Our local United Way (of Halifax Region) has been instrumental in helping thousands of people follow their passion and achieve their goals since it was founded in 1925.
Our United Way was created from the devastating damage done to the city during the Halifax explosion. After the horrible event, residents of Dartmouth and Halifax began to come together and find out how they could help each other. The core group that sought to help others was a group of women who went door to door seeking monetary donations from neighbors to help support those in need.
Since the early beginnings of our local United Way we have changed and adapted with the city, this even has meant taking on a few different names and focuses; however, now we are known as United Way of Halifax Region and focus on partnering with local charities/agencies to help people help themselves - to invest in our local community.
Through all of the amazing work that United Way has done over the past 85 years, myself and so many others have been able to be helped or ignite their passion. For many the United Way provides a way out of situations that are not ideal, and for others the United Way provides the opportunity to contribute to a greater cause - a cause that is for everyone in the community to believe in and prosper from.
I am very fortunate and am proud to be involved with our local United Way. I know that through this fundraiser, Women United for Community, I am able to raise very needed funds to help people find a way out through one of our 100+ programs offered through our 57 agencies. Please join me in my quest to create a stronger Halifax Regional Municipality, together we can raise the funds necessary to provide services to help our friends, family, and neighbors.
Together we can!
Please join me in donating to United Way's campaign.
Thank you!
- Courtney
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