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
What’s Happening at United Way

The 2024 Annual Impact Report is here!
Your generosity has transformed lives in big ways 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?

School Food Grant Opportunity!
The School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) supports non-profit organizations in improving food program infrastructure across Canada. By enhancing the capacity to produce, process, store, and distribute nutritious meals, SFIF strengthens local food systems and ensures children have the meals they need to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

Sharpen for a Cause
We’re excited to partner with Williams Food Equipment all month long from March 1st to 31st.
100% of all proceeds from their knife sharpening program during March will be donated back to help support local children and youth in need.
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.
Select a goal below to learn more:
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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