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 February 13, 2019
The United Way of Thunder Bay shared its local love and appreciation with a crowd of over 200 local donors and volunteers at the organization’s Volunteer Appreciation Campaign Celebration & Awards, which was sponsored by Bell and the Victoria Inn Hotel and […]
March 15, 2019
The United Way of Thunder Bay & Redwood Park Church are proud to partner on ‘The Big Freeze Proudly Presented By LiUNA Local 607‘ at Mount Baldy on Friday, March 15th! We are excited to bring you this all ages, family […]
February 13, 2019
The United Way of Thunder Bay wants to celebrate YOU by recognizing your contribution to the 2018 United Way Campaign! The 2018 Campaign was all about sharing your #LocalLove, making our community united, vibrant, and strong. Please join us as we honour our volunteers and donors, […]
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.