Chatham Maroons Face Off for Mental Health
The spotlight is on the Chatham Maroons doing their part for youth mental health. The team stars in a new video promoting the Be Safe app for mental health. It can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/tFTZ4ZQHUM0 Be Safe was implemented within the Chatham-Kent region in May 2023 as an initiative of the Mental Health Table, a...
211: Where Anyone Can Turn To For Help
During the last two years, people across the country have grappled with significant affordability challenges and the increasing frequency of climate events such as floods, fires, and storms. During this time, 211 has been a crucial resource for many people. Many local governments have also responded by referring residents to 211 to find the help...
We’re Hiring!
We’re hiring! Accounting Clerk 26-Week Contract, full time Reporting to the CEO, the Accounting Clerk collaborates with the Finance Coordinator and is responsible for the day-to-day data entry that supports the organization and its work within the local community. The Accounting Clerk takes a direct role in bookkeeping and preparation of finance-related reports for internal...
NATIONAL HOUSING DAY – Housing is a Human Right
November 22, 2023 – Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis. Affordability, homelessness, and lack of safe and adequate housing are all growing issues that deeply affect almost every community across the country. United Way Centraide Canada is renewing its focus on housing to shape our unique contribution towards the issues of affordable...
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Sales Benefit Tilbury Information & HELP Centre November 13-19
Tim Hortons announces first-ever national Holiday Smile Cookie campaign with 100% of proceeds donated to local charities and community groups, including Tim Hortons Foundation Camps From November 13 to November 19, Tim Hortons is kicking off the holiday season with smiles and kindness with its first ever national Holiday Smile Cookie campaign. 100 per...
We’re Hiring!
We’re hiring! Resource Development Associate 16-week contract, full time Flexible hours Summary Working under the direction of the Interim Chief Executive Officer, the Resource Development Associate supports resource development and fundraising income through direct work on strategies including, but not limited to the annual fundraising campaign, special events, sponsorships, individual giving, and workplace campaigns. The...
United Way of Chatham-Kent Launches Civil Action
From the News Release: Chatham-Kent, October 2, 2023 – United Way of Chatham-Kent (UWOCK) is launching a civil action against a former employee regarding an alleged misappropriation of funds. The Board and Executive Team takes this matter very seriously and wants to ensure transparency with our many supporters about these allegations. A civil...
Enbridge Kick-Off Marks 75 Years of Partnership
UWOCK staff and friends were excited to join Enbridge Gas at two locations last week for the annual kick-off to the fall campaign season. The sun was shining as Enbridge Gas staff at the Dawn/Euphemia and Chatham locations celebrated the annual event with food, fun, special guests and a raffle at each location...
Announcement regarding personnel change
MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release Friday, September 8, 2023 Chatham – United Way of Chatham-Kent would like to announce an organizational change as Barbara Palace has resigned from her position as Chief Executive Officer. This change is in effect immediately. We thank Barb for her hard work and caring, and...
Flashback Friday: Our Devoted Donors
This week’s Flashback Friday comes from the Chatham Daily News on November 3, 1959, when we took the opportunity to thank the many donors who had contributed to the Red Feather Fund (as campaigns were once called). Zoom in on the article to see a larger version and all the people who helped our community...