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EARN members help people with disabilities find jobs, fill local labour gaps

United Way’s Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN) bridges the gap between employers and organizations that help people with disabilities land the right job for them.

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Reigniting holiday joy for local seniors

Jerry is one of many seniors in our region who live on their own. He needed a bit of a push to become more social, but thanks to our partners at Rural Ottawa South Support Services, he’s connected to a community.

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Disruptive Dialogue recap: Creating a safer future for women

Get the key takeaways from Women United’s Disruptive Dialogue: Creating a safer future for women. Our panelists discuss the recent rise in gender-based violence and what you can do to help.

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Unlocking Affordable Housing: A Call to Action

When folks have access to safe, affordable, and accessible housing, they have a much better chance of staying employed, going to school, feeding themselves and their families, and living more stable lives.

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Community Builder of the Year Award recipients tackle gender-based violence

As rates of gender-based violence continue to rise, we honour the organizations and leaders on the frontlines pulling women and gender-diverse people out of life-threatening situations with our most prestigious award: Community Builder of the Year.

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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.

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Lake 88.1 in conversation with United Way and The Table

Edit Column Lake 88.1’s In Focus host Bob Perreault spoke with United Way East Ontario’s Regional Director, Elle Halladay, and Ramsay Hart, Executive Director of The Table Community Food Centre on how the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund has helped adapt programs and services coming out of the pandemic.

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Move for Youth doubles step goal

From May 1–21, 552 participants hiked, biked, ran, danced, and more, all to Move for Youth. Together, we moved more than 62 million steps, doubling our initial goal.

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