Van with a Plan Turns One!

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...

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Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford on Behalf of Ontario United Ways

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Orange front door open wide with sign and balloons welcoming CKAR members

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...

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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...

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James St. Drop-In Warming Centre Now Open in Wallaceburg

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...

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