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United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
April 29, 2022
Stellantis employees and retirees pledge largest donation for United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County 2021-22 campaign
RELEASE: Stellantis employee and retiree combined contribution to the annual United Way campaign totals $831,216.22…
We’re celebrating our volunteers this week – and every week! Holley is a volunteer tutor in On Track to Success. She and one of her students, Tatianna, talk about how they both grew as a result of their involvement in the program.
April 13, 2022
Ford Windsor Operations raises $508,059 for Building a Brighter Future campaign in support of United Way
RELEASE: Ford Windsor Operations, Unifor Local 200 and Local 240, Leadec Industrial Services and Penske Logistics are proud to announce a $508,059 donation to United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County as part of its annual fundraising efforts in support of local children and youth. WATCH VIDEO
RELEASE: ProsperUs community leaders have reached a $7.8-million fundraising milestone in the ongoing effort to eliminate child poverty in the Windsor and Essex County region.
RELEASE: United Way’s second annual youth mental health fundraising event – iMove for United Way presented by St. Clair College and St. Clair College Alumni Association – raised $40,320 (and counting) throughout February and March.
January 24, 2022
Understanding the experiences of local residents key to building more resilient families
For United Way, it’s important that families have access to supports that can strengthen children in reaching their potential, including nutritious food and mental health counselling, social inclusion, and access to transportation and housing to build more stable, resilient families.
January 17, 2022
Open Letter in advance of the provincial-municipal housing summit on January 19, 2022
In advance of the provincial-municipal housing summit planned for January 19, our broad partnership of social service organizations, grassroots and community networks and United Way Centraides across Ontario are calling on elected provincial and municipal representatives and officials for urgent action on affordable housing.
December 8, 2021
Student earns life-changing opportunity
An On Track to Success graduate has been awarded a valuable provincial LGBTQ scholarship.
December 1, 2021
The Ujima Initiative: Black Youth Empowerment
United Way is committed to collaborate with, support and empower Black youth in the community. One way we’re taking action is the Ujima initiative.
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December 3, 2021
#UNEVENT4UJIMA raises over $30K for Black youth in United Way’s On Track to Success Program
RELEASE – United Way’s Emerging Philanthropists hosted its second annual UNevent fundraiser, raising over $32K towards the launch of the Ujima initiative for Black youth in United Way’s On Track to Success program.
November 25, 2021
Meaningful conversations with family can start with a planned gift
United Way donor, Kyle Kootstra, says conversations about philanthropy can help create a sense of identity and legacy among family members, specifically the younger generation.
November 2, 2021
Rocket Innovation Studio Teams Up with United Way to Create ‘Living in My Shoes’ Simulation
RELEASE: Rocket Innovation Studio and United Way announce the launch of the ‘Living in My Shoes’ simulation – a program enabling the public to get a glimpse of what life is like for those living with barriers such as a lack of access to fresh and nutritious food, technology, reliable transportation and mental health support.
November 19, 2021
Charles Brooks Award honours unionist with ties to migrant workers
RELEASE – United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County, in partnership with the Windsor & District Labour Council, will host the 44th annual Virtual Labour Appreciation Night next week, honouring the recipient of the Charles E. Brooks Labour Community Service Award, Elizabeth Ha, OPSEU Local 154.
September 1, 2021
Message to the Community – Discoveries at Residential Schools
Over the past several months, gruesome discoveries of unmarked graves continue to be made at the sites of previous residential schools in Canada.