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.
November 30, 2018
Join the Ontario Public Service (OPS) Employees as they rock the night away at the *FIRST INAGURAL * GovFest in Thunder Bay!! Friday, November 30th; 9pm at the Red Lion Smokehouse (this is an 18+ event) $5 cover charge in support of the […]
November 30, 2018
The City of Thunder Bay’s Employees will once again host their Jeans & Jewels event in support of the United Way! Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing at the Italian Cultural Centre on Friday, November 30th. Symposium at 6pm and dinner served […]
Posted on November 8, 2018
How can you make $1,200 turn into $2,400; and have it only cost you $650??? Become a United Way of Thunder Bay ‘Leader of the Way’ level donor, and Bombardier & the J Armand Bombardier Foundation will MATCH your gift!! When existing […]
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.