31 Aug Overdose Awareness Day
All too often, when we discuss deaths due to overdose, we treat the victim as a statistic....
Education Tag
01 May Mental Health Week
The week of May 1-7 is Mental Health Week in Canada. We dedicate this week to promoting mental health because it is something we can protect, not just something we can lose....
20 Mar INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
As a national leader in the charitable sector, we recognize the important role United Way Centraide has to play in order to help eliminate racism in our communities....
22 Feb Today we wear pink shirts
Today we wear pink shirts in recognition of “Anti-Bullying Day”. “Anti-Bullying Day”, or “Pink Shirt Day”, began in Canada when two Nova Scotian teens, Travis Prince and David Sheppard, noticed that a classmate was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt....
08 Sep Overdose Awareness
On Wednesday August 31st, over 130 people came to learn, be inspired, and help break down the stigma around overdose. It was International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to remember, without stigma, those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends...
04 Sep Break the Cycle of Poverty with Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants
Poverty isn’t easy to escape. The many issues that arise from poverty help to feed the cycle that keeps people trapped. Worse, this cycle often traps the children of those living in poverty, which means that many are stuck from a young age. One of the...
27 Aug How Much Does it Cost to Go Back to School?
By: Mary Ferguson The end of summer is upon us as parents and students prepare to return to the classroom, which for many families can put additional pressure on their budget. Recent studies by Deloitte Consulting found that the cost of back to school shopping is $519...
01 May The Deadly Stigma of the Opioid Crisis
Important: If you are looking for immediate or urgent help regarding fentanyl or an overdose, please call 911. The opioid crisis can sometimes feel like it’s an issue on the other side of the country, something that’s not our problem. But, with more than 10 people...
25 Apr No One Should Face Poverty Alone
We know that poverty is a major problem in our communities, across our country and around the world. We know that millions of people in Canada feel the effects of poverty on a daily basis. We know that poverty is a deep-rooted, pervasive issue. But what...