United Way KW & Area

  • All that kids can be

    To reach their potential, children and youth need to live, learn and grow in a stable, caring environment. By supporting and engaging young people, the community benefits now and in the future... » Learn more

  • From poverty to possibility

    Meeting people's basics needs is the first step to breaking the cycle of poverty. Educating community and addressing problems at the root cause will help individuals and families have stability and independence... » Learn more

  • Healthy people, strong communities

    Supporting the overall well-being of individuals and families is vital to building strong communities. Eliminating barriers and improving access to services allows people to contribute to community and develop a sense of belonging... » Learn more

What's happening?

Summer Office Hours

Starting Friday May 18th the United Way KW office will begin its summer hours which are Mondays to Thursdays 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.  The summer hours will be in effect until August 31, 2012

Seeking Impact Speakers

Has United Way KW or a United Way KW supported agency made a difference in your life?  Do you have a story that highlights the need for services and programs in our community?  If so, we'd like to hear from you!  United Way KW is currently seeking volunteers to act as Impact Speakers during our workplace campaign and throughout the year.  To learn more, please check out the Impact Speakers Posting and click here to apply.

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AGM

My sincere apologies to those who attended our AGM this morning. Unfortunately the financial statement slide was omitted in error. The full audited financial statements are posted on our website.

Click here to view our financial statement.

If you have any questions about any items from the AGM, please contact me directly.

Thanks for your understanding,

Jan Varner, CEO

jvarner@uwaykw.org

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Opportunities Waterloo Region

Nancy Bird, Vice President Resource Mobilization and community partners share their perspectives on poverty in our community. They express the need for a consolidated effort — a community action plan that results in sustainable prosperity for all. Click for more information and to watch the video.

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20 Minute Makeover

In spirit of Earth Day, United Way KW takes 20 minutes to help clean up our community. Visit our photo blog to see what the staff was up to.