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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
International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This is a time for reflection, to consider our strides and advances, to continue our shared call for change. Yet, we continue to face constant change and challenge amidst the global pandemic. In Canada, more women
Family has meant so many things in this particular year we have just gone through and it will mean so much as we face what is ahead. As I wrote my Family Day message this time last year, the word coronavirus was only just starting to make headlines in Canada. None of us had an
As we move into a special holiday season for many of us, we reflect on our past, ponder our present, and imagine the future. There is no denying that this has been a tough year, perhaps the hardest ever for many in our community. 2020 has demanded a great deal, tested our resolve, and pushed
The devastating effects of the pandemic are pushing more people to the breaking point at a time when our community’s ability to answer the call is in jeopardy. The United Way of Halton and Hamilton needs your help today like never before. The gap between those who live in need every day and those who
As with all things in 2020, Remembrance Day will look and feel much different. The Royal Canadian Legion has taken the unprecedented step of urging Canadians to stay away from in person Remembrance Day services. Many of our local communities are taking their ceremonies online. There will be no military parades and no large public
This will be a Thanksgiving like no other. It’s normally a time to gather with those we love and reflect on all the reasons we have to be grateful. But this year, pandemic control measures, including limits on gatherings and physical distancing, mean that many long-standing family traditions are being upended. That’s affecting everyone, but
United Way Halton & Hamilton’s Campaign sets $10 million fundraising target – to launch COVID-19 crisis recovery HALTON & HAMILTON, Ont. – Staring down unprecedented need, United Way Halton & Hamilton (UWHH) today launched its 2020-21 fundraising campaign, which aims to raise $10 million for critical social services. As a result of COVID-19, many