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Emerging and rebuilding in the wake of the pandemic will require a concerted, unified effort that brings together individuals and organizations across all sectors working with a common purpose. Our partners in labour will be central to success in recovering from all that has been lost, disrupted and shattered by this virus over the
After an extensive search, United Way Halton & Hamilton is very pleased to announce the appointment of Shawna Mutton to the role of Vice President, Community Impact. On July 26, 2021, Shawna will be joining us at United Way Halton & Hamilton. Shawna has a passion for the not-for-profit field, spending the majority of her
Halton’s public school board will offer free menstrual products in its schools by September 2021. The program aims “to address some of the gaps in access to menstrual products to promote awareness and alleviate the stigma of menstruation,” reads an April 8 release from the Halton District School Board. “Access and availability of menstrual products
Are you looking for a special gift for your teachers? Consider showing your Local Love by making a contribution in your teacher’s name! When you make a donation, we’ll send you a virtual Thank You card to send to your teacher! How to Donate: Step 1: Click the button below. Step 2: On the last
Hundreds across Halton and Hamilton volunteer stand up to the pandemic for Show Your Local Love Day HALTON & HAMILTON, May 27, 2021 – On May 26, 266 volunteers across Halton & Hamilton came together in a multitude of online projects to support local, United Way-funded agencies for Show Your Local Love Day. This community-based
United Way Halton & Hamilton announces 2021-2022 Campaign Cabinet Chair, Anna Iacobelli and Major Individual Giving Cabinet Chair, Trent Ogilvie HALTON & HAMILTON, May 18, 2021 – After an exemplary 2020 campaign season, United Way Halton & Hamilton is excited to start a new chapter, working to rebuild our community as we begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Your United Way is pleased to announce Anna Iacobelli as 2021-2022 Campaign Cabinet
For the second year in a row, many of us can’t celebrate Mother’s Day with the most important women in our lives. This is hard beyond measure. I think we can all agree that today isn’t just about mothers – the definition is expansive. Our positive female role models carry broad representation– step mothers,
National Volunteer Week is April 18 to 24 and the theme this year is: The Value of One, The Power of Many. I cannot think of a more fitting theme as we reflect on a difficult year and look forward to a brighter future. The last year has looked and felt different in every possible
Last week’s horrific violence in Georgia represents a terrible intersection of hatred toward women, Anti-East Asian violence and other forms of oppression. Many of us, as well as our colleagues, community partners and neighbours are hurting, and grieving, as a result. United Way stands against all forms of racism, misogyny and discrimination. These oppressive
International Women’s Day is a time for women, men, children and all individuals to reflect on the achievements of women and the ongoing fight for gender equality in all its forms. It is impossible this year, on March 8, 2021 – the 110th anniversary of IWD – to ignore how the pandemic has disproportionately affected