2022 Year In Review

2022 Year In Review

More than a Funder The United Way team has been incredibly supportive and feels like more than a funder - they are part of our community, know what's going on, and know where to invest in high impact initiatives. The staff are always on the other end of the phone and want to work together with their partners to make our work be as collaborative as possible - both with the United Way's priorities as well as with other partners doing similar work.

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Table of Contents

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Letter from our Executive Director and Board Chair

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Our Role

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Board of Directors

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2022 Campaign Cabinet

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Our Team

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Highlights of 2022

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Our Strategy In Action

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Community Investment & Impact Strategy

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

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The Home For Good Campaign

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GW Poverty Task Force

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Accountability

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2022 Spending Overview

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2022 Campaign Awards

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2022 Campaign Sponsors

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Caring Corporations

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Community Impact Report

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All That Kids Can Be

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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From Poverty to Possibility

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Healthy People, Thriving Communities

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Rural Communities

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Additional Investments

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We are Local Experts

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2022 Funded Programs

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2022 Financial Statements

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To our valued supporters and partners, In 2022, we continued our journey of a Radical Recovery by putting the same sense of urgency into addressing root causes as we did into responding to the pandemic. With the increasing cost of food, lack of affordable housing and the continued strain on the mental health system, we also needed to stay focused on the urgent needs of today.

We are happy to share that our collective efforts have given us a lot to be proud of. We completed the implementation our new community impact strategy which showcased innovative funding investments focused on making lasting positive change. Collaboration was at the heart. The new All That Kids Can Be service network saw community partners working together better than ever, putting children and youth first, for more seamless supports. Our Poverty to Possibility collective impact work began to lay the groundwork for greater systems change, while also ensuring the basic needs of our community’s most vulnerable were met. We launched The Home for Good Campaign in partnership with The Guelph Community Foundation to address a community gap and bring permanent supportive housing to Guelph and Wellington helping tackle one of our communities most complex issues – chronic homelessness. New community partners received funding ensuring that marginalized communities receive supports tailored to their unique needs and ensuring that everyone in our community can thrive. This year’s annual report features the first year of impact from all these initiatives.

Whether as a community partner, donor or volunteer, you helped mobilize this impact and create a community of care. Campaign volunteers went above and beyond making calls, to ensure their colleagues didn’t miss the opportunity to donate. Many donors who could, increased their pledge. Many individuals gave for the first time. Community partners joined us in person to deliver over 40 impactful speakers bureau presentations. That, and so much more.

For us, the work that we are leading gives goosebumps from excitement, tears knowing the life-changing impact that is happening and pride to be part of this great and generous community. We look forward with courage because we know we have some big community issues to address; but also with hope, because we know that together with our community, we can achieve anything.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Glenna Banda, Executive Director 04

Rick McCombie, President, Board of Directors

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Our Role Every day, communities depend on United Way to improve lives, remove barriers and create opportunities. Our organization exists to make a lasting difference in the lives of the people who need us most—to make an impact every day.

Our Mission Our mission is to bring people and resources together to meet existing and emerging social needs, in order to improve lives and build strong, healthy communities for all.

Our Aspiration United Way builds community that shares responsibility for social good.

Our Promise United Way is committed to putting your dollars to work in the most effective way possible. We will continue to: Act as a strong community partner, alongside local government, businesses and our network of agencies Provide ongoing flexible and new emergency funding to provide support for our most vulnerable Act as a trusted partner in administering federal funding, to ensure effective and quick distribution Work on the frontlines alongside and in support of our agency partners Leverage research and policy insights to ensure we’re making investments where they’re needed most

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2022 Board of Directors Making real and lasting change requires the contributions, expertise, and commitment of everyone in our community – including our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has a governance mandate and is responsible for ensuring United Way’s mission and strategic plan are achieved. We are grateful to the following volunteers who are currently serving terms on our Board:

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Rick McCombie President

Randa MacNaughton Vice-President

Jean Prichard Treasurer

Ryan Baker Director

Diane Ballantyne Director

Robyn Gladstone Director

Mike Greer Director

Kola Ipaye Director

Vanessa McQuade Director

Patricia Tersigni Director

Michael von Massow Director

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2022 Campaign Cabinet The Campaign Cabinet is a group of passionate volunteer leaders who work to inspire and mobilize support for United Way's annual campaign within their own workplace, other workplaces, and the community. We thank these generous and dedicated volunteers for their support to the 2022 Campaign!

Patricia Tersigni Chair University of Guelph

Les Herr Herr Wealth Management Leadership Co-Chair

Rich Moccia Leadership Co-Chair

Robyn Gladstone Linamar Manufacturing Co-Chair

Helen Robson Linamar Manufacturing Co-Chair

Sue Keuhl Sleeman Breweries Ltd. Manufacturing Co-Chair

Parth Shah Kenvue (Johnson & Johnson) Manufacturing Co-Chair

Alasdair Campbell The Co-operators Business & Finance Co-Chair

Lesley Christodoulou The Co-operators Business & Finance Co-Chair

Heather King RBC Royal Bank Business & Finance Co-Chair

Elaine Fenner University of Guelph Education Co-Chair

Michael Von Massow University of Guelph Education Co-Chair

Ami Martell OMAFRA Public Service Co-Chair

Vicki Olatundun Chalmers Community Services Public Service Co-Chair

Lorena Wilson TransAlta Corporation Dufferin County CoChair

Julie Hutchins Retirees Co-Chair

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Our Team We are incredibly grateful to our team of volunteers and staff for their passion and dedication to our community.

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Les Herr, Co-Chair Rich Moccia, Co-Chair Rory Labron Rob Cunnington John Duffy Genevieve Gauthier Angela Crawford Julie Hutchins

Les Herr, Chair Chris Edmonds Mark Mclear

Community Members on Board Committees Governance: Irene Thompson, Janet MacInnes Finance Committee: Cole Labord, Lesley Christodoulou HR Committee: Terry Peach, Catherine Carstairs, Maala Kelangath

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Catherine Carstairs, Co-Chair Robyn Gladstone, Co-Chair Katherine Cavan Lesley Christodoulou Elaine Fenner Heather LeBar Jennifer Maddock Cathy Okrafka Patricia Tersigni

Kayla Gordon, Co-Chair Maryn Vonk, Co-Chair Miranda Drexler Alyssa Voigt Jennifer Bucci Steve Kurtz Emma Biffi Carlos Lopez Argueta Chloe Arsenault Breanne Tait Davida Cordeiro-Blevins Harshita Maingi

Community Impact Committee Steve Anderson Elaine Garner Randa MacNaughton El Sayed Mahmoud Harshita Maingi Jane McKinnon Joy Sammy Thomas Sasso Bruce Weaver

Sponsored Employees Davida Cordeiro, University of Guelph Harshita Maingi, University of Guelph Genna Wright, OMAFRA

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Business Development Committee Carlie Roberts, Co-Chair Stephen Ferraro, Co-Chair Hitesh Jagad Kirtida Jagad Lynn Vanschaik Audrey Tysick Irene Szabo Maria Basciano 08

Glenna Banda, Executive Director Indu Arora Sue Cybulski Holly Freeman Deborah Lobbezoo Emilie Mossman Colleen Murdoch Andrew McCann-Pappin Jillian Tausky Staff Moving On During 2022 Trish Scott

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Highlights of 2022 Lighting Up The City!

United Way was pleased to not only be able to raise the flag at Guelph's City Hall during the week of our Campaign Kick-off, but participate in the Mayor's Tree Lighting event to kick off the holiday season! Thank you to the City of Guelph and Mayor Guthrie for your support!

Women United Women United celebrates the remarkable philanthropy of women leaders in our community. It is a growing group of women who believe that every person in our community should have access to the supports they need, including housing, mental health services and community connections. In 2022, two great events were held to raise funds and raise awareness - the Spring Fling and Prom: Flashback to the 80s! It was amazing to see so many women engaging in meaningful conversation and learning about issues impacting our community. As special thanks to the Women United committee for their leadership.

Day of Caring Returns!

The return of in-person events, meant the return of our Day of Caring! United Way’s Day of Caring™ seeks teams of employees to take time from their workday to volunteer at local charities. This year we helped harvest vegetables at Everdale Farm in Hillsburgh, ON. This is a great way to really see the impact your donations are making in our community and a great teambuilding event to do with your colleagues!

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Linamar Tradeshow & Chili Cookoff 2022 marked the 10th anniversary of the Linamar Centre's Annual Trade Show and Chili cookoff.

The team celebrated with the biggest event yet, with a food truck and concert event, following a 2-day tradeshow and chili cookoff. A record breaking $103,000 was raised to support the Campaign. The passion of employee volunteers goes above and beyond with events like this, that inspire all of us!

FORE Permanent Supportive Housing Golf United, presented by Herr Wealth Management, supports our ongoing efforts to ensure everyone in our community has a place to call home. At the 2022 event, which took place at Cutten Fields, over $30,000 was raised in support of The Home for Good Campaign, which will see three permanent supportive housing projects come to life and provide 72 individuals with a safe space to call home. Thank you to everyone who made this a sold out success!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

United Way hit a new milestone during the 2022 Campaign - with it's very own ice cream! The University of Guelph came up with the 'sweet' way to support United Way, aptly named "Lotsa Local Love".

The ice cream was churned out at the Guelph Food Innovation Centre (GFIC) on campus using ingredients made on campus, including honey donated by the University of Guelph (U of G) Honey Bee Research Centre and cookies baked up in the Creelman Bake Shop. If you weren't lucky enough to get your hands on a pint, trust us - it was ah-mazing!

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Our Strategy In Action We are proud to be building a community that shares responsibility for social good. Even though the pandemic required some shifts to addressing emerging needs, we remained focused on the vision and importance of our strategic plan, and incredible progress was made.

Strategic Initiative Highlights from 2022 Be the leader for social good.

Act as a community impact leader to coordinate plans and achieve social results.

Completed the launch of the new Community Impact Strategy, including the implementation of All That Kids Can Be, Healthy People Thriving Communities, Poverty to Possibility, Rural Communities, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion funding streams; Issued 13 Community Action Grants to small projects or to support emerging needs Continued to ensure Equity Diversity & Inclusion is at the centre of our work by updating HR policies, completing learning sessions with Board and staff, and reviewing our approach to fundraising and donor concerns Prioritized moving our staff from 'surviving' to 'thriving' by strengthening our team communication norms, enhancing our well-being and learning to say 'no'!

Diversity Giving Channels Move to year-round engagement to build new fundraising channels Successfully launched the Home For Good campaign, in partnership with the Guelph · Community Foundation and the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination Hosted the first annual Golf United event, raising over $30,000 Engaged new sponsors and small business in our work Developed new community outreach initiatives, including the City of Guelph Tree Lighting and community-wide 50/50 raffle Strengthen engagement of individuals who want to make a difference.

Mobilize support for change by engaging stakeholders year-round through communications and participation in a shared purpose to strengthen our community.

Enabled donors with the choice to support issues they care about Further developed signature engagement opportunities that appealed to a diverse audience base, including Women United events, United In Conversation and Day of Caring Build Credibility & Trust.

Increasingly achieve best practice operations and governance.

Updated Risk Management Policy, HR Policy and Executive Director Emergency Succession Plan Launched new website and educational & informative social media education series Worked on updating our organization's values to better reflect our current way of working (will be launched in 2023!)

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Community Investment & Impact Strategy United Way’s purpose is creating lasting positive change. We are uniquely able to focus and unite people and resources to improve lives and build community - by creating support, connection, and opportunity - at a time when they are so very needed by the whole community.

Our innovative Community Impact Strategy focuses on solutions and supports to address current, deepened community challenges and build trust and collaboration with the community. We’re looking to new ways of working with our partners to build on what we’ve learned over the pandemic and are being radically local in our approach, with the goal of solving local problems with local solutions and empowering those closest to the issues.

Our strategy is centered around 5 Focus Areas: From Poverty to Possibility: Addressing the root causes of poverty and shifting our solutions to create systemic change, while ensuring families and individuals have the financial, social and personal assets they need to improve their quality of life Healthy People, Thriving Communities: Building strong, supportive, and inclusive communities that are vital for all of us to thrive.

All That Kids Can Be: Ensuring children and youth have an opportunity to recognize their limitless potential, by giving them more tools to build emotional wellbeing and resiliency.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Addressing the inequities that marginalized groups experience and using our voice to support communities where everyone feels like they belong and are valued for their unique differences.

Rural Communities: Applying a local lens to the needs and issues of our rural communities, and recognizing there are certain challenges to finding solutions in rural areas.

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) 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, 2SLGBTQ+, 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 to support those programs.

We continue to not only focus on learning but also taking action. Below is a highlight of some of the ways we took action in 2022.

Community Investment Launched the EDI focus area which: Prioritized available funding for historically under-funded communities.

Addressed historic barriers to obtaining United Way funding including new application and reporting processes.

Trusted community members with lived experience with final decision making on granting.

Promoted community partner EDI by incorporating questions into all of our funding applications.

Organizational Culture & Practices Completed a series of EDI training and planning sessions with our staff and board focused on how to apply EDI to our work and decision making.

Proactively recruited volunteers who represent the diversity of our communities.

Launched the employee Culture Club focused on creating a safe and welcoming environment.

Updated our anti-harassment and non-discrimination policies and practices so staff can better understand how to address experiences of discrimination.

Data Collected data from community partners with an EDI lens to ensure our investments are reaching all members of our community Community mobilization and engagement Used stories and data on social media to create shared community understanding about historic and current inequities.

Regularly use equitable convening practices such as providing food, ensuring accessibility of physical space, providing multiple ways to participate and offering no-low cost event registration.

Communication and awareness building To combat stereotypes and stigma, we are normalizing tough conversations and creating safe spaces for them including United in Conversation, which focused on Homelessness and Harm Reduction.

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EDI Funding In Action Our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion funding stream was a highlight of 2022, from both a community impact lens, but also from a listening and learning lens. Through the work of ensuring this funding stream had the impact we wanted in our community, we had the opportunity to meet and work with some incredible people and organizations. Learn more about the process we undertook and hear from some of the fabulous organizations receiving funding as a result!

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Together, we can solve chronic homelessness.

On any given night, we know by name around 140 people in Guelph and Wellington County who identify as chronically homeless. When you include those individuals and families who are new to the experience of homelessness, the number soars to 270.

The Home For Good campaign is a bold call to action to solve homelessness in our community. Through the generosity of our community, we will raise $5 million to build homes for people experiencing homelessness in Guelph and Wellington. It is a partnership between United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, The Guelph Community Foundation and the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination.

The immediate focus is to raise the capital investment required to complete three projects that will contribute 72 supportive housing units in Guelph over the next year - 10 Shelldale, Grace Gardens and Bellevue Support Housing. This solution provides people experiencing chronic homelessness with consistent social and emotional supports. Called Permanent Supporting Housing (PSH) this can include programs around mental health, wellness and food security. While not the only solution, PSH is life and system changing.

2022 Highlights Major progress was made on developing The Home For Good Campaign, including the framework for the partnership between the Guelph Community Foundation, the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination, and community partners The Home For Good Campaign was launched on May 12, 2022, to a packed gymnasium of community partners and supporters at Shelldale Centre. It was announced that over 80% of the $24.3 million capital project goal had been raised so far.

In June, St. Andrew's Church in Guelph generously donated $600,000 to support the campaign, the largest cash donation to date Ground was broken at the site of the new Kindle Communities Housing site in September A series of stories launched in the Guelph Tribune, sponsored by local businesses, to help bring awareness and aid in educating the public about the issue of homelessness in our community

Our work continues and community donations are needed to ensure all three projects can open their doors in 2023.

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The PTF works collaboratively, informed by diverse voices of experience, to take local action and advocate for system and policy change to address the root causes of poverty.

In 2021, United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin became the host agency of the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination (PTF).

Why Poverty Elimination Work Is Important to United Way COVID-19 demonstrated the cracks in social service systems and disproportionately impacted those living in poverty. The community is challenging the social services sector to create a “new normal” and address systemic issues, rather than provide band-aid solutions. The recommended approaches to end poverty by the PTF is based on research and credible collective strategies and is a natural fit within our Community Impact Strategy.

How We Work Together As a registered charity, the United Way has adopted and is hosting the PTF, its work, and activities as its own project, using a Shared Platform structure. United Way provides administrative support including office space, financial management, and human resources. The work of the PTF is overseen by a Steering Committee of community stakeholders.

United Way and the PTF are proud to be creating synergies with their work by collaborating on key community projects including the Poverty To Possibility Collective Impact Project and GuelphWellington’s goal to end homelessness.

United Way Guelph Wellinton Dufferin is proud to be a Living Wage Employer

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Accountability Transparency We’re serious about managing donor contributions wisely, and we believe you should feel confident when you give to charity. Every dollar you give to United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin stays 100% local and our communities are measurably stronger because of the work you empower us to do.

We strive to be open and accountable. Our audited financial statements are available online. Our salaries are established based on a comparison of other charities’ compensation, an assessment of roles and responsibilities, and a commitment to spending dollars wisely. We also encourage donors to consult our annual listing with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA).

Using Resources Wisely Investing wisely in the right areas allows us to reach more people and create more impact, not waste more money. Along with investing in our local community initiatives, we make smart investments in our infrastructure so that we can: Monitor and understand our community needs, Raise the next dollar and be sustainable, Provide equitable pay and benefits to attract and retain staff, Evaluate and report back on impact, Have the tools we need to work efficiently and effectively.

In 2022, administration and fundraising expenses made up 29% of our spending. This increased by 5% from 2021 due to one-time investments in fundraising strategy and marketing for The Home for Good Campaign. Donors should be cautious about using overhead as the sole way to gauge effectiveness because this number can fluctuate from year to year based on a variety of factors. In this case, up front investments will mean incredible progress in solving chronic homelessness in 2023.

Whether it is through community or internal investments, donors can trust that we invest our available resources in smart, strategic ways, to ultimately help the people who depend on us.

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2022 Spending Overview With thanks to the generosity of our community, we carefully invested in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin in the following ways:

Collective Impact Investments $1,587,949

Fundraising & Administration $793,633 Community Services $311,374 Home for Good Campaign Strategy Guelph Wellington Development Task Force for Poverty $64,150 Elimination $153,147

Other Financial Highlights Community Services funding powers our role as a community mobilizer. It enables us to tackle the toughest problems our communities face, by accessing real-time research, data, and stories of lived experiences to understand the challenges before us. We draw the right people to the table to address the issues, advocate for change and collaboratively build innovative solutions to community issues.

The Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination works collaboratively, informed by diverse voices of experience to take local action and advocate for system and policy change to address the root causes of poverty. Partnered with our Collective Impact Investments, we are moving people from Poverty to Possibility.

Investments were made in Fundraising & Administration to support our strategic directions including communications & marketing for The Home for Good Campaign and the development of a new website. Although revenue was down, current staffing was maintained so that our organization can rebuild from the ongoing impacts to the non-profit sector from the pandemic and current economic environment.

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2022 Campaign Awards We celebrated the 2022 Campaign - and our Local Love - in person for the first time in three years! After a challenging year for many, we were pleased to thank all our workplace volunteers, donors and community partners for their continued dedication and support in our pursuit of a Radical Recovery!

Campaign Champions Awards Employee Campaign Coordinators who went above and beyond this year to ensure their campaign was a success.

Recipients: Helen Robson, Linamar Corporation Sue Keuhl, Sleeman Breweries Mark Colvin, University of Guelph Robin Drew & Rebecca Force, OMAFRA Lorena Wilson, TransAlta

Incredibles Award Recognizes the “unsung heroes” of our Campaign Recipients: Robyn Gladstone, Linamar Corporation and Les Herr, Herr Wealth Management

Local Love Award Highlights someone that takes pride in our great community and truly defines “Local Love”.

Recipients: Kirtida Kitchen and University of Guelph's Food Sciences Department

Bright Star Award Recognizes the workplaces that showed commitment to our community with an increase in their workplace campaign participation, exceeding their fundraising goals or through innovative and creative events.

Recipients: The Frank Hasenfratz Centre For Excellence in Manufacturing and Sleeman Breweries

Leading the Way Award Presented to a workplace who values giving back to the community, with senior leadership leading the way.

Recipient: OMAFRA

Campaign Cornerstone Award Organizations recognized for their continued, cornerstone support.

Recipients: County of Wellington The Co-operators University of Guelph Linamar Corporation

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2022 Campaign Sponsors Presenting Sponsors

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Caring Corporations This group of extraordinary organizations are leading the way when it comes to giving. Through a partnership with United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, which includes employee donations, company fundraising events, and corporate contributions, these dedicated workplaces are demonstrating their commitment to creating a strong and thriving Guelph, Wellington, Dufferin.

Thank you to all for their generosity.

$500,000 + Linamar Corporation University of Guelph

$100,000 + The Co-operators Sleeman Breweries Ltd.

$50,000 – $99,999 LCBO Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food Rural Affairs Wellington Catholic District School Board Wellington County Employees

$5000 – $ 9,999 Alectra Utilities Avient Canada ULC Canadian Food Inspection Agency/Agriculture and Agri Food Canada Cargill Limited General Electric Canada Inc. GEON Performance Solutions GM BluePlan Engineering Limited Guelph General Hospital Manulife Financial Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Public Health Agency of Canada - Stone Rd RLB LLP Transalta United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin employees

$20,000 – $49,999 BMO Bank of Montreal Cemtol Manufacturing City of Guelph Johnson & Johnson Oregon Tool Canada Ltd. Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc. Syngenta Canada Inc. TD Canada Trust

$10,000 – $19,999 Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. Intrigue Media McKesson Canada RBC Royal Bank Scotiabank Upper Grand District School Board Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health

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$1000 – $4,999 Action Read Community Literacy Centre Bell Canada Canada Life Centre Wellington Hydro CIBC Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate Compass Community Services Consolidated Dealers Co-op Inc. Correctional Service of Canada Dufferin Child & Family Services EastGen ELANCO Animal Health Enterprise Rent-a-Car Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County General Mills Canada Corporation Google Greystone Orthotech Services Inc. GSW/A.O. Smith Water Heating Company Guelph Chamber of Commerce Guelph Independent Living Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis Health Canada Homestead Land Holdings Limited

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COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT

Community Impact is about achieving meaningful, longterm improvements to quality of life in Guelph Wellington and Dufferin communities by addressing not just the symptoms of problems but also getting at the root causes.

Recognizing this, we have chosen to focus efforts in five impact areas essential for our community to thrive. We do this by investing in programs and by working closely with local community groups – those that receive United Way funds and those that do not – to address the social needs of individuals and groups in our community that are vulnerable to social and systemic barriers to create meaningful change.

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factors, some members of our community experience

barriers

to

accessing

programs, services, and funding.

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.

Medical interpretation services were accessed

times in 114 transgender

Guelph & Wellington.

individuals accessed gender affirming mental health support.

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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."

FROM POVERTY TO POSSIBILITY Poverty touches almost every aspect of people’s lives — from food, shelter, and employment to mental and physical wellbeing. People who lack necessities like food and shelter can’t get ahead in life.

Those who struggle to find work or manage their finances aren’t able to reach their full potential. We believe that every

TOTAL INVESTMENTS:

person in every community deserves the opportunities, access, and connections they need to build a good life —

$

,

regardless

of

their

income,

the

neighbourhood they live in, or their social identity.

United Way’s poverty reduction efforts are

designed

results

which

to

achieve

ensure

measurable

families

and

individuals have the financial, social, and personal assets they need to improve

,

their quality of life.

people had access to nutritious & culturally appropriate food.

36 people moved in to housing, with supports.

Almost 10,000 grocery deliveries to more than 700 individuals & families.

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"United Way creates a ‘united way’. They created a space for us to really think about our work together and to have difficult conversations about how we’re going to change. They refused to let us do things the same way, knowing that we can do better. United Way gave us an opportunity to imagine a bigger, brighter future, that we’re excited about and that only happens if we work collaboratively, together."

-Poverty to Possibilty community partner

15,421 people accessed fresh food at community markets.

youth were housed in safe & supported environments.

HEALTHY PEOPLE, THRIVING COMMUNITIES

Over

,

people feel a stronger

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sense of belonging & connectedness to their community.

$

,

A community is only as strong as the sum of its parts. Strong, supportive, and inclusive communities are vital for all of us to thrive. However, in many neighbourhoods across Guelph, Wellington, and Dufferin, local residents are dealing with complex issues that prevent them from building a good life.

When someone’s mental health is compromised, it can negatively affect all aspects of their life, from education and career, to relationships and overall well-being. People who are connected to others and their community tend to be happier and healthier. Belonging and participating are ways to get emotional support, feel valued, decrease social isolation, and give back to the community.

United Way partners with local, front-line agencies to deliver vital programs and services that focus on belonging, inclusion, and connection to support in our communities.

2,969 people got the mental health support they needed through crisis lines.

"My family has been involved with the United Way supported Neighbourhood group for many years. We have been both a benefactor and a recipient of support. My children have attended afterschool programs, summer camps, family fun nights and winter carnivals.

My children have grown with the group as extended family members. This year, my son, who suffers from severe social anxiety, joined me in giving back to the neighbourhood by delivering Christmas hampers.

This was a huge deal for my son, who has been so crippled by his anxiety to the point where he could not return a library

book.

Feeling

comfortable

safety & coping

enough to carry boxes upstairs and into

plans created.

community members' homes was a big step forward for him. He is well aware

psychotherapy sessions delivered to

that similar people had delivered boxes to our own home in the past, and he wanted to return the favour. Everyone was

people.

so

encouraging

understanding

of

his

of

him

and

struggles.

He

loved the experience and cannot wait to do it again next year.

This neighborhood group really lives up to the vision of creating a community where

everyone

feels

at

home.

Understanding everyones' unique needs and creating a space where everyone can participate equitably. That includes giving back to the extent they can and 540 rural seniors

recognizing

how

big

that

is.

Me

participated in programs -

delivering a hamper to someone is

building connections

nothing; watching my son deliver the

& improving their wellbeing.

same hamper is priceless."

RURAL COMMUNITIES

In Wellington and Dufferin County, local residents

are

dealing

with

complex

issues that prevent them from building a good

life,

including;

a

lack

of

transportation, access to stable internet,

Over 1500

cost of goods, severe isolation, and a

rural youth reported better coping skills and

low sense of belonging.

emotional regulation.

At United Way we recognize that the needs

and

issues

that

impact

the

communities we support are different in rural and urban areas, and across distinct communities. Applying a local lens to funding

in

Wellington

County

and

Dufferin County gives those who are closest to the issues the opportunity to tackle them in ways that they know will work for their location.

More than

, individuals & families in

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Wellington & Dufferin County got the support &

$

,

resources they need to thrive.

A woman in an abusive relationship called the United Way funded Rural Women’s Support Program to ask about getting special priority housing. She was hoping to leave her abusive partner as she was concerned for herself and her 2 and 3 year old children.

She had not been in the workforce since the birth of her first child and had no financial resources when she first reached out. The counsellor was able to do a risk assessment with the woman and advocate with housing for her to be put on the special priorityhousing list. The counsellor did some immediate safety planning with the woman and provided a 2-hr free legal advice form, so the she could get free legal advice.

The

woman was also connected to the Family Court Support Program, so she could get assistance preparing for family court when she felt safe enough to leave. Eventuall,y the woman was able to relocate to a safe housing unit and leave her abusive partner, with a well-organized safety plan she had arranged with her counsellor. The woman continued to attend counselling for the first year after she left her abusive partner. She gained enough confidence to re-enter the workforce and provide for her family. She learned how to identify abusive behaviour, set healthy boundaries and move forward with more confidence and safety.

135 seniors received fresh,

,

nutritious food

people were connected

deliveries

with social supports

to their home.

and feel less isolated.

223 people in East Wellington received food hampers & school supplies for kids.

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS "The beautiful part of having the donation table in the heart of the community is that it was very close to where I live, and I was able to get more involved in programs and meet other parents who are now friends with me and my children."

13 Community Action Grants

$

,

-Client of Shelldale Community Table, recipient of a Community Action Grant

11 High School Scholarships

$

“Getting needed food items before my next disability cheque arrives - I appreciate that very much.”

- Client of The SEED, recipient of a Community Action Grant

,

Toward Common Ground

$

,

Help starts here.

I need I need housing support I need mental health support I need a food bank I need financial assistance The 211 telephone helpline and website provide a gateway to community, social, non-clinical health, and related government services and helps to navigate the complex network of human services in our community quickly and easily, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For assistance finding housing, language training, employment, and so much more – call 2-1-1. It’s free, offered in over 100 languages, and available day or night.

Call 2-1-1

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Email 2-1-1

Visit 211ontario.ca

UNITED WAY GUELPH WELLINGTON DUFFERIN | 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW

WE ARE LOCAL EXPERTS By investing in individual programs and by participating with local community committees - those that receive United Way funds and those that do not - we aim to address the social needs of individuals and families in our community that are vulnerable to social and systemic barriers, in order to create meaningful change. We are happy to work with our community partners on the following committees and task forces: COMMUNITY DATA PROGRAM - WELLINGTON-DUFFERIN-GUELPH CONSORTIUM This program functions as a gateway for municipalities and community organizations to access data, monitor and report on social and economic trends within their communities.

GUELPH WELLINGTON TASK FORCE FOR POVERY ELIMINATION - STEERING COMMITTEE This committee focuses on developing an intersectional approach regarding Housing & Homelessness, Livable Incomes & Decent Work, Food Insecurity and Health Inequalities in our local community. This work is supported by the Research & Knowledge Mobilization Committee and the Wellington-Guelph Housing Committee.

GUELPH WELLINGTON LOCAL IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP - LEADERSHIP COUNCIL This council is a large coalition of individuals representing a wide range of groups in the community.

Their focus is in creating a more welcoming and inclusive community for immigrants by developing effective solutions that address economic and social issues.

GUELPH-WELLINGTON FUNDERS NETWORK The purpose of this network is to take a birds-eye view on local issues and needs, and align them to different funding processes. This requires members to take collective action and respond to funding requests and needs in the community.

DIGITAL EQUITY COALITION Digital Equity Coalition members work together to guide the development and implementation of a comprehensive community plan to advance digital equity in Guelph Wellington, champion digital equity practices and inform decision-making.

MAYOR'S TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY - STRATEGIC ADVISORY GROUP ON DOWNTOWN ISSUES A combination of community leaders and agencies, convened by Mayor Guthrie that work together around the issues of homelessness and related issues of addiction, mental health, and community safety.

TOWARD COMMON GROUND - STEERING COMMITTEE This committee aims to build a sustainable collective planning model to support stakeholders of social and health well-being and to take action that makes a difference in the lives of people in our community.

DUFFERIN COUNTY EQUITY COMMITTEE (DCEC) This committee is made up of agencies representing a diverse cross section of social, health, education, and economic organizations, decision makers, and community leaders who work with the Dufferin population. Their focus is to help everyone reach their full potential by advocating for and informing others about housing and homelessness, employment and health equity.

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UNITED WAY GUELPH WELLINGTON DUFFERIN | 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW

UNITED WAY'S SENIORS NETWORK A network of agencies who provide programs and services to seniors in Guelph, Wellington & Dufferin.

The purpose of the network is to connect organizations to one another, identify gaps in services, share resources and work on ways our community can better meet seniors' needs.

YOUTH SERVICE PROVIDERS NETWORK The Youth Service Providers Network is a committee for youth service providers in the City of Guelph and Wellington County to provide opportunities for networking, collaboration, knowledge exchange, and skill and capacity building among youth service providers working in GW. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PEER GROUP The Executive Director Peer Group of Guelph/Wellington (EDPG) is a group of executive directors that come together on a regular basis, to grow as professionals and leaders. Through sharing personal experiences and learning from guest speakers, EDPG members are interested in improving our skills, sharing opportunities and finding creative solutions to common challenges.

SETTING THE TABLE: GATHERINGS ON FOOD EQUITY & RESILIENCE Setting the Table brings together community members, community builders, change-makers, leaders and decision-makers together to learn about community resilience, food equity and the role we all have in promoting the two. The working group aims to inspire a movement and create the conditions for food equity.

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UNITED WAY GUELPH WELLINGTON DUFFERIN | 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW

2022-2024 COMMUNITY PARTNERS All That Kids Can Be Action Read Community Literacy Centre Early Start Family Literacy Program Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph 1:1 Community Based Match Program In-School Mentoring Program School-Based Group Programs Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Go Girls/Game On Mentoring Groups In-School Mentoring Match Program Child Witness Centre Child Witness Program

Community Resource Centre of North & Centre Wellington Outreach & Support Services Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition ACEs Network Coordination John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington Bullying Prevention & Social Competency Skills Development Programs Shelldale Family Gateway Social Inclusion, Mentorship & Leadership Wellington County Learning Centre Just for YOUth Program Wyndham House Give Yourself Credit

Rural Communities Big Brothers Big Sisters Dufferin & District Match Program In-School Mentoring Program Dufferin Parent Support Network Group Parent Education Program East Wellington Community Services Food Bank

Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis Rural Women's Support Program Headwaters Communities In Action Dufferin County Equity Collaborative The Grove Rural Communities Connection Project Victorian Order of Nurses Meals on Wheels (Wellington County) Transportation Program

From Poverty to Possibility ARCH: HIV/AIDS Resource & Community Health Emergency Funding Assistance Program Chalmers Community Services Food Pantry Guelph Community Health Centre The Seed Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination Poverty Task Force

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Hope House Senior Community Produce Markets Kindle Communities Housing Support Worker Stepping Stone Housing Stability Workers Wellington County Learning Centre Stronger Together Wyndham House Youth-Focused Supporting Housing Program

UNITED WAY GUELPH WELLINGTON DUFFERIN | 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW

2022-2024 COMMUNITY PARTNERS Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington EDI Outreach Program Anishnabeg Outreach Employment & Training Inc. Guelph Centre of Healing Canadian Arab Women Association Arab Women Entrepreneurship Career Education Council Let Me See Me Compass Community Services 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Talk & Text Support Line Community of Hearts Lifelong Learning Centre Boxes of Hearts Social Enterprise Program Dufferin Child & Family Services GLOW Racialized Trauma-Based Mental Health Support Program

Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis Sexual Assault Centre Guelph Black Heritage Society #ChangeStartsNow Initiative Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington Learning to Learn Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre Equitable Access to Medical Interpretation Services March of Dimes Assistive Devices Program Seed, Soil and Spirit School Herbal Immersion Program Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) Building Our Bundle, Strengthening our Community

Healthy People, Thriving Communities Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington Outreach Program Community Resource Centre of North & Centre Wellington Outreach & Support Services Compass Community Services Mental Health Support Services East Wellington Community Services Community Support Services/Outreach Program Family & Children's Services of Guelph & Wellington Parent Outreach Worker Program

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Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition Community Wellbeing Guelph Wellington Seniors Association Community Support Services Michael House Pregnancy Care Centre Residential Program 211 Ontario 211 Help Line

UNITED WAY GUELPH WELLINGTON DUFFERIN | 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW

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