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August 20, 2024

Connecting Windsor-Essex Partners with ProsperUS Initiative to Promote Digital Inclusion

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.

June 21, 2024

John Toth Award Celebrates Sandra Sahli, a Dedicated Champion of United Way

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 Locals 200 & 240,business partners raise $508,189 in support of United Way

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.

Ignite Academy - 2023 Year in Review

Ignite Academy is a unique program designed by the community to help kids improve their reading and math skills. Learn more about the first year of Ignite Academy and meet some of the amazing students.

February 13, 2024

United Way receives $180,000 from Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefit Plan for school lunch program

United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County is proud to announce that we have received $180,000 in funding to deliver a free school lunch program in two Sandwich area schools a minimum of one day a week throughout the school year.

On Track to Success - 2023 Year in Review

The On Track to Success program continues to make an incredible impact on hundreds of local youth in West Windsor, Downtown Windsor and Leamington. It’s because of donors – like you – that we’re able to support these incredible students in their journey through high school and into post-secondary education.

Release: 2023 Impact Report to the Community

Thanks to local residents and donors, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County is helping kids succeed from Cradle to Career. We released our 2022-2023 Annual Impact Report to the Community, highlighting the progress that has been made to help local children overcome barriers to academic success.

Bringing Affordable Housing Home: An Action Plan for Housing Stability in Ontario

400 Ontario nonprofit leaders — in collaboration with United Ways across Ontario, Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, Ontario Alliance to End Homelessness, Ontario for All & Ontario Nonprofit Network — have identified 7 high-impact ways government can make a difference for Ontarians in most dire need of affordable housing.