Celebrating National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week 2022During National Volunteer Week, we want to personally thank all of our volunteers for giving their time and energy to support the Niagara community. At United Way, […]
The power of positivity
Story telling is a powerful way to open one’s eyes to our similarities and differences and help to understand the world we live in. It can teach empathy and even […]
Women supporting women
After an employment program helped Honey change her own life, she knew she wanted to help other women do the same thing.“I know that United Way can change a life […]
Rose City Seniors Centre Foundation: supporting United Way providing aid for Welland seniors
Niagara, ON (March 2) – In September 2021, the Rose City Seniors Centre Foundation officially dissolved and left behind a legacy of meaningful support for seniors in Welland. United Way […]
United Way Niagara supports nearly 123,000 people locally
Despite challenges of COVID-19, United Way Niagara supports nearly 123,000 people locallyNiagara, ON, February 17 – Reflecting on another year dealing with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic likely brings […]
All human, all equal
This year on Human Rights Day, December 10, we are continuing our collective commitment towards reducing inequalities and advancing human rights for all — because everyone in our community deserves […]
Bullying: harmful, scarring, traumatizing
Growing up I remember witnessing various forms of bullying at school. Throughout elementary school there was always a “bully” in every classroom. Back then, long before social media, the kids […]
Ontario Thorold Paper Foundation showing #LocalLove since 2017
Philanthropy in NiagaraNovember 15 is National Philanthropy Day®, set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the phenomenal contributions that those active in the philanthropic community have made in our […]
Making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people
October is Community Support Services Month in Ontario and the message behind this month is of particular importance to United Way Niagara as we continue to support programs and services […]
Taking care of yourself to care of others
During Mental Illness Awareness Week, United Way Niagara is making an effort to highlight the challenges many in our community face each day involving mental health and what the right […]