United Way Waterloo Region Communities

**About us** We are a unifying force of philanthropic excellence, working towards equity and collaboration in all our work. Our team of passionate community advocates, care deeply about the work we do, bringing local expertise, and a national network of support. **Our Vision** For everyone in every community to have opportunities to reach their full potential. **Our Mission** To empower everyone to improve lives and build strong communities. **Our Values** Trust, Volunteerism, Innovation, Leadership, Diversity. **Who we are** United Way is the second largest funder of social service programs across the country, second only to government. Thanks to generous donors and partners, United Way is creating change on key social issues such as housing and homeless, mental wellbeing, food security, and isolation in seniors by investing over $4.6 million in critical services to 129 agencies and programs across Waterloo Region in 2020.