Change a Life
Mission: Empower everyone to improve lives and build strong communities.
We love where we live, but issues like food insecurity, social isolation and mental health are hurting our communities.
Your generosity powers United Way’s work in the Durham Region. It allows us to tackle the issues relating to poverty and disadvantage which are burdensome on individuals and suppress human potential.
When you show your local love for community, you’re helping create pathways out of poverty so that everyone can thrive.
The United Way invests in programs that have a wide range of impact. These programs support thousands of local residents, helping them when they need it the most.
Local Love in action
Michele lived on the streets for a few years, but that never stopped her from volunteering.
Local Love in action
Paul, a teen parent, thought his only option was to drop out of school and find a job to support his family. Watch Paul and local love in action.
Local Love in response
More than just a meal – When Travis realized some of his neighbours were struggling during the pandemic, he knew just how to help.
Our thrift shop opened in October of 2024. It is a thoughtfully curated and joyfully inspired thrift boutique located in Newcastle, Ontario.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am – 4:00pm
Sunday & Monday Closed
In May of 2023, the Prime Minister announced the creation of a Canadian commemorative medal to mark His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation on May 6, 2023. The Medal is a visible and tangible way to recognize 30,000 outstanding individuals of all ages and from all walks of life who have made a difference in their communities.
We are thrilled to share that our nominee; Pam Noonan was selected to receive this award.
This summer, six local organizations are working together through Operation Backpack to support children and youth heading back to school.
The goal is simple: to ensure every student in Durham Region has what they need to feel prepared and confident on their first day of class.
The United Way in Durham Region has been a long standing partner and supporter of the 211 service for the residents of Durham.
Connecting people to critical non-emergency health and social services has never been more important than in these unprecedented times.
Thank you to Staples Oshawa, Staples Ajax, Durhamway Bus Lines, Oshawa-Durham AM Kiwanis Club and to all of the people who came out and donated.
Working together in a unified and coordinated fashion helps to build a better community from which we all benefit. Your contribution to Operation BackPack in Durham is greatly appreciated and will assist immediately, directly and efficiently.
The United Way of Durham Region is proud to have partnered with United Way Centraide Canada and the Government of Canada to deliver the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) in Durham Region.
