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Your donation can change a life

For eight long years, Shayla was alone on the streets. When she became pregnant, she knew things had to change. 

Shayla found help thanks to donors like you.

Shayla was able to connect with a United Way-funded housing stability program. She’s found a home where she can raise her baby, and reconnected with her family.

Today, she’s hopeful for the future.

Support mothers like Shayla

Your donation can spark that change for someone else right now.

When you give to United Way Elgin Middlesex, you create possibility for 112,000 people in our community. You fuel over 40 local programs that provide housing, food, mental health supports to people who need it most.

And when you give before midnight on December 31, you also receive your maximum charitable tax credit for 2025. A gift of securities or shares can reduce capital gains tax, while still supporting local families.

Your donation stays 100% local. Always.

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We’ve officially reached 23% of our $500,000 goal!

$115,500

This is your moment to turn compassion into action to help another neighbor like Shayla find safety, stability, and a fresh start.

Donate before midnight on December 31 and change a life.

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