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.
The deadline for applications was February 21, 2023. Applications were reviewed, and successful applicants were informed. We’re grateful to all of the applicants for their efforts, and are pleased to facilitate this program in our Region.
La date limite pour présenter une demande était le 21 février 2023. Les demandes sont en cours d’évaluation et les organismes retenus en seront informés d’ici l’été.
Hockey and helping: What could be more Canadian? Join us on Nov. 15 for 3 x 3 on the ice. In Oshawa.
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.
Join us (or help us spread the word). Thurs. Aug. 24 help us “stuff a bus”. All school supplies donated will support our Operation BackPack. We will be in the parking lot outside the Staples store in Ajax (16 Harwood). We are grateful to Durham Way Bus Lines for their support of this initiative. A great thank you to all of the people who came out and donated at the Staples in Oshawa Centre. Please drop by at Staples in Ajax.
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.
