Emergency Community Support Fund Joint statement from Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada The Government of Canada’s $350M Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) is a vital step forward in our country’s rapid response to COVID-19. As Minister Hussen has noted, “The COVID-19 crisis is having a real and significant… Read more »
United Way of Chatham-Kent announces the recipients of the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program United Way of Chatham-Kent has issued grants to five agencies in Chatham-Kent on behalf of United Way Centraide Canada and funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. These non-profit community service organizations… Read more »
Local Community Group Hopes to Hold CK’s Largest Food Drive in Response to COVID-19 Crisis The COVID-19 crisis has created a shortage of volunteers and donations, leaving a portion of the population in a vulnerable position. When it comes to food banks, many of the shelves are bare. To help, a group of… Read more »
United Way of Chatham Kent has been actively deploying the funds across Chatham-Kent raised through the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. By working with a network of charities, organizations and a variety of initiatives United Way has been able to identify and respond to the gaps, needs, trends and opportunities that are emerging locally. “Through… Read more »
How many times have you heard “Mooooooom, I’m hungry!” since March Break and social-isolation started? We are guessing, it’s only about a million. Only parents, caregivers, and teachers, truly know the terrifying transformation that happens when a child is hungry. Pre-schoolers change from gentle, cuddly-bunnies into ravenous pterodactyls at exactly twelve seconds past lunch… Read more »
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. Since then, public health, several municipal departments, social services agencies, community groups, and United Way of Chatham-Kent have come together to ensure we are able to continue to support those most in need in our community. Grassroots groups have… Read more »
United Way of Chatham-Kent announced today that their Annual Campaign has wrapped up, raising $1,443,786. The announcement was made this morning at the Campaign Touchdown Breakfast by the Advanced Realty Solution’s team who were United Way’s 2019 Campaign Chairs. “When we took on the task of chairing this campaign as a team; we collectively decided… Read more »
Youth United is happy to present the 6th Annual Youth United’s Movie Night! Friday February 7 – Saturday February 8 This overnight experience is open to Chatham-Kent high school students (Grade 9-12) as they spend the whole night watching movies inside the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Doors open at 9:45pm First Movie Starts at 10:30pm Ends… Read more »
For anyone who ever wished to have the power to make a really big impact on their community now is your chance. On December 3rd, local restaurants throughout Chatham-Kent will be participating in Paint the Town Red and welcome you to make that really big impact just by enjoying a great meal at your favourite… Read more »
Brad “The Lawyer” Langford has been sentenced to 4 hours in United Way’s jail for singing “We Are The Champions” every time he wins a case. He believes he was unlawfully accused. To help reduce his time served Brad, will need your help. Make a donating on his behalf to changinglivesck.ca with the message “Free… Read more »