Your impact
The difference you've made
At United Way Waterloo Region, we believe that there are many solutions to the complexities of poverty. We believe in acting on the expertise of local service providers, investing in key interconnected areas that meet practical needs and address barriers that stop our community from thriving.
The following reflects the 2025 reporting period
Mental Health & Addictions
41,402
People Helped
$274,000
Dollars Invested
Asking for help can be daunting, but accessing mental health and addiction support should be simple, stigma-free, and tailored to individual needs. You support helps us to break down barriers, expand access, and provide personalized support, helping to build a system where mental health care is a right, not a privilege.
Mental Health & Addictions
41,402
People Helped
$274,000
Dollars Invested
Asking for help can be daunting, but accessing mental health and addiction support should be simple, stigma-free, and tailored to individual needs. You support helps us to break down barriers, expand access, and provide personalized support, helping to build a system where mental health care is a right, not a privilege.
Affordable Housing & Homelessness
11,352
People Helped
$500,000
Dollars Invested
A safe, stable home is the foundation for a healthy, fulfilling life. United is the Way we can invest in emergency shelters, eviction prevention, and long-term and transitional housing solutions that break the cycle of homelessness.
Affordable Housing & Homelessness
11,352
People Helped
$500,000
Dollars Invested
A safe, stable home is the foundation for a healthy, fulfilling life. United is the Way we can invest in emergency shelters, eviction prevention, and long-term and transitional housing solutions that break the cycle of homelessness.
Children & Youth
13,467
People Helped
$394,000
Dollars Invested
Empowering children & youth with the support they need to break the cycle of poverty is essential for their long-term success. This includes opportunities for healthy social, emotional, and physical development, to reduce the risk of challenges later in life.
Children & Youth
13,467
People Helped
$394,000
Dollars Invested
Empowering children & youth with the support they need to break the cycle of poverty is essential for their long-term success. This includes opportunities for healthy social, emotional, and physical development, to reduce the risk of challenges later in life.
Community & Social Supports
57,569
People Helped
$430,000
Dollars Invested
A sense of belonging and connection is essential to our well-being. Services or activities that unite people through shared goals or interests, provide systems navigation, and offer wrap-around support, help ensure that everyone can fully participate and feel valued in their community.
Community & Social Supports
57,569
People Helped
$430,000
Dollars Invested
A sense of belonging and connection is essential to our well-being. Services or activities that unite people through shared goals or interests, provide systems navigation, and offer wrap-around support, help ensure that everyone can fully participate and feel valued in their community.
Literacy, Employment Skills & Assistive Devices
1,440
People Helped
$150,000
Dollars Invested
Support for literacy, life skills, tutoring, and assistive devices empowers individuals to thrive. By developing core skills such as numeracy, digital literacy, and academic confidence, these resources foster independence and enable people to fully engage in daily life, pursue education and employment, and reach their full potential.
Literacy, Employment Skills & Assistive Devices
1,440
People Helped
$150,000
Dollars Invested
Support for literacy, life skills, tutoring, and assistive devices empowers individuals to thrive. By developing core skills such as numeracy, digital literacy, and academic confidence, these resources foster independence and enable people to fully engage in daily life, pursue education and employment, and reach their full potential.
Food Insecurity
125,642
People Helped
$231,000
Dollars Invested
Everyone deserves access to healthy, fresh, and culturally appropriate food, yet food insecurity affects individuals and families in our community every day. Expanding access to nutritious food and building food-related skills are essential steps in breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a stronger, healthier community.
Food Insecurity
125,642
People Helped
$231,000
Dollars Invested
Everyone deserves access to healthy, fresh, and culturally appropriate food, yet food insecurity affects individuals and families in our community every day. Expanding access to nutritious food and building food-related skills are essential steps in breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a stronger, healthier community.
Hate, Gender-Based & Family Violence
4,024
People Helped
$200,000
Dollars Invested
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.
Hate, Gender-Based & Family Violence
4,024
People Helped
$200,000
Dollars Invested
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.