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.
Posted on January 16, 2019
Lara is one of the newest additions to the GenNext Cabinet joining in October 2018! Although new to the cabinet, Lara has jumped in fully and is a very active Cabinet member. Lara decided to join GenNext as someone who has experience […]
Posted on January 11, 2019
Emily Cormier decided to join GenNext as part of the planning committee for the Day of Caring after relocating to Thunder Bay for work. After completing work with the committee, Emily officially joined the GenNext Cabinet to continue to work on the […]
Posted on January 10, 2019
Colleen has been a part of United Way’s GenNext since January 2017. In that time, Colleen has served as a volunteer coordinator and is now the Chair of the GenNext Cabinet. Colleen joined GenNext as a meaningful way to give back to […]
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.