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Stable, strong and loving families are the foundation of a vibrant society. We all need a sense of belonging and, families can come in many forms - traditional and non-traditional. For me, as a father of a blended family, I see and understand how vastly different my childhood was in comparison to theirs. Things sure
Passion drives lasting change. Thank you for making measurable and important progress to solving the community’s most pressing problems. Your volunteer efforts made a milestone campaign possible. Together, we have 10,875,000 reasons to raise our hands, applaud one another and celebrate! Cabinet, you all have done an amazing job this year; it was a pleasure
Women leaders who are actively working to change the status quo, who are lending their skills, expertise and experience to help others lead a better life, gathered at NUVO to speak with like-minded women. The proceeds of Women Changing the World went to United Way Halton Hamilton. Speakers included Jody Steinhauer, Keka DasGupta and Merri
Tampon Tuesday celebrated ten years this year. Did you know that feminine hygiene products are the most requested and least donated item at food banks? Events like this are taking place across Canada to help women’s shelters and other organizations ensure that women in need have access to necessary feminine hygiene products (FHP). Products collected
The Halton Poverty Roundtable (HPRT) and United Way Halton & Hamilton (UWHH) hosted a partner open house and media event, to answer questions on the recent unification announcement and discuss how their joint mission and mandate will work towards the elimination of poverty in Halton. Read more.
On the heels of volunteer week, I have been reflecting on what I get out of volunteering: I hope the organizations I volunteer for benefit from my efforts, but I wanted to examine what’s in it for me. I know it adds to the sum total of my happiness, making it a win-win. I volunteer
It was all about networking and learning for the next generation of community leaders how top executives in the Halton and Hamilton regions have succeeded throughout their professional and personal lives. “The turnout was great, everyone was engaged,” said Mike Zack, Chair of the United Way Halton and Hamilton’s (UWHH) GenNext committee and Scotiabank Branch
On the heels of volunteer week, I have been reflecting on what I get out of volunteering: I hope the organizations I volunteer for benefit from my efforts, but I wanted to examine what’s in it for me. I know it adds to the sum total of my happiness, making it a win-win. I volunteer
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