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About United Way
Our Mission
United Way exists to help people live better lives in every one of the seven communities we serve.
wHAT WE DO
Explore how we invest in Waterloo Region & how we empower others to make a difference in our community.
How to help
With the generosity and support of people like you, together, we can can build a stronger Waterloo Region.
Our Impact
The following reflects the 2024 reporting period.
What's New?
recent Posts
- Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 15, 2025
- Press Release: Children and Youth Planning Table and Smart Waterloo Region to award $50,000 to youth projects that address local challenges May 13, 2025
- National Op-Ed: Solidarity gives Canada its resilience in the face of crises May 6, 2025
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month May 5, 2025
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100% of your donation stays local, always.
With your support we are proud to be making a real difference to the lives of those in need.
Solving Poverty is complex
We focus our work in 7 distinct, yet interconnected areas, with a focus on equity underpinning everything we do:
- Affordable Housing & Homelessness
- Food Insecurity
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Children and Youth
- Community and Social Supports
- Literacy, Employment Skills and Assistive Devices
- Hate, Gender-Based and Family Violence
our funded Partners
By donating to United Way, you make it possible for us to fund a network of charities, non-profits, and community initiatives across Waterloo Region.
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