What we do
United Way East Ontario breaks down barriers, improves lives and creates opportunities for the people who need us most in Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark County and Renfrew County.
We work with a network of engaged donors and partners to address root causes and deliver long-term solutions to local issues such as mental health and addictions, housing and homelessness, poverty and basic needs, as well as challenges affecting seniors and caregivers, and children and youth.
How you can help
When you give to United Way East Ontario—online, at your workplace, or at an event—you help kids achieve success, ensure people facing mental health crises receive support, and enable seniors to maintain independence and connection.
Donors can deepen their involvement through Women United and GenNext. Women United members leverage their time, talent and funds to empower women through grants and engagement events. GenNext is a social impact movement that supports the next generation of changemakers.
Every year, hundreds of workplaces partner with us to make measurable impacts across the region. Workplace fundraising campaigns engage employees who generously contribute their time and leadership, helping tens of thousands of people across our communities.
Throughout the year, we also call on our community to assemble care kits for people fleeing gender-based violence, youth experiencing homelessness, and low-income families preparing for the school year.
Interested volunteers can learn more at unitedwayeo.ca/volunteer.
This article first appeared in the 2025 Giving Guide produced by the Ottawa Business Journal. That publication is available in its digital edition below.
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