Poverty and food insecurity are not always visible
It’s no secret that we are facing a food crisis. Alarm bells are ringing from every corner of Niagara, and our frontline agencies are struggling to keep up with the […]
Starting Off Life at a New Home on the Right Foot
This Fall, with the help of a $10,000 donation from the John Deere Foundation of Canada, United Way Niagara distributed 100 Welcome Home Kits to the community. These kits support […]
Matching Gifts for Greater Impact
United Way Niagara is grateful to the hundreds of businesses that support our mission. For many of them, giving back to the community is not an option but a necessary […]
How does your donation make an impact in Niagara?
United Way’s Community FundWe are often asked where donations to United Way go. How exactly does your donation make a local impact on people and communities in Niagara? While we […]
The Bear Cares
Philanthropy at the Heart of Algoma’s Corporate CultureUnited Way is proud to be the charity of choice for many businesses in Niagara. We take pride in partnering with local change […]
Affordable markets 'popping up' in schools across Niagara
What began as a simple grade five class project has evolved into a new region-wide food security initiative. Thanks to students and faculty at Edith Cavell Public School, in collaboration […]
Addressing the Root Causes of Poverty to Lift Our Communities Up
Addressing the Root Causes of Poverty to Lift Our Communities UpOctober 17, 2023When it comes to tackling poverty across the globe, there is still a lot of work to be […]
Building skills and community through partnership with local school board
Building skills and communityGuest written by Secondary School Co-op Student, Ella LarosaMy name is Ella Larosa. I am seventeen years old and currently attend Notre Dame High School. United Way […]
United Way Kicks Off 2023 Campaign with 2nd Annual Firetruck Pull
Photo: Frances Hallworth, United Way Niagara CEO, Fire Chief Dave Upper, St. Catharines Fire Services and Brad Steeves, 2023 Campaign Chair and President of Beatties, drop a banner revealing the […]
Niagara College horticultural program graduate brings learning full circle in local food production
When the pandemic hit, Luke Baulk took it as an opportunity to reflect on his career path. As a graphic designer, Luke had been working in retail environment design – […]