COVID-19 is top of mind for everyone and it is affecting the ways we support those who are vulnerable in our communities. This pandemic has created an increase in demand for local services, shortages in supplies, and disruption in service. The Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) is a $350 million investment made by the Government… Continue Reading Guidelines for Community Service Organizations Seeking ECSF Funds from UWDR
Who can Apply? United Way Durham Region will fund organizations that provide direct services to vulnerable populations who are impacted by COVID-19. Your organization is eligible to receive funding if your organization has a charitable number, or is otherwise a qualified donee, and is providing supports and services to meet immediate community needs related to… Continue Reading ECSF Call for Applications
What are the size of the grants being administered by United Way? United Way Durham Region has not established a minimum or maximum grant amount. We will be issuing grants based on the proposed services, associated amounts requested and overall demand. How much money is available through this fund? Is it possible to find out… Continue Reading Frequently Asked Questions
Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) The Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) is a $350 million emergency funding program from the Government of Canada. United Way Durham Region is proud to support the important investment of $1,583,163.00 into our local communities. The following organizations have received funding:
To help seniors across the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on March 29, 2020 that the federal government will be investing $9 million across Canada to support vulnerable seniors. These funds, distributed by local United Ways, will support agencies with the delivery of a range of community services including meeting basic needs like food,… Continue Reading Seniors Response Fund
The United Way Durham Region COVID-19 Relief Fund The COVID-19 Community Relief Fund can be accessed by local organizations that are providing COVID-19 relief to individuals and families in Durham Region. We will be working closely with local organizations in the coming weeks to respond where support is needed most. Applications will be accepted on… Continue Reading
About The COVID-19 emergency is having a profound impact on the lives of all Canadians and we in Durham see and feel the impacts every day. What began as a medical crisis/emergency very rapidly morphed into an economic crisis and what is needed to mitigate the impacts on all of us, is a broad and… Continue Reading UWDR Community Relief Fund
211 is a United Way Durham Region partner and Canada’s primary source of information on government and community based health and social services. We are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information to local residents about responses to the novel coronavirus in our Region. Please visit the links… Continue Reading
Many programs, services, and businesses are closing down or offering limited services in an effort to keep staff and clients safe. These measures are important to limit the spread of COVID-19. However, these changes also leave significant gaps in services for the most vulnerable in our community. It is important that we know what essential services… Continue Reading 211 needs your help
If you’re free on the long weekend please join us for a bike ride starting and finishing at Ajax Downs. There is no registration fee or cost, but we ask that people sign up so that we can plan for the number of riders and that you let us know you comfortable pace so that… Continue Reading Ajax Ride Sat. Aug. 31, 2019
