YELLOWKNIFE – The United Way NWT has awarded grants totalling $205,000 to twenty-one non-profit organizations as part of its annual Community Investment Fund. This initiative is supported by generous donations from across the Northwest Territories (NWT) and Canada, reflecting a strong commitment to supporting vital community programs and services. The selections were made by the … Read more
Period poverty is a lack of access to menstrual products, education, hygiene facilities, waste management, or a combination of these. Affecting an estimated 500 million people worldwide. Donate Community members are encouraged to donate pads, tampons, liners, and other menstrual hygiene products. Drop off locations:
Many people in our communities, particularly those who are impacted by evacuations and wildfires, have been patiently waiting to hear about how these funds have been used or distributed to be supporting evacuation and wildfire relief efforts. As an organization that is made up of people who are also impacted by evacuations and wildfires, we … Read more
Many people in our communities, particularly those who are impacted by evacuations and wildfires, have been patiently waiting to hear about how these funds have been used or distributed to be supporting evacuation and wildfire relief efforts. As an organization that is made up of people who are also impacted by evacuations and wildfires, we … Read more
Many people in our communities, particularly those who are impacted by evacuations and wildfires, have been patiently waiting to hear about how these funds have been used or distributed to be supporting evacuation and wildfire relief efforts. As an organization that is made up of people who are also impacted by evacuations and wildfires, we … Read more
Many people in our communities, particularly those who are impacted by evacuations and wildfires, have been patiently waiting to hear about how these funds have been used or distributed to be supporting evacuation and wildfire relief efforts. As an organization that is made up of people who are also impacted by evacuations and wildfires, we … Read more
Simon Whitehouse and Northern News Service have run an excellent article, outlining the partnership between The Union of Northern Workers and Public Service Alliance of Canada, and the United Way NWT, and the generosity of these northern Unions in supporting flood response in the Dehcho region. If you’d like to support the United Way NWT’s … Read more
When the COVID-19 pandemic and the necessary lock-down measures disrupted community services, Canadian seniors who depend on those services for support became increasingly vulnerable and isolated. On March 29, to provide immediate essential services to seniors during the pandemic, the Government of Canada announced a grant of $9 million under the New Horizons for Seniors … Read more
This Friday, CBC North ran a great article about the Together We Are Strong Campaign, run by United Way NWT and the Yellowkife Community Foundation. The article outlines the huge success of our fundraising efforts, and provides details about the partnership and Campaign. Thank you to CBC North for their media support of the United Way … Read more
This Saturday, the Yellowknifer ran a great article about the Together We Are Strong Campaign, run by United Way NWT and the Yellowkife Community Foundation. The article outlines the huge success of our fundraising efforts, and provides details about the partnership and Campaign. Thank you to the Yellowknifer and Northern News Services Limited for their … Read more
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