Improving Lives Across Haldimand and Norfolk

The best thing we can do in a crisis is to look after each other. United Way has one goal in mind–to improve lives across Haldimand and Norfolk. With your support, our local United Way works to tackle the tough problems. In a crisis, we work rapidly with front-line agencies and our local governments to uncover the greatest needs and organize to achieve the greatest impact.

Our communities of Haldimand and Norfolk are made up of resilient and caring people. But we know that many people in our communities do not have the support system around them to prepare for COVID-19. Those who already face barriers, like poverty, homelessness and mental-illness, need even more help during this crisis. And the need continues to evolve.

Below is a list of programs and services who received additional funding to meet emerging needs as a direct result of COVID-19.

NEW HORIZONS 55+ SENIORS FUND

Food preparation (hot/cold), food sourcing, food delivery

Food sourcing, food preparation

Food delivery to Dunnville Food Bank, Salvation Army and Seniors within the Dunnville area

LIBRO CREDIT UNION

Virtual support platform for individual, family and 1:1 group support

Virtual mentoring support platform and individualized packages for Littles

Food sourcing and delivery

Post COVID-19 transportation for clients to attend the Wellness and Recovery Centre, Peer Support Program client outings and appointments

Virtual fitness classes for seniors, take-out no-contact meal program, meal preparation, food sourcing and food delivery

Food preparation, food sourcing, food delivery

Technology and IT support for virtual family visitation 

Food sourcing and delivery 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and hand sanitizer for clients and staff

Online platforms to assist children in reading development plus training for volunteers for online instruction

Virtual mental well-being counselling sessions for their clients

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