Local Issues
Housing, food security, mental health, safety, learning and belonging are deeply connected. Explore the seven issue areas where United Way Waterloo Region invests, and how together we are creating lasting change.
A safe, stable home is the foundation for health and opportunity. We invest in emergency shelter, eviction prevention and supportive housing across Waterloo Region.
Too many people face long waits and other barriers to getting help. We fund counselling, crisis support, harm reduction and peer support close to home.
Nearly one in four local households struggles to afford food. We fund hampers, hot meals and food skills programs so everyone can eat well.
Every young person deserves a strong start. We fund mentorship, tutoring, school food programs and mental health support that help kids break the cycle of poverty.
Belonging is essential to our well-being. We fund systems navigation, settlement services, peer support and spaces where neighbours connect.
Core skills open doors. We fund literacy and tutoring, employment skills and assistive devices so people can take part fully in work, school and daily life.
Everyone deserves to be safe. We fund crisis support, safe housing, counselling and prevention so people can escape danger and rebuild their lives.