United Way's roots are deep in this region with the founding of United Way tracing back to Denver, Colorado in 1887. Community collaboration is at the heart of local United Ways across U.S. and Canada. Collectively, more than 1,000 local United Ways serve millions of families in need.
From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, local United Ways bring people and resources together to tackle each communities' toughest challenges to create a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential.
We unite people, ideas and innovation and bring them together to solve humanity's most complex issues.
- Fahim Haque, Centraide of Greater Montreal
Bringing local ideas, people and resources together to make sure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
individuals served across Canada each year
local United Ways in communities across the United States
volunteers across the United States each year
Heather Black, who leads United Way Worldwide 211 System Strategy, says many families are racking up credit card debt to buy groceries
United Way Worldwide and Verizon survey finds cost is the leading barrier to preparedness, while new data underscores the importance of planning and personal networks.
United Way Suncoast volunteers packed 6,000 disaster preparedness kits to help families get ready before disaster strikes
referrals through 211 in 2024
Supported by United Way, 211 is a free, confidential service that connects people to locally available programs and resources across the U.S. and Canada. In 2024, the 211 network responded to over 16 million requests for help resulting in more than 18 million hyperlocal referrals for assistance.
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