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BURLINGTON, ON – Every day, people across the community struggle to build better lives for themselves and their families. These challenges are fueled by serious social and economic barriers including poverty, youth unemployment, mental illness, isolation and community decline, among others, making it remarkably difficult to get ahead. United Way Halton & Hamilton marks its
With approximately 31,000 Halton residents living without proper access to healthy meals, children and their families struggle now more than ever to break the cycle of poverty. Food insecurity is a common barrier that often goes unnoticed. It can be missed meals or a decision between paying the heating bill and buying groceries. APUC hosted
It’s time to reflect on the one in five Canadians struggling with mental wellbeing. I am currently facing the hurt and the peril that mental illness can impose on one’s life through the lens of someone close to me. I have travelled with them and acknowledge their journey to be long and demanding. The reality
To our devoted community: Volunteers are the lifeblood to the health of our community. On behalf of United Way Halton & Hamilton, I extend a heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers who donate time and energy in supporting those in need. With their unwavering commitment, thousands of people have hope, and access to local
At our Evening of Celebration, we celebrated our journey over the last year with donors, agencies and volunteers. We were so proud to announce we were successful in not only reaching, but surpassing our $10 million goal! This year's goal is the first for United Way Halton & Hamilton. We knew with the support of
The United Way of Halton & Hamilton recently accepted a $50,000 donation on behalf of the Labourers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 837 at the Eva Rothwell Centre. Read more.
Free Tax Filing Services Can Help Low-Income Canadians Boost Their Income For most Canadians, filing tax is an annual civic ritual to which we obligingly submit. For low-income households, however, tax time is an important - and often missed - opportunity to bolster household finances. By calling 211 Canadians living on low incomes can
Maria Estrada had been hiding both her mental health issues and the physical scars on her arms from years of self-harm, covering her wrists with bracelets. As she began to understand herself and get the support she needed she began to think “I’m actually pretty strong. I’m pretty brave, and the bracelets started coming off and
If you’re like most people, you probably consider yourself a pretty good listener. But you might not be as good as you think you are. It’s true—in their 2013 book, The Plateau Effect, authors Bob Sullivan and Hugh Thompson point to several studies that show most of us actually “stink at listening.” But there’s good
Halton Hills, ON – Monday, December 11th – We can’t be complacent about the 103,000 individuals facing long-term unemployment in Ontario. United Way provides crucial financial support to 23 different programs in Halton Hills. Of those 23 programs, two provide supports that help people and families in crisis access basic needs like food and shelter,