Because Chatham-Kent cares, more than $134,000 will go to programs supporting those experiencing the root causes of homelessness! We want to recognize all of the generous businesses and individuals that took part in Because We Care CK in 2022-23, understanding that the root causes of homelessness are varied and unpredictable – and that our… Read more »
We are excited to announce a matching gift opportunity of up to $25,000 for donations made from December 19 until December 31, 2022! Donations made until December 31st will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of your gift. The match is made possible by a commitment from a generous private donor who will match… Read more »
A bit of bad weather couldn’t stop more than 80 cars coming through our Tampon Tuesday Drive Thru this week, with volunteers from Enbridge Fuelling Futures and Tek Savvy on hand to receive and sort a whopping 1900+ donated items. With an emphasis on the high cost of period products, Tampon Tuesday was created in… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2022 Because We Care CK Initiative Encourages Local Businesses to Help Address the Root Causes of Homelessness CHATHAM – For the third year in a row, business leaders in the home, construction, and supply industry are at the forefront of the Because We Care CK initiative in support of… Read more »
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 »
Van with a Plan celebrates one year on the road this month, and our mobile outreach vehicle shows no signs of slowing down! This community resource now reaches neighbours across Chatham-Kent through the bookings of our service partners who have the ability to use the Van free of charge, 24/7. In fact, the Van… Read more »
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 »
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 »
As temperatures drop in Chatham-Kent, the James St. Drop-In has opened its doors to offer warmth, food, respite, and connection to those in need. Operating in partnership with Ska:Na Family Learning Centre, The Municipality of Chatham-Kent and R.O.C.K. Missions, we are pleased to help bring this much-needed resource to Wallaceburg. Keeping community safe, warm, and… Read more »