oUR coMMUNITY IS IN CRISIS
Your help is needed now more than ever to keep hope alive this Holiday Season.
Need is growing exponentially, waitlists are growing longer, costs are increasing, donations and funding are not keeping pace.
Please give what you can this Holiday Season.Â
oUR coMMUNITY IS IN CRISIS
Your help is needed now more than ever to keep hope alive this Holiday Season.
Need is growing exponentially, waitlists are growing longer, costs are increasing, donations and funding are not keeping pace.
Please give what you can this Holiday Season.Â
In 2022 a total of 43,926 nights of emergency shelter were provided to 571 unique persons that is an 88% increase in the shelter nights provided in 2021.Â
YW Kitchener Waterloo
Our food support program saw a 57% increase in the number of people served from 2021 to 2023 (5124 to 8067 people) – that’s almost 3,000 more people!Â
Wilmot Family Resource Centre
We have gone from 40 survivors waiting for counselling. We now have more than 300 survivors waiting for counselling.Â
Sexual Assault Support Centre
12 reasons to give
By donating to United Way as part of your holiday giving, you can make a positive difference in your community and help create a brighter future for all. Thank you for your investment in our community.
12 reasons to give
By donating to United Way as part of your holiday giving, you can make a positive difference in your community and help create a brighter future for all. Thank you for your investment in our community.
Local impact
Your gift will directly impact and support people and programs in your community creating a safety net for our region.
gREAT NEED
The social services sector is in crisis. Need is on the rise and funding is becoming more difficult to attain. Every dollar donated makes a difference.Â
local resources for global crisis
Waterloo Region welcomes refugees and newcomers from all around the world. United Way WRC supports programs that help them find homes, employment, and other local resources to thrive.
one gift = big impact
In 2022, United Way provided funding to 80 unique organizations, through 228 grants, helping 232,690 people.
equity & inclusion
Using the principles of reconciliation and equity we work to eliminate systemic racism and discrimination from our work.
Basic Needs
Cause Based Giving Options mean your donation can be directed to the area of your choice and will help provide essential resources to those in need.
Children & Youth
As a voting member of the Children and Youth Planning Table (CYPT) and funder for a sector-wide collaborative program bringing youth projects and ideas to life, United Way WCR values and invests in our region’s youth.
Mental health & Addictions
Addressing waitlists and supporting local partners in hiring trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate services and supports.
Combatting hate & violence
Safety and well-being is a critical part of establishing a feeling of belonging. Together we strengthen our community through work which promotes understanding and celebrating diversity
literacy & employment supports
Creating financial stability through programs that promote literacy, job training, and access to employment opportunities.
advocacy & policy change
United Way advocates for policy changes and initiatives that address systemic issues and promote social justice.
Lasting Change
When you donate to United Way, you are contributing to the safety net of our region, which works collaboratively with 100s of organizations to achieve long-term solutions and improve the lives of individuals and families.