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Meet the Community Builder of the Year shaping the future of youth mental health

We are proud to recognize YouthNet as the 2024 Community Builder of the Year Award recipient for strengthening youth mental health and addressing the needs of young people across East Ontario.

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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.

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Driving local change: Tee Up for Change 2024 golf tournament raises $65,000

United Way East Ontario’s annual Tee Up for Change golf tournament brought together local changemakers and raised $65,000 to support vital services.

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GenNext East Ontario’s The Pride Palette: A queer conversation

Local queer artists discuss how they use their art to foster safer communities, the importance of queer joy, and more in this panel discussion.

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.

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Supporting women to build strong communities: 2023 reflections

In 2023, Women United members and donors continued their impactful support for thousands of women and girls through investments in grassroots initiatives and community programs across East Ontario.

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Our 2023-24 Annual Report is now live: A message from Dennise Taylor-Gilhen

We invite United Way East Ontario donors and partners to take a moment, read through, and reflect on the work we have accomplished and the impact we were able to achieve this past year⁠.

Lanark County

Beverley finds balance with Perth seniors’ programs and caregiver supports

After her husband had a stroke, the local hospital connected Beverley to the PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre, a United Way East Ontario partner, in search of caregiver respite and seniors’ support.

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