help us respond in times of community-wide crises.
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Ottawa

Women United Disruptive Dialogue: The power of ‘Give to Gain’

A packed Bayview Yards in Ottawa learned how investing your time, knowledge, and influence in women’s leadership creates measurable returns for individuals, organizations, and our communities.
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Renfrew County

Building confidence, connection, and giving back as a United Way Campaign Lead

Ellen Gallant talks about the importance of supporting her local community through United Way, and the personal and professional growth she’s experienced through volunteering.
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