EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

United Way is rooted in building strong and inclusive communities. We strive to create opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential. However, many of the issues United Way works to address have a disproportionate impact on black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ2+, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities. We acknowledge that, due to systemic factors, some members of our community experience barriers to accessing programs, services, and funding.

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Indigenous people were able to access culturally appropriate supports & healing.

Our key focus areas of All That Kids Can Be, Healthy People, Strong Communities, and From Poverty to Possibility still apply, but we support this work from the lens of a marginalized community, including Black and racialized communities, Indigenous, newcomers and immigrants, women (including cis, trans, non-binary, intersex), people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+.

36 assistive devices were purchased for 23 individuals with disabilities.

114 transgender individuals accessed gender affirming menta health support.

Medical interpretation services were accessed times in Guelph & Wellington.

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Feedback from one a parent, whose son has been working with the racialized Outreach Worker as part of The Racialized Trauma Based Mental Health Support Program:

"It's been helpful to know my son received support that was informed by a lived experience of racialization. As a parent, I appreciated the Outreach Worker's support in speaking to the principal and teachers at the school about my concerns. I also appreciated having someone who could clearly explain microaggressions and other racialized experiences. My son will be attending high school next year and he has some worries about it. The Outreach Worker offered to help him navigate this transition, organizing a tour ahead of time and offering support to help him feel more comfortable."

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