BaCK to School Program fills up in less than 60 minutes On August 2, United Way of Chatham-Kent, Linck, and FreeHelpCK worked together to open a centralized registration portal to administer the BaCK to School Program, with the goal of providing students and families with back-to-school support. This year, United Way of Chatham-Kent partnered with… Read more »
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Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford on Behalf of Ontario United Ways
Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors Open House Two Years in the Making
When the Chatham-Kent Association of REALTORS(r) (CKAR) moved into the Chatham-Kent Nonprofit Centre (CKNC) at the end of 2019, plans were quickly underway for a member’s housewarming party. But once CKAR had settled in to 425 McNaughton Ave West, alongside United Way of Chatham Kent, R.O.C.K. Missions, VON, Labour Council and others … well, 2020… Read more »
Curious about yoga? Give it a try for free!
Curious about Yoga and the physical and mental benefits it could bring you? Now is your chance to try it for free! Throughout the month of May, six studios across Chatham-Kent, Walpole Island First Nation, and Delaware Nation are offering a series of free beginner Yoga classes perfect for families or individuals of any age…. Read more »
Food Bank Usage Remains High, But Inventory Is Low
As the snow melts and fields are being prepped for spring, it’s easy to imagine all the delicious, healthy produce that will soon be growing in and around Chatham-Kent. But the truth is, food in the fields doesn’t always mean food on the shelves. As the pandemic continues to evolve and world events drive gas… Read more »
On the SEVENTH Day of Giving, Be a Part of the Because We Care Holiday Challenge
Are you up for the challenge? The telltale signs of the holiday season are beginning to adorn Chatham-Kent as lights are strung and fires are lit in homes across the municipality, but the stark reality is that for many, there are no windows to hang lights on; no cozy rooms kept warm by a crackling… Read more »
Teachers’ Totes Headed to Dozens of Local Classrooms
“It’s like Christmas!” Some out-of-the-box thinking led to a box full of goodness for classrooms this year, as 54 Teachers’ Totes were delivered to each and every local school in Chatham-Kent. Stuffed with goodies for both teachers and students, the Totes can be used to help support all those returning to classrooms marked by ever-changing… Read more »
Tampon Tuesday Another Huge Success
Thank you to all who helped make Tampon Tuesday a success! For the second pandemic year in a row, Women United chose to host a drive-thru Tampon Tuesday event at the Chatham-Kent Nonprofit Centre, and we’re happy to report that it was an even greater success than last year’s event! Thanks… Read more »
Mental Health Bracelets Debut Across Chatham-Kent
Students and other young people across CK and Walpole Island First Nation have a new tool to use for understanding their feelings and communicating those feelings to others. The Name It, Don’t Numb It rainbow bracelets have been sent to classrooms and outreach organizations throughout the municipality to distribute to students as part of Mental… Read more »