Change a Life
Uncategorized
-
Stuff the Bus
Join us (or help us spread the word) on Thursday Aug. 17 in our efforts to “stuff a bus” with back to school supplies in support of the United Way Operation BackPack. We will be in the parking lot outside the Staples store in the Oshawa Centre. (Right beside the LCBO). We are grateful to…
-
Fonds de relance des services communautaires
Centraide Durham Region participe au Fonds de relance des services communautaires, un investissement de 400 millions de dollars dans les organismes de bienfaisance et les organismes à but non lucratif Plus que jamais, les organismes de bienfaisance et les organismes à but non lucratif jouent un rôle de premier plan pour offrir des solutions aux…
-
Canada’s Housing Crisis: What we’re doing about it
Homelessness was declared a national disaster in 1998 by the Toronto Disaster Relief Committee. Community agencies, faith groups, labour unions, and government entities endorsed the statement. Building on this momentum, National Housing Day has been recognized on November 22nd since 2000 to bring awareness and action to the issue of homelessness. The tumult of the…
-
Community Service Recovery Fund (CSRF)
United Way Durham Region takes part in the Community Services RecoveryFund – a $400 million investment in charities and non-profits Now more than ever, charities and non-profits are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all Canadians. The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the…
-
Listening and learning this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021, marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. But the day held significance for the Indigenous community and their allies long before this. Orange Shirt Day was born from the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School (1891-1981) Commemoration Project and Reunion events that took place in Williams Lake, BC in May 2013….
-
Race Day for United Way
Join us on Monday October 9th, 2023 for the Annual Race Day for United Way at Ajax Downs. All proceeds go towards United Way Durham Region. On October 9th during live racing for every donation made to the United Way you will receive a $2 betting voucher for Ajax Downs Racetrack.
-
Durhamway Bus Lines Inc.
Welcome Durhamway Bus Lines Inc.! We’re pleased to add the staff and drivers of Durhamways to our Operation BackPack team. We look forward to their energy and commitment to assisting those students in Durham who are least advantaged. Family owned and operated for more than 50 years, the Durhamway family works diligently to provide exceptional…
-
Guidelines for Community Service Organizations Seeking ECSF Funds from UWDR
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…
-
ECSF Call for Applications
Who can Apply? Organizations providing front-line services to vulnerable populations impacted by COVID-19 are eligible to apply, including registered charities, and other qualified donees. This funding is intended to support community service organizations providing services to support vulnerable Canadians, including low-income seniors, women, children and youth, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, refugees,…
-
Frequently Asked Questions
How well did the Emergency Community Support Fund work for community organizations in the first round? The Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada and United Way Centraide Canada funded more than 7,000 projects over about three months during the Fund’s first round. Those projects spanned the country and met the needs of many different…