United Way Waterloo Region Communities is dedicated to helping people live better lives in every one of the seven communities we serve. We are fundraisers who support a network of agencies whose programs and services are locally focused, informed, connected and deeply invested in helping people reach their full potential. We engage and mobilize the community around grassroots causes. The funds we raise support a network of agencies whose programs and services deliver community wide benefits. Our investments include everything from emergency food and shelter services to enable people to meet their basic needs; to counselling and harm reduction programs helping people live healthier lives; to after school and mentorship activities which provide vulnerable young people a chance at a better future. By targeting our supporters investment, United Way Waterloo Region Communities strives to produce a direct and lasting impact in three key areas 1. Vulnerable children and Youth 2. Poverty 3. Neighbourhoods. We start by looking at community conditions. We then target our investments to produce the best possible outcomes based on information collected from research, community consultation and our partner agencies. For more information, please visit our website at www.iamtheone.ca