United Way Elgin-Middlesex

About United Way Elgin-Middlesex

United Way Elgin Middlesex is a non-profit community organization located in Midtown on King Street. It serves as the largest non-government funder of social services in Elgin and Middlesex counties, focusing on improving lives and building community by addressing issues linked to poverty and social exclusion. The organization works to ensure that every person in the region has a fair shot at their best life by investing in strategic leadership, advocacy, and proven programs. The organization provides a variety of community supports, including individual counseling sessions, shelter nights, and access to healthy food. They also support initiatives such as the SLWAR program, which helps women find safe places to live, and provide nourishing food to those in need. United Way Elgin Middlesex utilizes its reputation and expertise to mobilize collective action, channeling community resources like time, talent, and money into solid strategies. Their work is guided by a vision of a community where everyone matters and has the potential to both need and provide help. The organization is a non-partisan, registered charity that emphasizes transparency, inclusivity, and innovation. It is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supports the recommendations of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The organization acknowledges that its community is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Attawandaron. Under the leadership of President and CEO Kim Tetley, the organization focuses on creating long-term, meaningful change for individuals, families, and neighborhoods.