United Way Centraide North East Ontario brings together people and organizations across Northest Ontario to help meet community needs and tackle complex social issues.
We believe that for our community to truly thrive, we need to look beyond single issues and temporary fixes. By working in partnership with our community, we identify needs and invest in targeted programs that help change lives.
United Way Centraide North East Ontario services the districts of Sudbury, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Manitoulin, Cochrane, and Timiskaming.
We tackle complex social issues like poverty and inequity. We understand these issues to be systemic problems that are fundamental contributing factors to the vulnerabilities many people in our communities are experiencing today and require long-term solutions to break the cycle and create lasting change.
For communities to thrive, the needs of of people living in these communities must be met. That’s why we’re focused on helping people who experience barriers such as: access to nutritious food, safe housing, stable income, and social connections.
To improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.
Healthy, caring, and inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.
TRUST: We demonstrate trust by acting with integrity and transparency.
COLLABORATION: We actively seek opportunities to listen and learn and bring people and organizations together to build a shared vision.
LEADERSHIP: We provide forward-thinking and courageous leadership to tackle local challenges that increase community capacity to achieve common goals.
COMMUNITY: We seek out and develop partnerships that will create a diverse, inclusive, and healthy community for all.