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How do you solve a problem like poverty in Halton? For a start, people should be more aware that it is indeed a huge issue. That’s according to Brad Park, president and CEO of United Way Halton and Hamilton (UWHH). “(It’s) a very affluent region. To some, recognizing that poverty even exists in Halton is
The university’s 2018-19 United Way employee campaign wrapped up February 1, reaching 98% of its $290,000 goal. McMaster’s efforts received the Outstanding Leadership Campaign of the Year Award from the United Way of Halton and Hamilton at a ceremony on April 3. The award recognizes employee campaigns with several large donors over $1200. The overall United Way regional
Company of Women, United Way Halton & Hamilton Bring Women Leaders Together Burlington, ONTARIO – Company of Women hosted a successful fundraising event that raised over $5,000 for United Way Halton & Hamilton. The event focused on women leaders with an emphasis on how to overcome mental health and live a more meaningful life. Distinguished
I have seen firsthand the tremendous impact local programs receive from gracious gifts of time and donations. Last year, more than 12,000 volunteers worked tirelessly to bring positive change to your community. These incredible acts of kindness resulted in nearly 56,000 volunteer work hours, at a value of over $1,300,000 for local charities. Over the
Wednesday, April 3rd – This year marks a milestone achievement for your United Way. Announced at the annual Evening of Celebration for United Way Halton and Hamilton (UWHH), supporters, donors, community members and the countless volunteers who worked tirelessly over the last year to help UWHH with their community impact efforts, rallied together to celebrate
April 1, 2019 - HALTON, ONTARIO – The Halton Poverty Roundtable (HPRT) and United Way Halton & Hamilton (UWHH) have unified organizations under one umbrella that will deliver greater impact to local communities with a goal of eliminating poverty. As a result of this alignment, as of April 1, 2019, a unification of the two
Our knowledge must lead to action RE: Code Red The Hamilton Spectator has provided an extraordinary service to this community by dedicating time and resources to its investigative series, 'Code Red'. In 2010, reporter Steve Buist and his team raised the alarm with stories that documented the shocking social, economic and health disparities in Hamilton.
For Endress+Hauser Canada, allying with the United Way beginning this month ensures the benefits of staff charitable giving and volunteering will assist the communities in which they live. Endress+Hauser is soliciting employee contributions from March 4-18, with a milestone goal of donating $15,000 to the United Way – $7,500 from employees and $7,500 in a matching donation from
When Mackenzie was growing up in Oakville, she found she had a lot of energy, but didn’t have the outlet to express it. She tried to channel her energy into sports and dance, yet she wasn’t thrilled with the structure of having to be a perfectionist to succeed. She struggled with finding something to stick
You can’t solve a problem if you don’t know it exists. In our busy world, important local social issues can often go unnoticed. United Way wants to change that. We all love this place we call home. With the excitement of growth and development, Milton is an attractive place to plant roots. Yet, with this