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Give Where You Live – Building local capacity
There can be no doubt we are going through a period of rapid change and transformation. We see the results of the pressures of dislocation and change all around us. Pressure on food banks, shelters, children’s and mental health programs, counselling and many areas of the social services. Poverty and its impacts, hunger, homelessness, employment…
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“Drive and Give”
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Helping those least advantaged, those in precarious housing, vulnerable employment, families in crisis, seniors in despair or children running low on hope. All are critical challenges for a community in the 21st century. Addressed singularly, in isolation, episodically or impulsively, they cannot be eradicated, or rolled back. Sustainable, scalable solutions require a different level of…
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Teaming Up for a Better Community
The United Way of Durham Region is proud of its relationship with the Oshawa Generals. We congratulate the team for their over 75 years of play in this community. And look forward to many more years of exciting and enjoyable “Generals Hockey”. The United Way supports more than 25 local charities which provide service to…
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Thank You! Mayor(s), Councillors, volunteers and all riders
We were thrilled with the enthusiasm and participation in this year’s Durham Waterfront Community “Ride With the Mayor(s)”. Fortunately the anticipated (and called for) rain did not appear, and we were able to enjoy the courses and the support of all of the volunteers on dry pavement and without resorting to rain gear! It was…
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75 Years of Service – A legacy we’re proud to carry on
The 2015 Campaign for the United Way in Durham Region will mark the 75th anniversary of service for the United Way in this community. While much has changed in the past 75 years there are more than a few constants. Coming together as a community, in good times and in difficult times, to help those…
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A note to site visitors about the “thought of the day” on the top of this page
Many people have commented on how much they like our “thought for the day”. They notice that it has changed when they come back to the site, and asked if we could list them all in one place. The site is designed to rotate the TOTD with each visit, or if the site is refreshed…