United Way Centraide is Canada’s unifying force for social change in local communities.

United Way Centraide is a national network of local experts committed to bringing people and organizations together to meet immediate community needs — and tackle the complex social issues at the root of those needs.

By uniting the power of people, organizations, and resources, we’re creating awareness, inspiring action, and advancing positive change in communities nationwide.

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Poverty

Moving people from poverty to possibility

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Kids

Helping kids be all they can be

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Community

Building strong and healthy community

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Improving lives and building strong communities, together.

211

As a proud founding partner of 211 service, we’re ensuring people find the community and social resources they need close to home.

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Our Impact

Find out how we’re putting your donations to work to create lasting change in local communities from coast to coast to coast.

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Get Involved!

From advocating to donating to volunteering with your local United Way Centraide, there are many ways to get involved and help people in your community reach their full potential.

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Get Involved!

From volunteering with your local United Way Centraide to donating to help people in your community reach their full potential, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.

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Stories of Impact

Empowered by your support, United Way Centraides across Canada are making a real difference in the lives of people.

Pam’s Story

Providing food for her family wasn’t always easy for Pam. With the support of United Way Centraide, the single mother of four found a local food-sharing program that provides the healthy staples she needs to help her kids grow.

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Learn Tivadar’s Story

Two-year-old Tivadar struggled with severe language delays, affecting his learning and straining his father’s limited resources. Thanks to United Way Centraide, Tivadar now gets the support he needs from a local speech pathologist and is ready to start school.

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