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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
Labour Day: Celebrating a history of progress Among the important things the challenges of 2020 have taught us is the vital, irreplaceable role that workers play across a realm of jobs and sectors in keeping our economy and way of life functioning. Truck drivers, grocery store clerks, and office cleaners joined doctors, nurses, respiratory technicians,
Federal Emergency Community Support Fund, New Horizons for Seniors Program funding, and United Way Halton & Hamilton’s Local COVID-19 Emergency Fund provide crucial supports throughout COVID-19 crisis Wednesday, August 19, 2020, Halton & Hamilton — On May 19, United Way Halton & Hamilton (UWHH) launched a call for applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund
$750,000 OTF Grant to Boost Tax Filing and Financial Literacy for Community’s Most Vulnerable United Way Halton & Hamilton collaborates with community partners through an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to expand Financial Empowerment and Problem Solving program, supporting low-income individuals. Halton & Hamilton — United Way Halton & Hamilton (UWHH) announced today the expansion of
View the 2019-2020 Impact Report United Way Halton & Hamilton hosts Virtual Impact Report launch to showcase the power of community support HALTON & HAMILTON, Friday, June 26 – Over the past year, great milestones have been achieved in supporting those most vulnerable in our community. Thanks to local residents and donors, United Way Halton
Building a future free from racism. This is a vital moment in time. Racism in Canada is both real and intolerable and it attacks the very idea of equality and opportunity - we need to acknowledge and tackle it. Together, we must to listen, learn and challenge ourselves to undo the devastating toll of systemic
HALTON & HAMILTON, Tuesday, May 26 – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, United Way Halton & Hamilton revamped our annual Evening of Celebration, as a Virtual Campaign Celebration. This digital event was held to commemorate the success of the 2019-2020 annual fundraising campaign, which launched last September. Supporters, donors, community members and countless volunteers, have