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New Horizons interview with Cabin Radio

On Monday Meghan Kennedy, the volunteer chair of United Way NWT’s Covid-19 committee, had an interview with Cabin Radio to talk about the New Horizons for Seniors program that the United Way NWT is helping implement in the Northwest Territories. “We’re looking to support basic needs first and foremost like food and hygiene products, including getting … Read more

Together We Are Strong

Over $150,000 Raised to Support Together We Are Strong campaign in response to COVID-19 During difficult financial times, northerners came together to donate what they could to support one another. Through the generosity of the people of the NWT, the United Way NWT, in partnership with the Yellowknife Community Foundation, have managed to fundraised more than $150,000 … Read more

Community Investment Fund Recipients 2020

The United Way NWT awarded 22 non-profit organizations new funding as part of its annual Community Investment Fund. 20 successful applicants will receive up to $7,500 for 2020 programming and one successful candidate will receive a multiyear grant. They will receive $15,000 each yearfor three years. The Yellowknife Women’s Society Court Outreach and Support program … Read more