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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.

Ottawa

Ottawa Business Journal: Community Wealth Building – A made-in-Ottawa plan to build prosperity for all

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.

All Communities

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.

Ottawa

Community-based care reaching people before their breaking point

United Way East Ontario helped lay the foundation for the Community Development Framework which equips resident leaders to offer mental health resources to vulnerable Ottawa residents before they face a crisis.

All Communities

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.

All Communities

Caregiver Strategy driving change and empowerment across East Ontario

Following the launch of the Eastern Ontario Caregiver Strategy in 2020, United Way East Ontario is making progress to improve care for seniors and their caregivers.

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