United Way Newfoundland and Labrador
39 Pippy Place, Suite 1D A1B 3X2 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

Asking for help isn’t always easy. Dialling 2-1-1 will confidentially connect you with a 211 Navigator who can help find the right support in your community for your situation, whether it's housing, food, or more. #HelpStartsHere

Grateful to support amazing organizations, like Jimmy Pratt Outreach Center, through our Community Fund. Jimmy Pratt Outreach Center provides a series of programming dedicated to assisting our patrons in overcoming everyday barriers to life. This is accomplished by offering hot nourishing meals, small food hampers, Internet access and other necessary services in a warm, friendly, non-intrusive and welcoming environment.

500 masks, 1400 meters of thread, 28 meters of cotton lining fabric, 40 meters of fabric, 130 meters of elastic and more than $3,100 raised to support #locallove! Thank you to Margaret for your generous time and support of the Government of Canada Charitable Workplace Campaign (GCWCC). Interested in a Christmas mask? Contact Margaret for more details at [email protected].

We are grateful to support great community organizations, like Youth 2000 Centre. The Youth 200 Centre has been an active community youth centre since 2000. Through their partnership with the YMCA, their aim is to provide diverse programs for youth and young adults, ages 5-29, which in return gives them positive attitudes, a sense of direction, opportunities for keeping active and much more.

Thank you to Justin Trudeau and the Government of Canada for their support of 211 expansion. 211 if a free, confidential, phone line available across the province. Callers will be connected with a navigator who will point them in the direction of any social service they may be needing - managing bills, food bank, support group, legal advisor, employment opportunities and so much more.

We recently had the pleasure of supporting the Bowring Park Foundation Inc. through our Community Fund. This donation, made possible by our Workplace Campaign donors, supported installation of a water staircase (Aqua Step HD) at the Bowring Park Pool.

Grateful to support amazing organizations, like Association for New Canadians (ANC) and their incredible Fresh Start program.

During the first wave of #COVID19, 211 services across Canada saw a dramatic increase in the number of people reaching out for help. In some provinces, contact volume jumped 200 per cent. With support from the federal government, we are proud to announce the 211 service is now available in Newfoundland and Labrador. Learn more: https://www.unitedwaynl.ca/211-2/... #COVID19Canada #HelpStartsHere

Today our Executive Director attended AFP Newfoundland and Labrador's National Philanthropy Day Celebration at Manuels River. This year's event was extra special as we had the opportunity to recognize a group that goes above and beyond for the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador every year. We are thrilled to share that the 2020 receipt of Sprit of Philanthropy Award (Group) goes to the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC - CCMTGC). The Spirit of Ph...ilanthropy award honouring a special purpose philanthropic group who has exhibited outstanding commitment to philanthropy and community involvement. This is demonstrated through financial support, generous contributions of time, encouragement, and motivation of others to follow their lead. Congratulations to the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign and the employees who made this possible! Accepting the award is Jatinder Bath from Canada Revenue Agency.

In administering the first round of the #ECSFund Community Foundations of Canada, Canadian Red Cross and United Way Centraide Canada funded more than 7,000 projects over three months. More help is on the way with a second round of community support grants for community organizations serving vulnerable people. To apply or to learn more about eligibility requirements, visit www.unitedwaynl.ca/who-we-help/covid-19response/

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On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of the United Way Newfoundland and Labrador, we wish you, your loved ones and your community a Happy Thanksgiving!

"My dear girl has not stopped talking about her time at the camp and the supervisors & friends she has made. Helps me and her mom out so much during these hard times." - Participant Parent, Candlelighters Newfoundland and Labrador

The second round of $73.9M from the #ECSFund ensures that if Canadians need support, it will be there for them. Alongside Employment and Social Development Canada, Community Foundations of Canada, Canadian Red Cross, United Way Centraide Canada & partners from coast to coast, we continue our efforts to ensure no one is left behind. #covd19canada

Our friends at Bootlegger are showing their #LocalLove by inviting you to support their new Fall Round Up campaign for United Way. All you have to do is round up your next fashion purchase to the nearest dollar - or more! Dollars raised will go to programs that help local kids succeed in school and life. Visit your nearest Bootlegger in-store by October 10 to help!

One of our ECSF Round 1 recipients, Quadrangle NL, was excited to share a message on behalf of their Board of Directors: "Quadangle NL is grateful to United Way NL and the Government of Canada for the support from Round One of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). As a newly registered charity of 2019 this was the first large grant we’ve been approved for. It kicked off our charitable work, allowing us to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of Newfoundland and Labrador.... With COVID-19 many of our planned events had been cancelled, however this opportunity has allowed us to pursue our provincial work and to hire a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community during a very difficult time for employment. With this grant we are able to create meaningful events and supports that will affect the community across the province, as we continue to work alongside other local organizations and make strong connections that are helping to support us through these times, and move us more strongly into our 'new normal'. Thank you United Way Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Canada." For more information on eligibility and applications, please visit: www.unitedwaynl.ca/who-we-help/covid-19response/

If your organization is working to support vulnerable populations during #COVID19canada you might be eligible for funding from the #ECSFund. To apply or to learn more about eligibility requirements, visit our website: www.unitedwaynl.ca/who-we-help/covid-19response/ Funded by the Government of Canada.