October 2, 2019
PRETZEL DAY returns for its 4th year!! Ontario Power Generation, in partnership with the Sweet North Bakery and Renco Family Foods, are excited to announce PRETZEL DAY 2019 in support of the United Way of Thunder Bay! You can look forward to […]
September 17, 2019
Help Make Local Issues #UNIGNORABLE Attend the United Way of Thunder Bay Community Impact Breakfast and be part of an important community conversation about #UNIGNORABLE social issues. Learn how you can get involved and help tackle issues that you care about. The […]
November 23, 2019
Purchase tickets | Share Our Event Join us Saturday November 23rd from 6pm – 1am at the Victoria Inn for our Blackjack Gala! The United Way of Thunder Bay is shining a light on local social issues impacting our community and […]
United Way of Thunder Bay has made a positive impact in the lives of many people in our community. These are some examples of the lives that have been changed because of you.
I have lived in poverty and have been food insecure for the majority of my life. I was born to a poor, abusive family and experienced the full wheel of abuse: emotional, mental, spiritual and sexual. I was sexually abused by outsiders, my parents beat me repeatedly…
I was 11 years old when I arrived in Thunder Bay with my family. It was a tough move to make because things in my family were not good and I didn’t know anyone in the neighbourhood where we went. I have had a lot of trauma in my family and many struggles.
Grace has spent her life and career caring for others. In addition to raising three children of her own, she has worked in after-school programs and as a caregiver for families in her community. To many, she is considered a second mother—a wonderful legacy for someone…
It takes a whole community working together to make our city great for everyone and to truly make a meaningful difference.
United Way improves lives and builds community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.
United Way is helping local families and individuals to build a community that is united, vibrant and strong.
The United Way is empowering our young people to realize their full potential.
United Way is fighting the effects of poverty and assisting local people to achieve food, housing, employment and financial security.