Hate, Gender-Based & Family Violence
With rising incidents of hate, gender-based, and family violence across Waterloo Region, support for victims of violence, crime, and discrimination is more critical than ever. Through community education, awareness building, and access to essential resources, individuals are empowered to escape dangerous situations and rebuild their lives in safety.
United Way Focuses On
- Crisis supports and outreach
- Education and prevention
- Emergency and transitional housing
- Counselling and recovery supports
The Issues – what we know
- According to Statistics Canada, Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo had the second-highest rate of police-reported hate crimes among Canadian census metropolitan areas in 2024, at 22.2 incidents per 100,000 residents.
- According to the 2023 Youth Impact Survey conducted through the Children & Youth Planning Table, 48% of youth reported experiencing discrimination, up from 41% in 2021.
Your Impact
These numbers reflect the 2025 reporting period.
$200,000
Dollars Invested
4,024
People Helped
4
Funded Partners / Programs
Our Response
Through our connected network of funded partners, people experiencing hate, gender-based, and family violence can access the critical supports they need to find safety, heal from harm, and move forward with confidence. By working together, these organizations provide practical resources, and pathways to stability, helping individuals and families rebuild their lives and create safer, more secure futures.
Funded Partners
