"There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the long range risks and costs of comfortable inaction."
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.
For a list of agencies and programs funded in Round 2, please click more..
We’re pleased to announce that we have launched a Catch the ACE lottery in Durham. The proceeds from our end will ALL support our local community Durham COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund. Get your tickets here!
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.
For a list of agencies and programs funded, please click more..
For further information about this fund or to apply for funding, please click more below.
New Horizons Seniors Grants are at work in Durham helping to lessen the burden of this crisis on Seniors in Durham. For a list of agencies and programs funded please click on more.
The Region of Durham has compiled a listing of available resources. This website is being updated regularly.
We are working remotely due to COVID-19. You may reach us through email access from this website.
If you have any questions regarding access to services in Durham Region please call 211 if it is not a medical emergency.
Thank you and please stay safe.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support this year’s ride. If you were unable to attend, we encourage you to register as a virtual participant and ride on your own time.
The proceeds of the ride in 2020 will support our COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. In the current COVID environment our number one priority is the safety of the community and our riders and our broader obligation to support the mitigation efforts to combat the virus and its impacts.
2 ways to win! Weekly Draw Winner and Catch the Ace for the Progressive Jackpot
UWDR received funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program and 100% of these funds are flowing through to local charities serving the Durham Region.
This funding will help to ensure agencies have the supports they need to provide help to seniors. We are grateful to the Federal Government for providing this funding.
We are grateful to Halenda’s for their support of the United Way in Durham Region. In these difficult and challenging times for so many we are all grateful for the many ways in which they help.
The strength of United Way is in our Volunteers and we thank you. read more