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United Way NWT Announces $850,000 Investment in Hay River Agricultural Restoration

YELLOWKNIFE, January 6, 2025—United Way Northwest Territories (UW NWT) is proud to announce a major investment of $850,000 to support the restoration and redevelopment of agricultural lands in Hay River. This funding, part of United Way NWT’s federally supported wildfire recovery and emergency preparedness program, will help revitalize Hay River’s economy and strengthen community resilience … Read more

United Way NWT Launches Wildfire Recovery and Emergency Preparedness Program

YELLOWKNIFE, December 11, 2024—United Way NWT is pleased to announce the launch of a new wildfire recovery and emergency preparedness program. With funding support from the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, this 30-month program will help Northern communities continue to recover from the impacts of recent wildfires while building capacity to address future … Read more

United Way NWT Opens Applications for 2025 Community Investment Fund

YELLOWKNIFE—United Way Northwest Territories is excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Community Investment Fund (CIF) are now open. Registered charities and nonprofits across the NWT addressing key community challenges are encouraged to apply. The Community Investment Fund provides grants of up to $7,500 for single-year projects or up to $15,000 per year for … Read more

The United Way NWT Awards $205,000 in Grants to NWT Non-Profits

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

Tampon Tuesday – March 13-19, 2024

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:

February 2024 Update for NWT Residents, Donors & Others on the United Way NWT’s 2023 Emergency Response Program

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

October Update for NWT Residents, Donors & Others on the United Way NWT’s 2023 Emergency Response Program

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

September Update for NWT Residents, Donors & Others on the United Way NWT’s 2023 Emergency Response Program

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

Unions to contribute $60,000 to NWT flood victims

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