United Way’s Response to COVID-19
*Video courtesy of Memory Tree.
This is an unprecedented time in our community. But as a community, we have risen to unexpected and urgent challenges before. United Way has always played a role in convening and mobilizing people around the most pressing needs in our community and this time is no different.
You can be the one to help by donating to our COVID-19 Community Response Fund.
*If you experience any technical issues while trying to make a donation, please click here.
Join us for our Annual General Meeting!
This year, our 2020 AGM will take place as a virtual event. Please RSVP by June 19. We hope to see you there!
Applications Open: Emergency Community Support Fund
United Way Waterloo Region Communities is now accepting applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund to help charities and non-profit organizations serve and support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding has been made available by the Government of Canada and funding streams are being administered by United Way Centraide Canada, Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross in communities from coast to coast to coast.
This funding is intended to support frontline community service organizations providing services to support vulnerable Canadians, including low-income seniors, women, children and youth, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, refugees, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, and more. Click below to learn more & apply today.
Funded Organizations
The COVID-19 Community Response Fund is continuing to accept donations to support crisis-related needs of Waterloo Region charitable organizations. You can help ensure vital community services remain uninterrupted by donating to United Way’s COVID-19 Community Response Fund. See the organizations currently receiving funding here.
Community Response Fund
The COVID-19 Community Response Fund will support the work of frontline organizations that are collectively striving to ensure our most vulnerable citizens are safe and healthy. Learn more.
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Supporting Our Partners
We are committed to ensuring our partners are able to do what is necessary in these unprecedented times. As a flexible funder we are listening to agencies about where they need to adjust supports and program funding to best meet community needs.
Supporting Individuals
United Way is proud to fund 211 Ontario. 211 is a free and confidential service that ensures access to information about community and social programs in Waterloo Region is only a phone call away.
Contact Us
To ensure the health and safety of our staff, we are continuing operations with our team working remotely. Our offices are now closed but rest assured we are still working to serve our community. We are conducting all internal and external meetings via telephone and video conferencing.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday – Friday (8:30am – 4:30pm)
Contact us:
- Phone: 519-888-6100
- Email: info@uwaywrc.ca
Should there be any changes to this, we will share those updates here as we continue to monitor announcements and advisories from the Region of Waterloo and Ontario’s Ministry of Health.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
*If you have any questions or if you experience technical issues while trying to make a donation, please call (519) 888-6100 for assistance. Alternatively, you can make an online donation through our Canada Helps page here. Thank you for your support and understanding.