Equity and Reconciliation | United Way East Ontario

Helping folks thread their way through tough economic times

United Way East Ontario and our long-time partner of EcoEquitable help women from diverse backgrounds build new skills and confidence through the Sewing for Jobs program.

Renfrew County

Portable sensory space in Petawawa providing support for families at a critical time

In collaboration with the Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC), United Way East Ontario is ensuring families with unique needs in Renfrew County feel included in their communities.

Ottawa

Ottawa Citizen op-ed: Ottawa needs to rally against hate, more than ever

Our Director of Community Initiatives Cameron Ketchum talks about coming together to address the root causes of hate as polarization intensifies in Ottawa and surrounding areas.

All Communities

Building Bridges: Solidarity and support to counter hate and division

On October 1, United for All hosted a discussion with scholars Omar Dajani and Mira Sucharov on solidarity, empathy, and dialogue amidst the Gaza crisis and rising hate crimes locally.

Lanark County

Ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies can access resources in rural communities

Powered by United Way East Ontario, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lanark County developed a 2SLGBTQIA+ toolkit tailored for youth, families and educators in their region.

Prescott-Russell

Le Droit, TFO, Reflet-News: Gender equity report in Prescott-Russell

United Way East Ontario is proud to co-chair, alongside Leadership féminin Prescott-Russell, a project called Concerté.e.s pour l'égalité, which translates to Concerted for Equality, aimed at eliminating systemic barriers to gender equality in Prescott and Russell.

All Communities

United for All denounces anti-trans hate

United for All partners are disheartened to see anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric guiding the “1 Million March 4 Children” event on Parliament Hill this morning.

Ottawa

Walking the runway to success

EcoEquitable's Sewing for Jobs graduation fashion show celebrates newcomer women and women with barriers to employment who have transformed their lives through sewing classes, building skills and a network for the future.

Category: Equity and Reconciliation