News Releases

• Tampon Tuesday

  UWCNEO in partnership with the Sudbury and District Labour Council is excited to host the 5th annual Tampon Tuesday initiative in Sudbury.

  Posted: Wednesday, 10 February 2021

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• Registration for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Begins February 16, 2021

  UWCNEO, in partnership with Canada Revenue Agency, is gearing up to assist low-income earners file their income tax returns virtually through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

  Posted: Wednesday, 10 February 2021

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• Seasons Greeting from UWCNEO

  Happy Holidays!

  Posted: Wednesday, 16 December 2020

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• UWCNEO Announces Open Call for Community Fund Proposals

  United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est l’Ontario (UWCNEO) has issued an open call for Community Fund proposals for the 2021/2022 funding cycle.

  Posted: Wednesday, 9 December 2020

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• UWCNEO Announces Emergency Community Support Fund - Round Two Allocations

  UWCNEO is pleased to announce that 18 organizations throughout the district have been approved for round two funding through the Government of Canada's Emergency Community Support Fund with an investment totalling $406,151.

  Posted: Friday, 27 November 2020

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• Join our Team!

  United Way Centraide North East Ontario is hiring a Fundraising Engagement Coordinator to join our Sudbury team.

  Posted: Friday, 4 December 2020

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• Heat Your Heart Heat Your Home Aims to Help Families in Need

  Reliance Home Comfort and We the Bury, in partnership with UWCNEO, are joining forces to help families in need through the newly launched ‘Heat Your Heart Heat Your Home’ toy drive and furnace contest.

  Posted: Thursday, 5 November 2020

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• UWCNEO 'Mask Task' Initiative to Distribute Nearly 27,000 Reusable Masks Across the Region

  For many people in our communities, getting a face mask is not as easy as it sounds. Through the Local Love in a Global Crisis Community Response Fund, UWCNEO is gearing up to distribute nearly 27,000 reusable masks, regionally.

  Posted: Monday, 2 November 2020

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• UWCNEO Accepting Applications for a Second Round of Funding Through the Emergency Community Support Fund

  Beginning October 5th, United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est de l’Ontario (UWCNEO) will be accepting applications for round two funding.

  Posted: Tuesday, 6 October 2020

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• ECSF 2nd Round Applications to Begin October 5, 2020

  UWCNEO will begin accepting applications for the second round of the Emergency Community Support Fund beginning Oct. 5th.

  Posted: Wednesday, 30 September 2020

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• OPS Cycle Enthusiasts Gear Up for a 275 KM Northern Ride in Support of United Way

  The first of five Bike for United Way (B4UW) charity rides taking place across the province kicks off on September 11th in Little Current with 12 Ontario Public Servants (OPS) committing to a three-day, 275 km ride through Manitoulin Island.

  Posted: Friday, 11 September 2020

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• We're Hiring a Philanthropy and Donor Relations Officer

  United Way Centraide North East Ontario (UWCNEO) is currently seeking an experienced fundraiser to join our dynamic team of do-gooders.

  Posted: Monday, 24 August 2020

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• UWCNEO flows over $970K in COVID-19 funding relief to frontline services across the District

  UWCNEO is pleased to announce that through the Emergency Community Support Fund, over $970,000 in relief grants have been approved and are now being deployed across the North East District to help charities meet high priority needs.

  Posted: Monday, 17 August 2020

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• We're Hiring a Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

  Full-time contract position, temporary. The successful candidate will work out of our Timmins office.

  Posted: Monday, 17 August 2020

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• We're Hiring

  UWCNEO is looking for a Data Specialist/Finance Associate to join our team!

  Posted: Tuesday, 21 July 2020

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• Helping Vulnerable Seniors Through Uncertain Times - Extending the Cupboard

  UWCNEO has distributed close to $160,000 in funding to charities across the District to help seniors navigate COVID-19 with funds made available through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

  Posted: Monday, 20 July 2020

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• Emergency Supports Helping Seniors Throughout the District

  UWCNEO has deployed close to $160,000 in funding to organizations across the District to help seniors navigate COVID-19 with funding made available through the Government of Canada’s NHSP.

  Posted: Tuesday, 30 June 2020

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• Glencore Sudbury INO Donates $40K to the Community Response Fund

  With a generous donation of $40,000, Glencore Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (Glencore Sudbury INO), boosted United Way Centraide North East Ontario’s Local Love in a Global Crisis Community Response Fund (CRF) over $300,000.

  Posted: Monday, 22 June 2020

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• Vale Canada and Wheaton Precious Metals Donate $200,000 to UWCNEO's Community Response Fund

  Vale Canada and Wheaton Precious Metals announce $200,000 donation to UWCNEO's Community Response Fund.

  Posted: Thursday, 21 May 2020

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• Applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund Are Now Being Accepted

  Applications are now being accepted for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) to help charities serve and support vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding made available by the Government of Canada.

  Posted: Tuesday, 19 May 2020

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• Radisson Sudbury - Community Champions at Work

  In this week’s spotlight edition of Community Champions at Work, we’d like to highlight the Radisson Sudbury’s hands-on approach to addressing food insecurity through the donation of home-cooked meals.

  Posted: Tuesday, 26 May 2020

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• Northern Credit Union Announces True North Stronger Fund in Support of United Way

  Donations made through Northern Credit Union's True North Stronger Fund in support of United Way will be matched corporately (up to $20,000).

  Posted: Tuesday, 19 May 2020

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• Emergency Community Support Fund

  The Government of Canada’s $350M Emergency Community Support Fund is a vital step forward in our country’s rapid response to COVID-19.

  Posted: Saturday, 16 May 2020

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• Community Response Fund Continues to Help Charities Across North East Ontario

  Almost $70,000 in emergency funding has been distributed to local charitable organizations.

  Posted: Monday, 11 May 2020

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• Community Response Fund Continues to Help Charities Across North East Ontario

  Seven community-based charities from across the District are the latest recipients to get emergency funding through United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est de l’Ontario’s (UWCNEO) Local Love in a Global Crisis Community Response Fund.

  Posted: Friday, 1 May 2020

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• Connecting Communities in Times of Need

  A shared initiative aimed at connecting volunteers to local opportunities that support individuals and organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Posted: Wednesday, 29 April 2020

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• The Power of Partnerships

  The Community Response Fund helps bring communities together.

  Posted: Monday, 20 April 2020

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• United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est de l’Ontario Approves Community Response Funding for Six Charities

  Six charities working to meet the basic needs of individuals disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 will be the first to receive emergency grants through UWCNEO's Community Response Fund.

  Posted: Wednesday, 8 April 2020

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• UWCNEO Launches Local Love in a Global Crisis Community Response Fund

  We are working to coordinate efforts to provide emergency grants to local charitable organizations helping to ensure that individuals disproportionately affected by COVID-19 have access to programs and services.

  Posted: Tuesday, 25 February 2020

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• Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Closed Until Further Notice

  UWCNEO is closely monitoring COVID-19. With the health and safety of our volunteers, employees, and the community in mind, the decision has been made to close the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program until further notice.

  Posted: Tuesday, 25 February 2020

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• WOLVES United United FIVE Make Funding Announcement

  United Way in partnership with SW Sports and Entertainment announce local funding for youth and youth mental health initiatives.

  Posted: Wednesday, 19 February 2020

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• Tampon Tuesday

  Join us for our 4th annual Tampon Tuesday initiative on March 10, 2020

  Posted: Thursday, 13 February 2020

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• Funding Applications Now Being Accepted

  For the City of Timmins, and the Districts of Cochrane, Timiskaming, Nipissing and Parry Sound

  Posted: Monday, 3 February 2020

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• Volunteers Needed for UWCNEO’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

  UWCNEO is currently recruiting volunteers to help deliver the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVIT), an essential service that helps thousands of eligible individuals complete their taxes, free of charge.

  Posted: Wednesday, 22 January 2020

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• UWCNEO Announces New Executive Director

  Mary Lou Hussak named new executive director of United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est de l'Ontario

  Posted: Monday, 23 December 2019

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• Program Funding Applications Now Being Accepted

  Registered charities delivering local programs that fit within our Community Impact areas are invited to apply for funding.

  Posted: Thursday, 12 December 2019

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• We're Hiring

  Are you an experienced finance manager looking to join a dynamic team of 'do-gooders', dedicated to making our community a great place to call home? Apply today!

  Posted: Tuesday, 22 October 2019

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• UWCNEO Launches #UNIGNORABLE Campaign

  Poverty. Homelessness. Domestic Violence. Mental Health. Social Isolation. These are just a few of the #UNIGNORABLE issues...

  Posted: Thursday, 19 September 2019

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• UWCNEO Hosting 50/50 Electronic Raffle at IPM 2019

  Online and onsite tickets available. Proceeds to benefit programs that service the West Nipissing community.

  Posted: Friday, 13 September 2019

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• 'Pull for United Way' is Back

  September 27, 2019 - Register your team today!

  Posted: Thursday, 12 September 2019

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• UWCNEO's Search for a New Executive Director Begins

  UWCNEO Looking to Hire Next Executive Director

  Posted: Monday, 12 August 2019

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• UWCNEO Board Names Interim Executive Director

  UWCNEO Board Names Interim Executive Director

  Posted: Friday, 26 July 2019

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• United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est de l’Ontario to host 2nd annual Charity Match in support of youth mental health

  Mark your calendars! September 13, 2019 is the day the puck will drop for the United Way Charity Match presented by Bell Let’s Talk.

  Posted: Wednesday, 10 July 2019

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• Michael Cullen to Step Down as Executive Director

  Michael Cullen announces he is stepping down as Executive Director of United Way Centradie North East Ontario.

  Posted: Monday, 8 July 2019

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• WOLVES United-United FIVE - Funding Announcement

  WOLVES United-United FIVE Announce Funding for Youth and Youth Mental Health Initiatives

  Posted: Thursday, 27 June 2019

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• 2-1-1 - An Essential Community Resource

  2-1-1 is an essential community resource that helps people navigate the complex network of human services by providing information and referrals on a wide range of community, health, social, and government services.

  Posted: Monday, 10 June 2019

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• United Way Seeks Community-Minded Leaders to Join Board of Directors

  Are you passionate about local issues? Do you want to use your skills and expertise to help others?

  Posted: Thursday, 23 May 2019

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• WOLVES United - United FIVE Volunteers Celebrated

  Recognizing the efforts of more than 25 dedicated WOLVES United – United FIVE electronic 50/50 volunteers who helped raise a record $385,945.

  Posted: Wednesday, 22 May 2019

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• Income Tax Volunteers Celebrated

  Thanks to the commitment of 60 volunteers, over 4,500 income tax returns were filed at no cost, for low-income individuals and families through the 2019 Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVIT).

  Posted: Tuesday, 14 May 2019

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• Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

  The Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic hosted at the United Way office is now closed.

  Posted: Thursday, 11 April 2019

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• Youth and Youth Mental Health Funding Applications Now Being Accepted

  United Way Centraide North East Ontario in partnership with SW Sports and Entertainment are excited to announce that applications for funding from the WOLVES United – United FIVE Electronic 50/50 Raffle are now being accepted.

  Posted: Sunday, 24 March 2019

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• United Way Centraide North East Ontario Now Accepting Area Grant Funding Applications for the City of Timmins, and Districts of Cochrane & Timiskaming

  United Way Centraide North East Ontario (UWCNEO) is pleased to announce that applications for Area Grant Funding for the City of Timmins, and Districts of Cochrane & Timiskaming are now being accepted for qualifying charities.

  Posted: Friday, 1 February 2019

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• WOLVES United Announces Second-Round Funding for Youth and Youth Mental Health Initiatives

  United Way Centraide North East Ontario (UWCNEO) and SW Sports and Entertainment are pleased to announce that seven organizations in the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts will receive funding.

  Posted: Friday, 11 January 2019

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• United Way to Announce Funding for the Youth Wellness Hub

  United Way Centraide North East Ontario invites you to attend a funding announcement that will have a lasting impact on youth in our community.

  Posted: Wednesday, 5 December 2018

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• Make the Right Call for Non-Emergency Support

  More than ever, people in our communities are counting on social, and government supports to help make ends meet. Knowing where to turn when one is faced with challenges is not often simple, but a call to 2-1-1 can help change everything.

  Posted: Thursday, 11 February 2021

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• COVID-19 Information and supports

  The health and safety of our communities is our priority. We know you may have questions about what we are doing to keep our community healthy, and we want to share the actions we’re taking to help.

  Posted: Wednesday, 1 April 2020

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