Show Your Local Love
Your community and the people in it matter to you. That’s why United Way makes sure your donation is helping families, neighbours and friends in your community tackle #UNIGNORABLE issues. These are the stories of people who have found pathways out of poverty thanks to United Way donors like you.
Local Impact Stories
Jayce
Jayce’s kids, Nadine and Chase, were falling behind in reading. But a United Way literacy camp changed everything.
Read Jayce's Story Here
Travis
Travis went from experiencing homelessness to studying at university. Now, he’s helping others get their lives on track
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Gisele
A United Way agency helped Gisèle find support for herself after her daughter’s mental illness diagnosis.
Read Gisele's Story Here
Local Impact Stories
Jayce
Jayce’s kids, Nadine and Chase, were falling behind in reading. But a United Way literacy camp changed everything.
Read Jayce's Story Here
'Shelly'
After experiencing 2 strokes, 'Shelly', an employed single mother, was left unable to work. With the help of the United Way Emergency Fund, she was able to catch up on an overdue utility bill.
Read 'Shelly's' Story Here
Gisele
A United Way agency helped Gisèle find support for herself after her daughter’s mental illness diagnosis.
Read Gisele's Story Here
