It’s Our 75th Anniversary!
United Way of Chatham Kent is celebrating 75 Years of a Caring Community – a milestone we’ve reached thanks to you! Established in 1948, United Way began their presence in CK with the collaborative efforts of passionate volunteers, Labour Council and Union Gas (Enbridge). $50,000 was raised for the first campaign to benefit six local...
CK Businesses Show They Care
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...
Changes are coming to the Chatham-Kent Nonprofit Centre
We have news! United Way isn’t going anywhere, but as of February 1, 2023, the offices located at 425 McNaughton Avenue West will no longer be known as the Chatham-Kent Nonprofit Centre. As our home for many years, CKNC began in 2018 by building on its use as a community hub with UWOCK. From art...
Your gift could be doubled!
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...
United Way of Chatham Kent takes part in the Community Services Recovery Fund /United Way of Chatham-Kent participe au Fonds de relance des services communautaires
*Important Update* United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex will be administering the Community Services Recovery Fund in Windsor-Essex as well as in Chatham-Kent. As Windsor Essex and Chatham-Kent are close knit, neighbouring communities, there will be a common application portal, tools and resources built specifically for this one-time Fund. There are separate funds dedicated for each...