News and Stories

Lisa and John take action when they see growing needs in their communities, and thanks to their efforts, they’ll soon find their names on our Wall of Inspiration.
Yves Brunet receives a United Way East Ontario Community Builder Award for his decades of dedication to supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees.
The Move for Youth founder is receiving a 2025 United Way East Ontario Community Builder Award for his dedication to helping young people build strong foundations for the future.
We are proud to recognize YouthNet as the 2024 Community Builder of the Year Award recipient for strengthening youth mental health and addressing the needs of young people across East Ontario.
Surprised at her own Elevate International event, Solange Tuyishime Keita receives a 2025 United Way East Ontario Community Builder Award for her commitment to uniting communities around the world to care about women and girls.
Behind the camera and pen, Caroline Phillips has built the profile of hundreds of charities and nonprofits, making her an easy fit to be United Way East Ontario’s latest Community Builder Award recipient.