Who We Are

United Way, a registered charitable organization, has been a part of Cambridge and North Dumfries for over 68 years. We work in partnership with community agencies giving hope and building the abilities of individuals, families and the community, while also targeting the root causes of community issues.

We provide leadership and support to the non-profit sector and connect community members to find long-term solutions to the issues that affect us most. Through community partnerships, our experienced employees and volunteers look for gaps and opportunities in services and invest in a combination of programs that will have the greatest impact in the most effective way.

We’ve done the research, listened to the community, and determined community priorities that will guide our investments with partner agencies.

 

We are committed to building a community where:

 All children and youth reach their potentialAll families are strongAll neighbourhoods are inclusive and thrivingAll people are economically secureAll newcomers are welcomed and supported

United Way funded programs and services meet immediate needs, such as food, clothing and shelter for people, but also help with long-term needs through supports like life skills development and counseling.

Thank you for your donations of money and time. Through the support of more than 850 volunteers and 8,000 donors in Cambridge and North Dumfries, United Way is continuing to improve lives and strengthen our community.

In 2008, United Way raised $2.6 million to help people in Cambridge and North Dumfries lead healthier lives, build safer homes and neighbourhoods, become self-sufficient, and give our children and youth opportunities for a brighter tomorrow.

United Way is a solid investment in your community. It’s an efficient and effective organization making sure your investment counts.

Our Values:

 Respect the dignity, uniqueness and worth of every person

 Be accountable by providing accurate and honest disclosure of information

 Achieve the highest standards of ethics and integrity

 Provide non-partisan leadership in social change

 Generate innovation, partnerships, and collective action

 Support community wisdom and encourage citizen involvement

 Encourage and promote volunteerism and volunteer leadership

 Embrace diversity and inclusivity

We aspire to:

 Energize and inspire people to make a difference

  Provide meaningful opportunities for individuals to realize their potential by demonstrating

  volunteer leadership in service to community

  Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve

 Craft human care agendas within and across our community

  Build coalitions around agendas

  Increase investments in agendas by expanding and diversifying resource development

  and fundraising efforts

  Ensure investments have recognizable impact

We are a member of the United Way of Canada.

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Charitable Registration Number 11927 8133 RR0001