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Ambition for Lasting Impact

United Way Maritimes is taking bold action on poverty and building stronger, more hopeful communities with a roadmap to invest $100M across the Maritimes by 2031.

The Maritimes are known for strong communities, deep connections, and a willingness to help one another. Yet too many people continue to face barriers to services, opportunity, safe housing, and belonging.

Our 2026–2031 Strategic Plan is our roadmap for addressing the root causes of poverty while continuing to respond to urgent community needs. Together with partners, donors, governments, businesses, and community organizations, we are creating the conditions for people and communities to thrive. 

By 2031, We Will

Strengthen

Community and social infrastructure

Increase

Investment in community-led solutions

Expand

Access to safe, stable housing across the Maritimes

Build

Stronger nonprofit organizations and local leadership

Grow

Philanthropy and community engagement

Create

Lasting impact through regional collaboration

Our Ambition for Growth of Impact

Our Three Strategic Commitments

Addressing the Root Causes of Poverty

We are focused on long-term solutions that help people move from crisis to stability and opportunity. Our work prioritizes housing, social infrastructure, access to services, community connection, and stronger nonprofit capacity.

Bringing People Together to Create Change

Complex challenges require collective action. We convene governments, businesses, nonprofits, donors, and community leaders to create solutions no organization can achieve alone.

Building for Lasting Impact

We are making investments that will strengthen communities for generations. Our five-year strategy focuses on sustainable growth, measurable outcomes, and long-term community resilience.

We envision $100M from various revenue streams supporting the following:

Learn how you can be part of a future where everyone in our community has the opportunity to thrive.

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