Thank you Niagara for making your Period Promise!
The annual Period Promise campaign officially wrapped up on May 28th with a drive-thru drop off event at the Seaway Mall in Welland. The campaign aims to raise awareness of […]
United Way Niagara announces Chief Bryan MacCulloch as 2021 Campaign Chair
Niagara, ON – United Way Niagara is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan MacCulloch, Chief of Police for the Niagara Regional Police Service, as the 2021 Campaign Chair.“I am […]
What Period Promise means to me
As a young woman having to deal with their period, it’s definitely hard. Periods can be messy and overwhelming – but a quick ask to my mom or dad, and […]
United Way's Period Promise campaign aims to reduce period poverty
Niagara, ON – I only have $10 to get me through the rest of the week…I don’t have much food left and I just got my period. Now what…Unfortunately, this […]
Congratulations 2020 Award Winners!
Congratulations 2020 Award Winners!Thank you to everyone who made our 2020 Campaign a success – our donors, volunteers, agencies and partners. With your support and hard work, you helped us […]
Women Supporting Women
When we look around us, we see women everywhere. In our homes, we see our mothers, sisters, wives, and grandmothers. At work, we see female co-workers. In life, we see […]
In a challenging year, United Way invests record amount
Niagara, ON, January 28, 2021 – Last year was a tough one for many in Niagara. Businesses and agencies alike had to adapt overnight to a very different way of […]
Literacy Linked to Poverty
Literacy and PovertyMany important social issues are impacted by lower literacy rates – health, gender equality, food security and poverty. When an individual is able to read, write, do basic […]
Niagara suffering devastating effects of pandemic
Niagara region, ON – The devastating effects of the pandemic are pushing more people to the breaking point at a time when our community’s ability to answer the call is […]
Community Leaders Match Donations
Community Leaders Match DonationsIn a year when so many people may find themselves needing help from a community service for the first time, we have seen incredible generosity from those […]