From May 1-15 get your steps in!
Join United Way East Ontario and National Bank to support kids mental health across our communities.
Every step you take will help youth get the tools they need to succeed.
For details/register, visit moveforyouth.ca

Always a true pleasure to celebrate a Golden Palace anniversary - 64th!
Sharing this event with Bill Kwong and his amazing team, Mayor Sutcliffe, Councillors Wilson Lo and Theresa Kavanagh.

I count my blessings having had time in politics when I felt its greater purpose. Building on a vision for Canada, public service, and social justice. These are the lessons of leadership I honour.

For years, United Way East Ontario has stepped up to deliver support to communities and those in need.

Many thanks to Michael Allen and the team from United Way East Ontario for sharing the important work you do to build a stronger Eastern Ontario.

Every day, I'm privileged to see the remarkable work United Way East Ontario does to ensure everyone can thrive.

This #GivingTuesdayCA , we need your support to keep vital #MentalHealth resources accessible.

Donate to make the match for #MentalHealth today: unitedwayeo.ca/giving-tuesday/

Today we are recognizing four organizations as #CommunityBuilders of the Year for their incredible work to prevent #GenderBasedViolence and help victims in our communities. Check out OCTEVAW Executive Director YamiJMsosa’s appearance on CTVMorningLiveOttawa. ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…

Exciting times City of Ottawa! Mayor Mark Sutcliffe hands over the torch to DR.PAUL Roumeliotis, MD,MPH, marking a new chapter for Project Step! 🤝 We stand united, supporting youth and families with addiction counseling, prevention education, and family aid in Ottawa schools. United Way East Ontario #Orléans

Honoured to be in Hawkesbury this morning with our Advisory Council Chair-Nathalie Ladouceur, député féderale, Francis Drouin to announce $1.2M of investments with the Employment Services Centre to promote employment of clients who are underrepresented in the Labour Market.

A privilege to be joined on n Smith Falls by inspired, knowledgeable and committed community leaders working together to better the employment opportunities for those underrepresented.

Every person, regardless of their circumstances, deserves a roof over their heads and a safe place to call home. That’s why this announcement is very important for the City of Ottawa. It comes at a critical time. And it demonstrates that we can work together towards our common…

Group 1 of exceptional panelists with lived experience from military, indigenous and international students. Their journey speaks volumes and leaves us humbled. Our challenge-overcoming the barriers of the courageous and talented.

At the working meeting on Labour Market Inclusion for underrepresented groups at Renfrew county United Way East Ontario AC Pembroke Campus Michael Allen

Honoured to be part of an important and timely discussion about “Labour Market Inclusion” at Algonquin College - Pembroke. Business, Government and Community Sectors have a unique moment to align their efforts to address our economic and social justice challenges.

Our ability to respond effectively to urgent crises and disruptions requires a robust community services sector.
 
Thank you to the many partners that informed our submission to the Office of the Auditor General - City of Ottawa by sharing your experiences.
 
See our statement from Feb 2022: unitedwayeo.ca/news-and-stori…

United Ways stand ready to work with the Ontario Government and find long lasting solutions to housing, poverty and more.

Our 2023 Submission lays out a roadmap to get there: unitedwayeo.ca/news-and-stori…

This @GivingTuesdayCA, we asked you to help us to unlock something pretty special. 🗝️🔓

Our supporters rallied together and unlocked the full potential of our generous $150K match provided by @Scotiabank. We couldn't be more grateful!

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Update🔒We're almost there!
Because of your generosity, we've reached 75% of our #GivingTuesdayCA goal. We're so proud of our caring community of donors for stepping up to support those most in need. Thanks to all our supporters for getting us this far.

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Ensuring isolated seniors stay connected, through remote and in-person programs, has been one of our many focus areas over the last couple of years. Mark Taylor talks to Rob Snow about the work we do and why #GivingTuesdayCA is so important.📻(18:45, Hr1) ottawa.citynews.ca/all-audio/the-…

.United Way East Ontario has always appreciated you bringing your skills and talents to advance our work. Thank you, Jennifer Madigan, for helping us spread the word on #GivingTuesday .

A big thank you to the teams at CTVMorningLiveOttawa, TSN 1200, Ottawa’s Pure Country 94 & Ottawa’s MOVE 100. United Way East Ontario is grateful for your support to help unlock possibilities for so many in East Ontario. #GivingTuesday .