This #GivingTuesday, be a force for change! Last year, Canadians raised over $53.8 million in just 24 hours for local charities. Support your community by donating to your local United Way Centraide and help tackle issues like homelessness, food insecurity, and mental health. Read our latest blog to see how your donation can make an impact: https://lnkd.in/g59CeXJb . . . En ce Mardi je donne, soyez une force vouée de changement! L’an dernier, les Canadiens et les Canadiennes ont récolté plus de 53,8 millions de dollars en seulement 24 heures au profit d’organismes de bienfaisance locaux. Soutenez votre communauté en faisant un don au Centraide United Way de votre localité et contribuez ainsi à résoudre des enjeux liés à l’itinérance, à l’insécurité alimentaire et à la santé mentale. Lisez notre dernier billet pour découvrir ce que votre don peut changer : https://lnkd.in/g683Enpy
United Way Centraide Canada
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With 69 local United Way Centraide offices serving more than 5,000 communities across Canada, the United Way Centraide Movement is helping to improve lives from coast to coast to coast. Locally and nationally, our goal is the same – to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our communities. Our unique approach focuses on meeting immediate needs while also addressing the underlying conditions that make people vulnerable in the first place. When you give to United Way Centraide, you are investing locally in three areas that are crucial for our country to thrive: 1) Moving people from poverty to possibility 2) Helping kids be all they can be 3) Building strong and healthy communities United Way Centraide Canada, the national office, was founded in 1939. It plays a critical role in providing national leadership and membership support for the network of local United Ways and Centraides across Canada. As a Canadian Movement with a strong heritage, we value trust and integrity, volunteerism, innovation, partnership, non-partisan leadership, and diversity. It is on the basis of these values that we improve lives and build communities. Visit our website at www.unitedway.ca or www.centraide.ca. Follow us on Twitter at @UWCCanada and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UnitedWayCentraide.
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http://www.unitedway.ca
External link for United Way Centraide Canada
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, ON
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1939
- Specialties
- Improving social conditions in Canada
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116 Albert Street, Suite 900
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3, CA
Employees at United Way Centraide Canada
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Bill W.
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Kelsey A. Helm
Driving Success Beyond Traction & Stagnation | A founder-partner to small-to-mid-sized businesses | building better habits, leveraging technology…
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Heather Chew
National Director, Communications at United Way Centraide Canada
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Erika Jacinto
National Director of Communications | Media Relations | Issues Management | Multilingual English/French/Spanish | Mother | Problem-Solver | People…
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On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand united against gender-based violence. In Canada, a woman is killed by her intimate partner every six days. Together, we can change this. • 67% of Canadians know a woman who has experienced physical or sexual abuse. • Indigenous women are 12x more likely to be murdered or go missing compared to non-Indigenous women. • Children witnessing violence in the home face twice the rate of psychiatric disorders. Let's raise awareness, support those who have experienced violence or are struggling and work towards a future free from violence. If you or someone you know is in need of help, dial 2-1-1 for support and services. Source: Canadian Women's Foundation . . . En cette Journée internationale pour l’élimination de la violence faite aux femmes, nous faisons front commun contre la violence fondée sur le genre. Tous les six jours au Canada, une femme est tuée par son partenaire intime. Ensemble, nous pouvons changer cette réalité. • Au Canada, 67 % des gens connaissent une femme qui a subi des violences physiques ou sexuelles. • Les femmes autochtones sont 12 fois plus susceptibles d’être assassinées ou de disparaître que les femmes non autochtones. • Les enfants témoins de violence à la maison sont deux fois plus exposés aux troubles psychiatriques. Sensibilisons les gens, soutenons les personnes qui ont été victimes de violence ou qui sont en difficulté et œuvrons pour un avenir sans violence. Si vous ou une personne de votre entourage avez besoin d’aide, composez le 2-1-1 pour obtenir de l’aide et des services. Source : Fondation Canadienne Des Femmes
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Housing is more than just a roof over your head—it’s a foundation for a better future. Yet, every night, thousands of people in Canada face uncertainty without a place to call home. United Way Centraides are dedicated to changing this through advocacy and community programs. Let’s work together to ensure everyone has access to safe and stable housing. #NationalHousingDay https://lnkd.in/gsnXpD4B . . . Le logement, c’est plus qu’un simple toit, c’est le fondement d’un avenir meilleur. Pourtant, chaque soir, des milliers de personnes au Canada font face à l’incertitude sans un chez-soi. Les Centraide United Way se consacrent à changer la situation au moyen de programmes communautaires et d’action sociale. Travaillons ensemble pour nous assurer que tout le monde a accès à un logement sûr et stable. #JournéeNationaleHabitation https://lnkd.in/gPNQr_gz
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We’re proud to see our CEO, Dan Clement, representing our commitment to youth well-being and advocating for sustainable, community-based solutions. Together, we can build a brighter future for Canada’s youth.
Today I attended the Planet Youth Conference in Ottawa hosted by the Embassy of Iceland and United Way of Calgary and Area. The conference brought together leaders from across Canada to share Canadian experience with the Icelandic Prevention Model for Youth. I was pleased to speak with Minister Ya'ara Saks and shared our thanks for the Federal Government’s investment in Planet Youth initiatives and the just launched $500m Youth Mental Health Fund. These are important funding initiatives that will support and mobilize our essential community-based youth support programs across Canada. Karen Young delivered an excellent address on the work of United Way Calgary and Area as they advance the Planet Youth model with partners in Calgary. This leading work includes an Indigenous Parallel strategy that is unique to the Planet Youth model. I also appreciated the presentation by Professor Algier Kristjanson from West Virginia University, who shared important insights on the essential impact of community-based prevention models. We are not going to find our way to better youth outcomes on "the hamster wheel of short-term projects and programs". We need to go upstream and support community-based models of engagement that mobilize the communities capacity to support Canada’s youth.
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Today is #NationalChildDay. United Way Centraide is dedicated to providing children and youth with the support they need to thrive, succeed in school, and reach their full potential. Annually, our impact includes: • 2,083 programs supporting kids • $23.6M invested in ensuring school success • $14.3M directed towards leadership development • $39.1M supporting kids' emotional and physical well-being You can make a difference. Donate: https://lnkd.in/g_QmMWu7 . . . Aujourd’hui, c’est la #JournéeNationaleDeL’Enfant! Centraide United Way a pour mission de fournir aux enfants et aux jeunes le soutien dont ils ont besoin pour s’épanouir, réussir à l’école et réaliser leur plein potentiel. Chaque année, notre impact est le suivant : • 2 083 programmes de soutien destinés aux enfants • 23,6 M$ investis pour assurer la réussite scolaire • 14,3 M$ consacrés au développement du leadership • 39,1 M$ pour soutenir le bien-être émotionnel et physique des enfants Vous pouvez contribuer à changer les choses. Donnez aujourd’hui : https://lnkd.in/gJ5-f7Cp
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The rising cost of rent and a housing shortage are leaving many people living in Canada struggling to meet basic needs. Calls to 211 for housing support are up 43% in two years. United Way Centraides are investing $37M this year to make housing supports available to over 382,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Learn more about our impact in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/g7EMSr3k . . . La hausse du coût des loyers et la pénurie de logements font que de nombreuses personnes au Canada ont du mal à répondre à leurs besoins essentiels. Les appels au 211 pour une aide au logement ont augmenté de 43 % en deux ans. Les Centraide United Way investissent 37 millions de dollars cette année pour offrir un soutien au logement à plus de 382 000 personnes en situation d’itinérance ou menacées de l’être. Pour en savoir davantage sur notre impact, consultez notre dernier billet : https://lnkd.in/ggFmmVkn United Way Greater Toronto United Way Maritimes United Way Perth-Huron
Homelessness, Housing, and Poverty: Canada’s Urgent Crisis - United Way Centraide Canada
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Have Questions About Planned Giving? Explore our FAQs to discover how you can make a lasting impact by including United Way Centraide Canada in your will. From gifts of stocks to securities, learn how your generosity can shape the future of our communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhP33YJC . . . Vous avez des questions concernant les dons planifiés? Explorez notre FAQ pour découvrir comment avoir un impact durable en mentionnant Centraide United Way Canada dans votre testament. Qu'il s'agisse de dons d'actions ou de titres, découvrez comment votre générosité peut influencer l'avenir de nos communautés. Pour en savoir plus : https://lnkd.in/dyGi5Gh4
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On #NationalPhilanthropyDay we celebrate all Philanthropists! United Way Centraides across Canada bring together the resources of the public and social services sector along with those of caring and generous philanthropists to make an impact that can change lives. From every donor, volunteer, and community service agency partner, your generosity drives our mission to empower everyone to improve lives and build strong communities. Thank you for your unwavering support! Join us in making an impact—find your local United Way Centraide and give today: https://lnkd.in/g_QmMWu7 . . . En cette #JournéeNationaleDeLaPhilanthropie, nous célébrons tous les philanthropes! Les Centraide United Way du Canada rassemblent les ressources du secteur public et des services sociaux ainsi que celles de philanthropes bienveillants et généreux afin d’avoir un impact qui peut changer des vies. Votre générosité, que vous soyez donateur ou donatrice, bénévole ou partenaire d’un organisme communautaire, est le moteur de notre mission, qui consiste à donner à chacun et chacune les moyens d’améliorer les conditions de vie des gens et de bâtir des communautés inclusives. Merci de votre soutien indéfectible! Aidez-nous à changer les choses — trouvez votre Centraide United Way et faites un don dès maintenant : https://lnkd.in/gyz4rBcV
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On November 11, we remember. From all of us at United Way Centraide, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals who served with courage and dedication. Today, we honour and salute all Veterans as we work towards a brighter future together. . . . Le 11 novembre, on se souvient. De la part de tous les membres de Centraide United Way, nous exprimons notre plus profonde gratitude aux personnes valeureuses qui ont servi avec courage et dévouement. Aujourd’hui, nous honorons et saluons tous les anciens combattants alors que nous travaillons ensemble à un avenir meilleur.
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