Passing the torch
Together, more than ever, our community pulled together to show our local love and help people, families and entire neighbourhoods.
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News In Our Community
stories, news, and other happenings in our community
Our extraordinary pandemic year
Last year tested us all in ways we could never have imagined. Here’s how our community came together, united in local love.
Impact 2020-21: Local Love in a Global Crisis
On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. On March 26, United Way Elgin Middlesex…
Impact 2020-21: Help close to home
When schools closed, in-school nutrition programs closed too. United Way made connections to keep food and basic needs flowing…
Impact 2020-21: New opportunities in a deepening crisis
By early spring, the Government of Canada had committed $359 million to help vulnerable Canadians through the pandemic. By Nov. 30, almost $2.9 million…
Impact 2020-21: Lending an expert voice
Addressing complex social challenges requires complex strategies. Public policy work, including advocacy and government relations, is part of what…
Impact 2020-21: Friendly Callers reaches out to seniors
Since the start of the pandemic, the Canadian Mental Health Association has seen a 43 percent increase in calls…
All-nighter kickstarts crucial county conversations
Last night 22 DoGooders from across Middlesex and Elgin Counties stayed up all night–connected virtually from their homes–to raise dollars and awareness for local programs helping people facing barriers to a good life.
Building back better with Ontario for All
United Way joins forces with social services sector leaders to raise the issues for a fair, equitable and inclusive Ontario.
It’s 211 Day: Help starts here
When you need help with life’s challenges, dial 2-1-1 for non-emergency support in over 150 languages or visit 211southwest.ca today.