100% of your donation stays in Windsor-Essex County
1 in 7 kids in Windsor-Essex County are living in poverty. (Canada Census 2021)
Supporting families in our local community since 1947
Imagine Winning Tickets to Dinner Anywhere in the World
Embark on a flavor-filled journey of a lifetime! Our upcoming raffle’s GRAND PRIZE offers Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World, including flights and accommodations.
What’s Happening at United Way
The 2024 Annual Impact report is here!
Your generosity has transformed lives in ways big and small, and we’re excited to show you how! Our Annual Impact Report outlines stories of hope, growth, and positive change—all thanks to donors like you. Ready to see the difference you’ve made?
Give Back This December: Enjoy a Meal & Help Local Kids!
This December, enjoy a delicious meal at AutoCity Hamburgers and Poutine, where 10% of all sales will be donated to United Way to support local children and youth. It’s a tasty way to give back to our community! Combos starting at $8.85 everyday.
Charity Cornhole Tournament – Feb 1, 2025
Join us for a fun-filled day at our Cornhole Tournament, brought to you by United Way’s Retiree Volunteer Council. Get ready for some friendly competition, food, prizes and more! Proceeds from this event will stay 100% local supporting students in On Track to Success.
Every child deserves the right to reach their full potential
Imagine a childhood where dreams seem out of reach because of the harsh realities of poverty. For far too many kids in Windsor-Essex, this is their reality. Their potential and dreams for the future, cut short by circumstances beyond their control. It’s an unacceptable truth that can’t be ignored.
Did you know our community has the highest rate of child poverty in Canada according to the latest census data? In fact, 1 in 7 kids live in poverty across Windsor-Essex, and that rate is as high as 1 in 3 kids in some neighbourhoods.
But here’s the glimmer of hope: every step we take to support local kids in our community is a step towards a path out of poverty and a brighter future. It’s an investment not just in them, but in an economically stronger and more compassionate community.
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When we work together, we’re not just providing food, education, and stability. We’re nurturing dreams, igniting potential, and shaping tomorrow’s leaders. We’re showing kids that they don’t have to stay in the cycle of poverty. We’re showing kids that they matter.
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