Gifts-in-kind are tangible property including works of art, books, real estate, equipment, vehicles, collections — virtually any physical object in your possession. Donation receipts are issued for the fair market value and may significantly reduce your taxes.
For more information or questions, please reach out to us!
Philanthropy Team
United Way WRC
519-888-6100 | campaign@uwaywrc.ca
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Everyone needs help sometimes. If you’re looking for help but are not sure where to turn, we’ve created this page to get you started. Whether you’re struggling financially, are looking for mental health support, or are looking for resources for your family, we want to help you find the support you need.
211 - Help Starts Here
211 is a helpline for community and social service information that will help you find support near you. Simply dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca It's Free | 24/7 | 150+ languages | Live answer | Confidential.
Financial Relief Navigator
This online database will help you navigate COVID-19 benefits and relief measures.
Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region (CYPT)
A community-wide partnership that includes service providers, researchers, planning bodies and funders serving children, youth and families in our community. United Way WRC participates in working groups and is a voting member of CYPT.
Ontario Living Wage Network
As a living wage employer United Way WRC pays all direct and indirect employees the living wage rate for the region in which they operate.
Did you know that you can build your own event in support of United Way?
Creating your own virtual fundraising event is easy and you can do it at home, at your workplace and in the community! We’ve got a few tips to get you started:
- Start with a hobby or something you feel passionate about
- Do some research to identify a particular need in your community
- Pick an activity you can do virtually with your friends, family, and/or colleagues – we can still do things together to support community, even when we’re apart.
Any funds collected beyond your break-even amount will go towards United Way’s work tackling local, #UNIGNORABLE issues—including poverty, homelessness and mental health—in communities across Greater Toronto.
Whatever you decide, when you show your local love, your community always benefits!
Ready to get started? Once you’ve reviewed our event fundraising toolkit, simply complete an event proposal form and email it to unitedwayevents@uwgt.org. We’ll be in touch soon after to discuss your plans and share tools and tips with you.
- Support Through the Pandemic
For help navigating government support and relief programs related to the Pandemic, use the Financial Relief Navigator. - Rent / Employment
- Lutherwood (Rent Bank) call 519-623-9380 - can be used for many other services and getting started on employment assistance.
- YWCA Services call (519) 744-6507 - they are connected to multiple levels of support from housing and shelter to bill payments and employment.
- Paying Utilities
For support paying Utility bills, you can contact:- The Waterloo Region Energy Assistance Program (WREAP) - call 519-883-2100 between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
- Low- Income Energy Assistance Application call 1-855-487-5327
- Free Tax Clinics
A number of organizations provide support for individuals during tax season. These include The Working Centre and The Social Development Centre. You can also find a tax clinic near you using the Government of Canada's directory.
For medical emergencies, call 9-1-1 immediately.
- Here 24/7 call 1-844-437-3247 or 519-821-3547
Here 24/7 is your front door to the addictions, mental health, and crisis services provided by 11 agencies across Waterloo Wellington. - Telehealth call 1-866-797-0000
Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential service you can call to get health advice or information. A Registered Nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Assistance is available in more than 300 languages. When you call Telehealth, tell them what language you speak and you will be connected to an interpreter.
If you are in immediate danger or for an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
- Women's Crisis Services
Supporting women and children who are experiencing domestic violence. You can contact them via their online chat or call the numbers below.- For support in Kitchener - Waterloo call 519-742-5894
- For support in Cambridge call 519-653-2422
- Family Compass is here to help guide you to services for Children and Youth in Waterloo Region. It also links to a variety of resources for parents.
- Find Affordable Housing with the Region of Waterloo Community Access Housing Centre.
- Lutherwood Housing Services call 519-749-2450
- The Working Centre Housing Desk call 519-743-1151 ext. 173 or email housingdesk@theworkingcentre.org
For more information or questions, please reach out to us!
General Inquiries
United Way WRC
519-888-6100 | info@uwaywrc.ca
Funded Agencies
At United Way we fund a network of Agencies helping people meet their basic needs, access mental health supports, and reduce social isolation.
Choose a cause
Support an issue you care most about by giving directly to one of our Issue-based funds.