100% of your donation stays in Windsor-Essex County
1 in 7 kids in Windsor-Essex County are living in poverty. (Canada Census 2021)
Supporting families in our local community since 1947
Summer Eats for Kids & Backpacks for Success
Together, we can give kids more: more healthy food, more confidence, more hope.
What’s Happening at United Way
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Stronger Together: Unification Transforms United Way in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent
A unified, stronger United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent now serves the communities of Chatham-Kent and Windsor-Essex. We understand the importance of local support and the unique needs of each community. We want to be very clear that all donations raised in your community stay in your community.
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A Call to Action: Bridging the Summer Gap
This summer, many local children face the stark reality of hunger and lost learning opportunities. The need for nutritious food and educational resources is increasing in Windsor-Essex. Read on to see how you can make a life-changing difference to a child and their future.
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United Way’s 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Secure your teams spot. Enjoy a round of golf, 18 holes and a cart, at the prestigious Beach Grove Golf & Country Club – includes lunch on the course and dinner. Corporate foursomes and sponsorships available.
Every child deserves the right to reach their full potential
Imagine a childhood where dreams seem out of reach because of the harsh realities of poverty. For far too many kids in Windsor-Essex, this is their reality. Their potential and dreams for the future, cut short by circumstances beyond their control. It’s an unacceptable truth that can’t be ignored.
Did you know our community has the highest rate of child poverty in Canada according to the latest census data? In fact, 1 in 7 kids live in poverty across Windsor-Essex, and that rate is as high as 1 in 3 kids in some neighbourhoods.
But here’s the glimmer of hope: every step we take to support local kids in our community is a step towards a path out of poverty and a brighter future. It’s an investment not just in them, but in an economically stronger and more compassionate community.
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When we work together, we’re not just providing food, education, and stability. We’re nurturing dreams, igniting potential, and shaping tomorrow’s leaders. We’re showing kids that they don’t have to stay in the cycle of poverty. We’re showing kids that they matter.