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.
We’re currently accepting gently used household items, clothing, shoes, accessories and decor. Donations are accepted anytime during regular store hours.
Thank you for your generosity!
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday & Monday Closed
Calling all Durham Region residents! Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Durham Region Volunteer Fair. Join us on Wednesday, November 4th at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville (2440 Durham Regional Hwy. #2).
Community Care Durham and DRAVA (Durham Region Assoc. for Volunteer Administration) are thrilled to continue their partnership in co-hosting this event. People of all ages are welcomed to attend this FREE event from 11 am to 3 pm.
Find the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! Explore all the volunteer opportunities over 40 vendors have to offer. Check out the list of participants who have already registered. http://www.drava.org/volunteer-fair.html
Here’s your chance to earn volunteer hours, share your time and give back to the community.
We’re inviting the community to support Operation Backpack by donating new school supplies for local students.
Suggested donations include:
🎒 Backpacks
✏️ Pencils, pens, crayons, and markers
📓 Notebooks and binders
✂️ Pencil cases, rulers, glue sticks, and child scissors
🍎 Lunch bags and reusable water bottles
📍 Staples Oshawa — 410 Gibb St
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Your donation helps ensure students across Durham Region have the supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed.
💙 Together, we can Stuff the Bus!
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.
