2023 Year in Review – United Way Niagara
A Year in Review – United WayAs we welcome 2023, I am reflecting on the many challenges our community faces. An ongoing pandemic, skyrocketing inflation, a worsening housing crisis. But […]
United Way Niagara takes part in the Community Services Recovery Fund – a $400 million investment in Community Services Organizations
Now more than ever, Community Service Organizations (charities, non-profits, and Indigenous Governing Bodies) are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all Canadians. The […]
United Way Niagara and the Niagara Community Foundation take part in the distribution of the Community Services Recovery Fund
United Way Niagara and the Niagara Community Foundation take part in the distribution of the Community Services Recovery FundNiagara, ON, January 5, 2023 – In November, the Minister of Families, […]
Making it through the holidays when everything costs more
This holiday, many families in Ontario are looking at their child’s wish list and deciding what they can afford. Now imagine you’re one of 24,000 Niagara families living in poverty. […]
United Way responds to an increased need for food across Niagara
Niagara, ON, December 9, 2022 – The first of three calls for applications to the United Way Niagara Food Support Grant were reviewed and approved by United Way’s volunteer Board […]
$1 million donation to help community food programs meet growing need in Niagara
$1 million donation to help community food programs meet growing need in NiagaraNiagara, ON, November 8, 2022 – Driven by soaring rents, and a 11.4% increase in food costs, more […]
Applications for the 2022 Food Support Grant are now open
Applications for the 2022 Food Support Grant are now openUnited Way Niagara is pleased to share a new funding opportunity to provide immediate relief to our community partners working in […]
Food Programs are much more than just food
Food Programs are much more than just foodWill ForanMany of us are familiar with the concept of a food collection drive. The community comes together to help those struggling to […]
United Way and Niagara College partner to grow local produce ‘with the community, for the community’
United Way and Niagara College partner to grow local produce ‘with the community, for the community’Niagara, ON, October 18, 2022 – On the heels of World Food Day, Niagara College […]
Every Journey Begins with a Single Step
Every Journey Begins with a Single StepGrazia Sheppard is the Program Director of Westview Centre4women. She was first introduced to Westview Centre4Women as a participant 14 years ago.Grazia’s journey to […]