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Leadership Giving

As a leadership donor, you have the power to improve lives. You can inspire others to give and support long-term solutions to the toughest local challenges.

Leadership Giving

As a leadership donor, you have the power to improve lives. You can inspire others to give and support long-term solutions to the toughest local challenges.

The impact of your generosity

Every Dollar Counts.

A rent increase. A missed paycheque. A grocery bill that keeps climbing. It doesn't take much for the cost of getting by to outpace what a family can afford. When people struggle to afford the basics, the effects ripple outward. Families can face difficult choices between housing and food. Young people can struggle to succeed at school. Financial stress can make mental health challenges harder to manage. Your generosity helps change what happens next.

The impact of your generosity

Every Dollar Counts.

A rent increase. A missed paycheque. A grocery bill that keeps climbing. It doesn't take much for the cost of getting by to outpace what a family can afford. When people struggle to afford the basics, the effects ripple outward. Families can face difficult choices between housing and food. Young people can struggle to succeed at school. Financial stress can make mental health challenges harder to manage. Your generosity helps change what happens next.

Your support creates real impact in our community

Because of donors like you, local organizations can meet people where they are — providing practical support, services and connections that help people get through difficult times and move forward.

100,000+

meals were delivered through Community Support Connections, helping people access nutritious food when they needed it most.

3,000

people were diverted from homelessness or emergency shelter through Argus' First Connect service.

Counselling Collaborative logo for Waterloo Region communities.

3,000+

Counselling Collaborative partners provided more than 3,000 same-day and quick-access counselling sessions.

YOU HELPED MAKE THIS POSSIBLE

These numbers represent more than meals, housing support or counselling sessions. They represent neighbours who had somewhere to turn when life became difficult.

These numbers represent more than meals, housing support or counselling sessions. They represent neighbours who had somewhere to turn when life became difficult.

Please Renew Your Gift Today

Your donation helps people across our community meet basic needs, build skills and confidence, and access essential supports when they need them most. Through United Way’s network of local nonprofit partners, your gift strengthens underfunded programs, builds capacity, and helps create lasting change.

Your Leadership Changes Lives.

Leadership donors have the power to create meaningful change. They inspire others and bring hope for a brighter tomorrow.

With a donation of $1,200 or more, our Leadership donors set a powerful example, driving solutions to the complex social issues facing our community. They are passionate about leaving a lasting impact in Waterloo Region and helping to build stronger, more resilient communities.

At United Way Waterloo Region, we take pride in our ability to adapt and respond to the evolving needs of the people we serve. Each year, we recognize those who go above and beyond—our Leadership donors—whose generosity allows us to continue supporting the individuals and families who rely on us.

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Make the Leap to Leadership

Become a leadership donor today by donating $100+ monthly, or $1,200+ annually.​ If you’re already a United Way donor, thank you so much for your support! Consider increasing your donation to reach this level and join the community of 700+ leadership donors ready to drive change in our region.