Why Your Investment Matters

When you give to United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin (UWGWD), you improve lives locally United Way is uniquely able to unite people with supports and resources to improve lives in Guelph, Wellington, and Dufferin

Our goal is to make measurable and meaningful progress toward solving our community’s most pressing problems. United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is working to build impact in the five areas below

ALL THAT KIDS CAN BE

We are building resilience in children and youth through emotional wellbeing because we know that helping to prevent and mitigate adverse childhood experiences are both urgent and foundational to lifelong potential

From Poverty To Possibility

We are aligning collaborative supports for food, housing, and financial security because we know individuals and families need comprehensive opportunities to stabilize, recover, and build their futures.

Healthy People, Thriving Communities

We are increasing belonging, inclusion, and connection to supports in community because we know that isolation, mental health, and informal and formal supports are critical issues coming out of the pandemic

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We are ensuring that our communities of Guelph, Wellington, and Dufferin are equitable, safe, and inclusive places where everyone has access to the support they need to live a great life, regardless of their race, sexual identity, ability, or gender

Rural Communities

We are 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