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United Way East Ontario is tackling the tough issues. The organization has moved away from primarily being a fundraising vehicle that supported service…

Article content It was a common refrain in the early days of the pandemic: “We’re all in this together.” But, even before the first case of COVID-19 was declared in Ottawa, we realized the pandemic would strain the social fabric of our communities and amplify the challenges people were already facing. Issues such as poverty, homelessness, social isolation and mental health are not new but the pandemic has made them significantly worse. Injustices facing Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, people with disabilities, newcomers and women have been exacerbated: racialized p...

Mar 9, 2021 Philanthropy in Ottawa is supported by The Foundation (WCPD), an Ottawa-based philanthropic tax planning advisory firm that helps individuals and foundations increase the size and impact of their charitable donations. Who: Fiona McKean and Tobi Lutke, Thistledown Foundation  The donation: $750,000 The recipients: United Way East Ontario, Ottawa Food Bank and Ottawa Community Foundation  The inspiration: “We’re not out of the woods yet but there is hope on the horizon. Let’s do this.” – Fiona McKean, founder and chairperson, Thistledown Foundation A new generation of p...