Chatham-Kent businesses & residents raise $107,992 to help local homeless population.
Helping the Homeless Through the Holidays 2020
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Co-Investors Table Encouraging Community to Keep Giving
As challenges increase, several organizations and businesses are asking others to give if they can. Local foundations, Municipal government, several businesses, and philanthropists who have been meeting regularly since the pandemic started are asking the community to continue giving, if they can. The Co-Investors Table had their first collective meeting April 2nd as a… Read more »
Entegrus Provides Boost to Chatham-Kent United Way’s Covid-19 Response
In support of our current homelessness crisis, Entegrus is proud to provide the United Way of Chatham-Kent with $200,000 from its Corporate Donation Program to go towards its’ Covid-19 Response & Recovery Fund. “COVID-19 has had a profound impact on all of us, and we recognize that we not only provide an essential service to… Read more »
An Independence Story
Ben has been a member of New Beginnings ABI & Stroke Recovery Association for a few years now. He is brilliant, motivated, dedicated and never lets his brain injury define who he is! With the money received from United Way of Chatham-Kent through the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, New Beginnings was able to… Read more »
Donating in Chatham Kent is Essential
Donating in Chatham-Kent is Essential “Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.” -Booker T. Washington
Why Volunteer?
Volunteers are an incredibly valuable resource for any organization. Without the time, dedication, experience, and passion from volunteers, many great initiatives, fundraisers, and movements wouldn’t be possible. Jane McFadden has been volunteering with R.O.C.K. Missions as a street nurse, connecting with the homeless in Chatham-Kent on a regular basis. When asked why she volunteers, Jane… Read more »
Baking With Will
At the beginning of the pandemic, University of Waterloo student William Shepherd decided to learn how to bake bread. Since then, he has taught himself how to bake white & whole wheat sourdough, rye sourdough, French baguettes, and focaccia. Will is coming back home to Chatham-Kent for the holidays next month and has decided to hold… Read more »
Social Service Relief Fund Report
We know this year has unique challenges, but that makes our work as a United Way even more important. Together, $354,000 of the Social Service Relief Fund has been allocated to support food security.
Change Starts When We Listen
In years past, it may have appeared that Chatham-Kent didn’t have a homelessness problem. Homelessness has always existed here, but in recent years, and especially since March when the pandemic hit, it has become much more visible. In just 8 months, homelessness has doubled in Chatham-Kent. Karyn O’Neil, who is the Director of Community Engagement… Read more »
Big Need for Mentors in Rural Chatham-Kent
Just down Queen Street and past the Chatham-Kent Public Library in downtown Chatham, you’ll come across a building painted partially in bright purple with white footprints leading towards the back. That’s where you’ll find the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chatham-Kent office, where Amanda, Paige, and Holly work. When you walk in, you’re greeted with… Read more »