Growing Opportunity Together
Growing opportunity together means working collaboratively with community partners to ensure everyone receives the support ant services they need to live a quality life.
It takes a village. Our staff, volunteers, donors, community partners. Everyone has a role to play to make our community stronger.
#weGOTthis – Together, we can help our neighbours thrive. Plant the seeds of support and watch them grow.
Donate today and we can Grow Opportunity Together.
Three Pillars
United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes funds programs that fall under the following categories:
From Poverty to Possibility
From Poverty to Possibility
- Food Security
- Housing Stability
- Employment
- Financial Literacy and Individual Support
All That Kids Can Be
All that Kids Can Be
- Success in School
- Community Engagement and Leadership Development
- Emotional and Physical Wellbeing
- Community Wide Strategies
Healthy People, Strong Communities
Healthy People, Strong Communities
- People with Disabilities
- Seniors
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Sexual and/or Domestic Violence
- Neighbourhood Development and Engagement
- Leadership Development
- Volunteer Engagement
Financial Reporting and Governance
The United Way takes great care in the stewardship of donor trust and donor dollars. We accomplish this in a number of ways: reporting back to the community regarding fund allocation and distribution; managing operating expenses and minimizing fundraising expenses through the support of volunteers and the solicitation of pro bono services wherever possible. Our year –round fundraising and administration costs fluctuate between 15 – 25% which is below that of many other agencies and the 35% cost-revenue ratio that the Canada Revenue Agency recommends charities maintain. We are committed to running an efficient organization that ensures as much of every dollar possible is directed back to the community we serve.
There are 58 United Ways across Canada, each of which is a registered charity governed by an autonomous Board of Directors. This Board of Directors is made up of local citizens who are engaged volunteers. In conjunction with the staff and other volunteers, the Board works to build a strong, caring community and responds to a broad range of human needs and programs.
The money that is raised here in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County remains here. All funds are allocated locally to support our community.
Our financial statements are audited annually and presented at our Annual General Meeting. Your United Way is compliant with United Way Canada’s Transparency and Accountability Financial Standards and Canadian accounting standards for not- for- profit organizations.
Want to know more? Check out our CRA Status here and see our audited financial statements here.
Agencies Supported
Haliburton Highlands Health Services
2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $7,880.03
Address: 6 McPherson Street, Minden K0M 2K0
Phone: 705-457-1392
Website: https://hhhs.ca
Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes
2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $4,502.07
Address: 21 Angeline Street North, Lindsay K9V 5B7
Phone: 705-324-7323, Toll Free: 1-800-461-0327
Website: https://ccckl.ca
Kawartha Lakes Centre of Hope
2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $1,556.77
Address: 104 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay K9V 2M6
Phone: 705-324-7613
John Howard Society of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton
2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $791.61
Address: 22 Peel Street, Lindsay K9V 3L8
Phone: 705-328-0472
Website: https://johnhoward.on.ca/kawartha
Fleming College Soup Project
2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $2,471.66
Food for Kids
2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $103.09
A Place Called Home
2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $267.49
Address: 64 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay K9V 2M2
Phone: 705-878-6817
Website: www.apch.ca
BGC Kawarthas
United Way 2023 Community Capacity funding: $5,000
Funded Program: Food Security for Youth and Family, Resources for At Risk Youth
2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $373.41
Address: 107 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay K9V 2M5
Phone: 705-324-4493
Website: www.bgckawarthas.com
Kawartha Lakes Food Source
2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $14,725.09
Address: 164 Needham Street, Lindsay K9V 5R7
Phone: 705-324-0707
Website: https://kawarthalakesfoodsource.com
Kawartha Lakes Housing Corporation
2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $8799.95
Three sites received fresh produce donations.
SIRCH Community Services
United Way 2023 Community Capacity funding: $5,000
Funded Program: Community Kitchen Meals
Value of fresh produce donated: $467.91
Address: 39 Maple Avenue Unit 4, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
Phone: 705-457-1742
Website: www.sirch.on.ca
Salvation Army
2023 Value of fresh produce donated: $8,069.86
Address: 30 Peel Street, Lindsay K9V 3L8
Phone: 705-324-7771
T.H.R.I.L.
United Way 2023 Community Capacity funding: $5,000
Funded Program: THRIL Needs to Grow
Address: 1072 Monarch Road, Lindsay K9V 4R1
Phone: 705-324-2756
Website: www.thril.ca
VCCS Employment Services
United Way 2023 Community Capacity funding: $3,000
Funded Program: Food for Work
Address: 370 Kent Street West, Lindsay K9V 6G8
Phone: 705-328-0180
Website: vccs.work
Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents with Community Living Trent Highlands, Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge, City of Kawartha Lakes (Human Services)
United Way 2022 funding: $10,000
Funded Program: VOICE Peer Advisory Group
Address: 69 Eastern Avenue, PO Box 1306, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
Phone: 705-457-5345
Website: www.pointintime.ca
john Howard Society Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton
United Way 2024 funding: $1,205
Funded Program: Workshop series for women. Areas of focus include literacy and basic skills, harm reduction, self esteem, self care and healthy boundaries. This funding will help with items such as workshop supplies and transportation costs, which can be a major barrier for individuals in rural communities looking to access services and learning opportunities.
Address: 22 Peel Street, Lindsay, ON K9V 3L8
Phone: 905-809-7087
Website: https://johnhoward.on.ca/kawartha/
Designations
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton County $2,857 from the LCBO At The Till Campaign, Haliburton Stores
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes Haliburton $2,857 from the LCBO At The Till Campaign, Haliburton Stores
- Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents – Food For Kids Program $2,857 from the LCBO At The Till Campaign, Haliburton Stores
- $14,212.90 in designations to other agencies
- $31,843 in designations to the Edwin Binney’s Community Farm & Education Centre
- $52,000 of fresh produce donated to food distribution centres, food banks and food programs in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County