Community Insights

What Are the Social Determinants of Health?

Have you heard this term before? In our recent recent blog post, we explored the connection between social determinants of health and our community’s overall health. That connection is deepened when we consider the impact of the organizations we fund in community.

United Way to help address homelessness with Sunnyside

Earlier this month, we were delighted to join with community leaders to announce the Sunnyside Community for Saint John. United Way will be the owner and operator of this community, which will mirror the model and success of the 12 Neighbours community in Fredericton.

Uninsured During a Wildfire

When Philip woke up on the afternoon of May 28, 2023, he thought he’d take advantage of an unseasonably warm and sunny day. He and his partner Sue both work back shift, and typically rest up on Sunday. But Philip noticed it was darker than expected, and when he went outside, he saw some small fires on one part of the property. He tried to put those fires out, and then noticed his neighbour’s house was on fire. He rushed back inside.

Stronger Together, United for Impact

Work has been underway to unite several United Ways across the Maritime region for a number of years now. We’re excited to share that as of June 1, 2024, all of the boards of directors and the memberships of seven United Ways have passed resolutions to legally come together as one entity.

Building Opportunity: Inside the Groves at Hillsdale Open House

Earlier this week, United Way Maritimes was proud to welcome community members and partners to an open house at The Groves at Hillsdale in Amherst. This housing development is designed to fill growing gaps in the missing middle-of-housing options, where homeownership opportunities for working families with modest, stable incomes are in extremely short supply.

Co-op Student Journey – Mia and Georgia

At the beginning of September 2023, we (Mia and Georgia) began our 4-month co-op journey at United Way Halifax.

Exploring Community Land Trusts

When you give to United Way Maritimes, you’re partnering with an organization built on accountability. We believe you deserve to know exactly how your generosity creates change.

Financial Anxiety in the Maritimes

Fall is naturally a time for thinking about family, holiday gatherings, and celebration. It’s also a time when we see more concern expressed for those who might be struggling to meet their most basic of needs.

More Equitable Micromobility

Fall is naturally a time for thinking about family, holiday gatherings, and celebration. It’s also a time when we see more concern expressed for those who might be struggling to meet their most basic of needs.

Understanding the impact of tariffs on non-profits

There is nothing more important than the vitality and strength of community. In Atlantic Canada, vibrant communities are built by local businesses, elected leaders, non-profits, public institutions, strong employers and generous, kind and resilient people.

Sharing Neighbourhood Profiles

Prior to Unification in 2024, United Way Maritimes – Halifax office released our United in Poverty Action Report, a follow up to our Building Poverty Solutions Report from 2018.