People of United Way WRC NANCY BIRD (Senior Director of Community Investment, United Way Waterloo Region Communities) You never really want to be the one that needs help, but it is so appreciated when you can be the one to step up and help someone else. There has been a lot of media coverage about …
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People of United Way WRC JOHN & MARGARET (Leadership Team, House of Friendship Waterloo Region) This work with those struggling with poverty or addiction changes us as people so richly share their difficult journey of real struggle with us. You see the beautiful side of humanity and gain a deeper understanding. We’re all a little …
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People of United Way WRC EMILY LAYNG (Participant In the March of 1,000 Umbreallas) I’ve seen the work of St. Mary’s House with regards to helping teens who are pregnant find a safe place to stay while adapting to this new stage in their lives. They’ve built this support network by helping these young girls …
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People of United Way WRC AMANDA MELNICK (Senior Director of Philanthropy, United Way Waterloo Region Communities) It’s really easy to think that one small action of an individual, whether that be a donation, or an hour of volunteer time, doesn’t really matter. It’s a barrier for people to get involved. My personal values have been …
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Big Brothers Big Sistersof Waterloo Region Many children and youth in Canada struggle with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives like detrimental living conditions, family violence, risk factors for mental health, school issues and identity challenges.These circumstances have nothing to do with the value of who they are or who they can become, …
People of United Way WRC JOAN FISK (CEO, United Way Waterloo Region Communities) We all have a little bit to give. Some people have more, some people have less. Some people have their time to give. Some people have their checkbook. But in United Way’s world, a little bit from a lot of people is …
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