United Way Waterloo Region Communities (WRC) is proud to support and champion the Living Wage initiative in our community. The term “living wage” refers to the income level that allows… Read More »United Way WRC Supports the Living Wage
Opinion Editorial By Joan Fisk Published in The Waterloo Record Umbrellas can heal our communities. Does that sound odd? It might. Until we understand the role and importance of umbrella… Read More »Umbrella organizations shelter us all -Opinion Editorial
By Arjun Verma (Wilfrid Laurier MBA Student) As someone deeply committed to community service, my journey as a member of the volunteer Community Investment Team (CIT) for United Way Waterloo… Read More »“My Journey as a Community Investment Volunteer”
Don’t let apathy stifle compassion Opinion Editorial By Joan Fisk Published in The Waterloo Record & The Hamilton Spectator If we want to solve problems in our community, we’ve got… Read More »Don’t Let Apathy Stifle Compassion – Opinion Editorial
🗓 Date: June 12, 2024🕔 Time: 5:30PM – 6:15PM📍Location: 50 Sportsworld Crossing Rd, Suite 220, Kitchener ON, N2P 0A4 RSVP Information:Please confirm your attendance by emailing us at info@uwaywrc.ca by… Read More »Annual General Meeting
rare: Local Earth Day Opportunities By Sloan Stark, United Way WRC Co-op Student (Jan-April 2024) United Way WRC believes in acting on the expertise of local service providers. We believe… Read More »rare: Local Earth Day Opportunities
Make it liveable The CampaignThe goal of Make it Livable is to demonstrate that doubling social-assistance rates is not only the right thing to do for vulnerable Ontarians, but it makes economic… Read More »Make it Liveable
211: Vital National Helpline to Access Resources and Support On February 11, the United Way Centraide network celebrates 211 Day to raise awareness so more people can access support through… Read More »211: Vital National Helpline to Access Resources and Support
Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis. Affordability, homelessness, and lack of safe and adequate housing are all growing issues that deeply affect almost every community across the… Read More »NATIONAL HOUSING DAY BLOG POST – Housing Is A Human Right