Monthly Archives: May 2020

Young Leaders helping to feed 796 Kids & teens in CK

  We Are in This Together. When a global pandemic struck our community, a group of engaged youth in our community took action. What happened next was a textbook example of how sustained mentorship and support can empower and inspire youth to see a need and take action. The Junior Optimist Club of Chatham did… Read more »

Joint support for the Emergency Community Support Fund

  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 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 »

MAKING A MIRACLE ON MAY 16TH

  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 »

Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program

  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 »