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United Way Waterloo Region Communities is dedicated to helping people live better lives in every one of the seven communities we serve. We are fundraisers who support a network of agencies whose programs and services are locally focused, informed, connected, and deeply invested in helping people reach their full potential.

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2023 Press Releases

• September 26, 2023: Community Funding Announced, with 2023 Campaign Goal of $8 Million Dollars to Meet the Growing Need
• September 15, 2023: Together We Can End Poverty In Waterloo Region – United Way Launches 2023 Campaign.
• August 22, 2023: Over $3 Million provided to 64 Waterloo Region organizations through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund
• July 4, 2023: United Way Waterloo Region Communities Distributes $716,626 to 58 Local Organizations & Programs
• June 16, 2023: United Way Waterloo Region Communities Shares Success of Golf for a Cause
• April 26, 2023: United Way Waterloo Region Communities’ Spirit Awards
• March 28, 2023: United Way facilitates distribution of $663,371 through 2023 General Community Fund
• January 6, 2023: Over $2.8 million available in funding to Waterloo Region organizations through the Community Services Recovery Fund
• December 13, 2022: United Way Waterloo Region Communities Appoints Dave Wilson as New Senior Director of Philanthropy
• December 9, 2022: United Way Waterloo Region Communities distributes $718,871 through the General Community Fund 
• December 1, 2022: United Way Waterloo Region Communities launches Holiday Giving Campaign for a Cause.
• November 29, 2022: United Way Waterloo Region Communities’ Giving Tuesday to put donor in driver’s seat with Campaign for a Cause.
• December 1, 2022: United Way Waterloo Region Communities launches Holiday Giving “Campaign for a Cause”
• October 6, 2022: United Way Waterloo Region Communities distributes $720,732 through the General Community Fund
• September 12, 2022: United Way Annual Campaign Launches with Walk This Way with Stacey Kay – March of 1000 Umbrellas
• July 6, 2022: In an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford, United Ways across Ontario call for action on toughest issues facing Ontarians
• July 5, 2022: United Way Waterloo Region Communities distributes $727,371 through the General Community Fund 
• June 9, 2022: United Way Waterloo Region Communities’ Annual Spirit Award Nominees and Winners
• April 26, 2022: UWWRC distributes $712,357 through General Community fund
• April 4, 2022: United Way Waterloo Region Communities launches Waterloo Region Relief Fund
• January 19, 2022: United Way WRC distributes $871,971 through General Community Fund

2021 Press Releases

• December 13, 2021: United Way Waterloo Region Communities launches Preventing Homelessness Holiday Giving Fund
• October 7, 2021: United Way Waterloo Region Communities distributes $724895 through General Community Fund
• September 16, 2021: United Way Waterloo Region Communities Celebrates 80 years in Waterloo Region with 80 for 80th Virtual Auction
• August 6, 2021: United Way Waterloo Region Communities Welcomes New Volunteer Board Members
• July 22, 2021: United Way Waterloo Region Communities distributes $690,895.00 through General Community Fund
• June 29, 2021: United Way Waterloo Region Communities raises over $87,000 through Children and Youth Summer Survival Fund
• June 7, 2021: United Way Waterloo Region Communities launches Children and Youth Summer Survival Campaign
• February 9, 2021: United Way Waterloo Region Communities provides over $4.6M in support in 2021
• January 21, 2021: United Way Waterloo Region Communities distributes $560,490 to local organizations through 2nd Round of Emergency Community Support Fund

2020 Press Releases

• October 23, 2020: United Way Waterloo Region Communities distributes $646,000 through General Community Fund and COVID-19 Response Fund
• August 14, 2020: United Way Waterloo Region Communities distributes $1,240,000 to local organizations through Emergency Community Support Fund
• May 19, 2020: Emergency Community Support Fund distributes $1,240,000 through United Way Waterloo Region Communities
• April 23, 2020: Over $800,000 in support announced for Region’s charitable sector
• April 1, 2020: Funders united to support Region’s charitable sector