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Community is at the heart of everything Andrea does, and after hearing a powerful presentation from United Way, her deep-rooted connection to Chatham-Kent led her to become a United Way Champion at the College. When the call came out for help, she jumped at the opportunity ...

New survey finds 42 per cent of people living in Canada could cover expenses for less than a month if their income was lost... Nearly as many (41%) report physical stress symptoms when talking about money , and 42% say they would only be able to cover their basic expenses for less than one month if they lost their main source of income.

The BaCK to School initiative provided 535 gift cards helping to lesson the financial stress weighing on Chatham-Kent families. Thanks to your support, we’re making back-to-school a brighter experience for local kids!

Having your period is one of the most natural things in the world—but misinformation, shame, and lack of access can turn it into a crisis. “I was in school when I got my period for the first time. I didn’t understand what was happening, and I bled through my clothing”, says Alex...

From November 17th to 23rd, 2025, enjoy a Smile Cookie at Tim Hortons in Tilbury and support the United Way’s Tilbury Information & H.E.L.P. Centre. 50% of the proceeds will fund vital community services, including emergency food, housing support, job assistance, and more. Purchase a cookie, spread a smile, and help your neighbors in need!

The Tilbury Information and H.E.L.P. Centre provides essential services to support our community, including emergency food assistance, social housing application help, resume writing support, access to community computers for job searches, and more. Visit us at 26 Queen Street North, or call 519-354-0430 for more information. We're here to help!