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A message from our Executive Director

We’re excited to embark on a new phase for United Way Leeds & Grenville. Our role is evolving beyond traditional fundraising; we are now deeply invested in making a tangible difference in our community.

In 2023, we concluded our community conversations, a vital initiative that gathered diverse perspectives from across Leeds and Grenville. These conversations have guided us to focus on creating lasting change in six crucial areas: food security, homelessness, housing, mental health, addictions, and support for children and youth.

We’re eager to continue working together to make long-term change and lasting impact!


News

By Tanya Noyes August 27, 2025
Local Mayor Leads Community Appeal for Urgent Support
By Tanya Noyes August 26, 2025
In the wake of the recent fire, United Way Leeds & Grenville (UWLG) has stepped in right away to provide assistance through its Urgent Needs Fund (UNF) . This includes helping some families who, as a result of the fire, have been left without a home.  The Urgent Needs Fund was created to support individuals and families across Leeds & Grenville who are at risk of homelessness due to extraordinary, unexpected costs. These modest one-time grants provide emergency financial assistance for essential needs such as a winter furnace repair, a car battery needed to maintain employment, or other urgent expenses. In circumstances like this fire, the UNF also helps families manage immediate needs following devastating losses. While the UNF does not cover housing payments or arrears, it plays a vital prevention role by addressing sudden financial pressures that could otherwise push families into homelessness. Preventing this outcome not only spares families the disruption and trauma of losing their home but also helps reduce demand on already overstretched shelter and housing systems. “When crisis hits—like the fire that displaced families in our community—the Urgent Needs Fund allows us to act immediately,” said Hailie Jack, Executive Director. “But the need doesn’t end here. We rely on the generosity of donors to ensure we can continue to respond when families are facing their darkest moments.” United Way Leeds & Grenville is calling on the community to support the Urgent Needs Fund so it can remain a lifeline for families who are suddenly at risk of homelessness—whether through personal crisis or large-scale emergencies. To make a donation, please visit: https://give.unitedway.ca/donate/WBROCK (choose Urgent Needs Fund in the drop down menu).
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Land Acknowledgement


United Way Leeds and Grenville is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee people. The land that we preside on today lies on unceded Indigenous territory. We recognize that when settlers came to this land they created a legacy of inequities that are ongoing. We are committed to reducing these inequities, and through our work strive to improve health equity. We recognize the importance of the land and environment in establishing and sustaining optimal health, and we vow to respect this land as we undertake our work. Our organization pledges to build relationships with Indigenous friends and neighbours and recognizes the rich contributions they have provided and continue to provide to this region. This acknowledgment is a first step in our ongoing commitment to reconciliation.


Adapted with permission from Hastings Prince Edward Public Health https://www.hpepublichealth.ca/



Indigenous Nations researched through Native-Land.ca | Our home on native land and while this map does not represent or intend to represent official or legal boundaries of any Indigenous Nations, the Nations in question and Indigenous leaders were consulted in preparation of this Land Acknowledgement.