• Initiatives

UWCNEO provides financial support for the following programs that align with our work and create achievable outcomes for stronger, healthier communities.

View the complete list of community investments for 2024/2025. 

211 Ontario

211 helps individuals navigate the complex network of human services quickly and easily, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in over 150 languages for free!

Access the service by dialling 2-1-1 and speak to a live 211 referral specialist or visit 211ontario.ca.

Community Volunteer Income Tax

Our trained volunteers will assist low-income earners file their income tax returns for free either in-person or virtually. This program opens in March and runs until the following January.

Young Leaders on Board

 Young Leaders on Board provides board training to individuals between the ages of 20 and 39 who are looking to get actively involved in shaping the future of community.

Keeping Seniors Warm

Keeping Seniors Warm ensures that our community’s residents AGED 55+ are equipped with the appropriate winter gear to keep them warm during the cold months. 

Tampon Tuesday

Since 2017, United Way, the Canadian Labour Congress and Bell Media have worked together to raise awareness and collect menstrual products to help address period poverty in our communities by hosting Tampon Tuesday events.

Volunteer Resource Centre

UWCNEO’s Volunteer Resource Centre is the community’s hub for volunteer connection. Whether you are an individual looking to make a difference, or a community agency looking to post a volunteer opportunity, the Volunteer Resource Centre is the place to start.