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GenNext’s axe-throwing fundraiser smashes expectations for mental health

GenNext’s BATL for Mental Health brought the community together for a night of axe throwing and impact, raising funds to support accessible mental health programs.

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Royal honour for two outstanding community champions

Grandmother Irene Compton and Karen Williams (posthumously) receive King Charles III Coronation Medals for their unwavering commitment to ensuring every community across our region has an equal opportunity to thrive.

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Generosity, courage, and hope will get us through tough times

In times of uncertainty, we ground ourselves in our mission to build stronger, healthier, and safer communities for all.

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Ontario United Ways: How Ontario’s political parties must deal with homelessness

By addressing poverty at its roots, we’ll also prevent rising costs in health care and emergency services.

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10 years of impact from PCL’s Hard Hat Heroes

We’re celebrating 10 years of partnership with PCL through the Hard Hat Heroes program. Together, we build projects that enhance accessibility, equity, and connection, making neighbourhoods stronger.

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Project Step helping young parents through mental health and addiction struggles

Thanks to our partnership with Youville Centre, Crystal has been able to overcome addiction and regain the stability she needs to create a bright future for herself and her family.

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Merveille is living a safer, healthier life, thanks to transitional housing

Supported by United Way East Ontario, the YMCA’s Second Stage Housing Program provides shelter, support and resources for young people like Merveille, who found himself homeless after coming to Canada from Congo.

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GenNext’s axe-throwing fundraiser smashes expectations for mental health

Royal honour for two outstanding community champions

Generosity, courage, and hope will get us through tough times

Advancing gender equity in Prescott-Russell

Ontario United Ways: How Ontario’s political parties must deal with homelessness

10 years of impact from PCL’s Hard Hat Heroes

Project Step helping young parents through mental health and addiction struggles

Merveille is living a safer, healthier life, thanks to transitional housing