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Social enterprises helping youth like Nikki see brighter futures

Supportive work environments help youth like Nikki, who has experienced homelessness, gain on-the-job training to build a more stable future.

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Ontario United Ways call for action on intimate partner violence

In an open letter to the government of Ontario, United Ways across the province are calling for intimate partner violence to be declared an epidemic, alongside other recommendations to reduce gender-based violence.

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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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School’s Cool helps kids like Lincoln navigate big life changes

For children with autism and other developmental delays, transitioning into school is challenging. School’s Cool is a play-based program that eases this transition by developing skills to enjoy this new chapter.

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.

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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.

Ottawa

Jewish and Muslim family services supporting local communities in crisis, together

United Way checks in with Jewish Family Services and Muslim Family Services of Ottawa more than eight months after we responded to their communities’ needs for access to low-cost, culturally appropriate mental health services, due to violence in Gaza and Israel.

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