Category: Media Releases

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, United Way Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent, in partnership with the Windsor & District Labour Council (WDLC), will host the 47th annual Labour Appreciation Night at the Ciociaro Club of Windsor, honouring the recipient of the Charles E. Brooks Labour Community Service Award, Jodi Nesbitt, President of Unifor Local 240.

Connecting Windsor-Essex (CWE) and United Way Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kentannounced today the impact of a recent collaboration to foster digital inclusion for members oftheir Community Action Network (CAN). United Way has been acting as the backbone agency for theProsperUs collective impact strategy aimed at reducing regional childhood poverty since 2018.

On Thursday June 20th, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County in partnership with the Windsor & District Labour Council presented the 4th Annual John Toth Community Champion Legacy Award to longtime United Way supporter Sandra Sahli from Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF) Active Retirees Members (ARM) Chapter 9.

Ford Windsor Operations, Unifor Local 200 and Local 240, Leadec Industrial Services and Penske Logistics are proud to announce a $508,189 donation to United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County as part of its annual fundraising efforts in support of local children and youth.

Fifty-one innovative capacity building projects were announced across Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent as part of the Community Services Recovery Fund.

including MP Irek Kusmierczyk to a community breakfast to discuss opportunities and challenges related to enhancing school meal programs for Windsor-Essex students.

In an inspiring display of community spirit, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County, the City of Windsor, CUPE 82 and Rocket Innovation Studio, came together to host over 70 people for a community clean up on September 13th, 2023. Volunteers

On Thursday, November 9, 2023, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County, in partnership with the Windsor & District Labour Council (WDLC), will host the 46th annual Labour Appreciation Night at the Ciociaro Club of Windsor, honouring the recipient of the Charles E. Brooks Labour Community Service Award, Tony Sisti, Chair of Unifor Local 1973 Retired Workers Chapter.

United Way Windsor-Essex County is making a strong final fundraising push for their summer programs and ask the public for help reaching the goal

United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County launches their annual summer programs fundraising campaign this month. United Way’s Summer Programs include two innovative strategies that support children throughout the summer months and help prepare them for their upcoming school year.