This past summer, United Way NWT activated its Emergency Response Fund for the first time since 2023 to support urgent community needs resulting from wildfire evacuations in Fort Providence, Whatì, and surrounding areas. As evacuations began, we mobilized funding to support local partners in providing immediate assistance to evacuees and welcoming communities. In total, we … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YELLOWKNIFE, October 15, 2025—United Way NWT is pleased to open applications for the 2026 Community Investment Fund (CIF). Registered charities and non-profits across the NWT are invited to apply for funding to support projects addressing pressing community needs aligned with one or more of United Way NWT’s three focus areas: United Way … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNW and PSAC Step Forward with Opening $20,000 Contribution. YELLOWKNIFE, September 04, 2025—Wildfires in the Northwest Territories have forced evacuations from Fort Providence and Whatì, placing enormous strain on Northerners evacuating their homes and pressure on the communities welcoming them. To support impacted communities, United Way NWT has activated its Emergency Response … Read more
Join Patrick in raising $21,000 for United Way NWT, Stanton Cancer Clinic, and Inclusion NWT! The Cancer Jig Patrick Scott’s life was altered by prostate cancer in 2013, which spread in 2016 and again in 2023. After initial treatment in 2024, Patrick will start chemotherapy this September. But while Patrick’s jig with cancer continues, he … Read more
United Way NWT is hosting an Annual General Meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, September 29th, in-person at 4910 53 Street, Yellowknife. Join us to learn about how our mission of supporting a sustainable and resilient North was realized in 2025.
YELLOWKNIFE—United Way NWT is proud to release the official report from Resilient Together: Strengthening NWT Communities, a four-day gathering held this past April. Held in Yellowknife from April 24–27, 2025, Resilient Together convened more than 45 representatives from Northern NGOs, Indigenous governments, and community organizations. Together, they discussed past experiences and participated in expert-led workshops … Read more
YELLOWKNIFE—In response to devastating wildfires that have forced the evacuation of the northern Prairie communities of Flin Flon, Manitoba, and La Ronge, Saskatchewan, United Way NWT announced today that it will be making donations to the Saskatoon United Way’s Fire Evacuee Fund and the Canadian Red Cross’s Manitoba Wildfires Appeal, which are supporting local emergency … Read more
YELLOWKNIFEApril 7, 2025—United Way Northwest Territories (UWNWT) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of our Community Investment Fund (CIF), awarding $205,000 in grants to support local non-profits and community organizations across the NWT. The 21 funded initiatives this year range across a number of vital community services, from food security and housing to youth … Read more
YELLOWKNIFE—United Way NWT is proud to launch its annual Tampon Tuesday donation drive, running from March 24 to 31, 2025. The campaign calls on the community to donate pads, tampons, liners, and other menstrual hygiene products to support individuals facing period poverty across the Northwest Territories. “Many in our community lack access to menstrual products. … Read more
YELLOWKNIFE, December 11, 2024—United Way NWT is announcing a leadership transition within its Board of Directors. After 2 years of dedicated leadership as Chair, Paul Gillard is stepping down from the role while remaining as a board member for the next few months. Current Vice-Chair and long-serving board member Ben Linaker will succeed Paul as … Read more
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