September 20, 2023

United Way Elgin Middlesex Statement in Solidarity with the 2SLGBTQ+ Community

As a part of a national network of local community builders, United Way Elgin Middlesex is committed to ensuring that our region becomes a truly equitable, safe, and inclusive place, particularly for racialized and marginalized people in our communities.

August 5, 2022

Toward a community where everyone has a place to call home

At United Way Elgin Middlesex, we believe in a community where everyone matters, where everyone has a fair shot at a good life. That includes the right to housing, safety, and an income that allows one to not just survive but to thrive.  

We are grateful for the courage and efforts of The Forgotten 519 to shine an intense light on the realities that far too many of our neighbours are facing…

December 15, 2021

United, we condemn racism and oppression

Recent events around the world, nationally and right here in our region have exposed our society’s uncomfortable truth: racism and oppression is harming our communities. Systemic racism exists in our institutions, across all sectors, and has caused significant disparities with long-lasting impact, particularly for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour individuals and communities. These issues are not new nor easily resolved…

December 15, 2021

Our commitment to Indigenous reconciliation

United Way Elgin Middlesex is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. As a regional organization with deep local impact, we view reconciliation as an opportunity to honour and elevate our commitment to Indigenous Peoples living in our region including Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, Munsee-Delaware Nation and a growing urban Indigenous population…

June 25, 2021

We grieve for Indigenous families of Missing Children

We are deeply saddened by yesterday’s announcement about the preliminary finding of 751 unmarked graves at a cemetery near the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan. We extend our deepest condolences to the affected families, communities, Cowessess First Nation, and all residential and day school survivors…

June 15, 2021

Together, we unite in condemning Islamophobia and hate

United Way Elgin Middlesex was horrified and deeply saddened by the deadly attack on the Afzaal and Salman family. We condemn this act of Islamophobic violence, and our thoughts are with the young boy who survived while his family did not…