Waterloo Region’s most delicious fundraiser returns this November, connecting community through food, fun, and philanthropy. WATERLOO REGION, ON – November 3, 2025: The grills are heating up and the competition… Read More »Press Release: United Way Waterloo Region Launches 2nd Annual Ultimate Burger Battle – Every Bite Gives Back!
Disability Pride month celebrates the history, accomplishments, contributions, and lived experiences of people with disabilities. It serves as a time to reaffirm that disability is a natural and valuable part… Read More »Disability Pride Month
Indigenous History Month is celebrated in June as it aligns with the summer solstice; a time of celebration and renewal (Government of Canada), and has been an important time across… Read More »Indigenous History Month
During May, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and Mental Health Week. During this time, we encourage everyone to make an extra effort to spread awareness for various mental health… Read More »May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Every year on February 11, United Way Centraide (UWC) and its partners come together to recognize 211 Day, a time to raise awareness about this essential service and advocate for… Read More »211 Day – Connecting Canadians with the Services They Need
“Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this nation: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.”… Read More »Black History Month
During the month of January, in Canada, we celebrate Tamil Heritage Month, as well as Alzheimer’s awareness Month. Tamil Heritage month is celebrated in January as the first month of… Read More »Tamil Heritage Month & Alzheimer’s awareness Month
United Way is steadfast in its commitment to opposing hate and violence in all forms, advocating for a society that values dignity, respect, and equality for all individuals. November, in… Read More »Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Ontario’s 2023 Budget comes at a time of both challenge and opportunity for the province. While confronting record inflation, food insecurity, a critical lack of affordable housing, escalating mental health… Read More »2023 Pre-Budget Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs from Ontario United Ways
Steve Jennings, Senior Compliance Consultant – Audit and Ombudsman, has been with Equitable Life for 24 years, but his passion for United Way started even before joining Equitable. Learn more about his story and why he believes in the UW mission.