Videos

Interview with Karyn O' Neil Director, Community Engagement and Operations

Host: Steve Pratt, CEO United Way of Chatham-Kent • Discussing the Government of Canada’s efforts to help provide immediate essential services to vulnerable seniors impacted by COVID-19 (Specifically, the $9 million) • How was fund allocation determined (determined using Statistics Canada data) • What is New Horizons for Seniors Program at Employment and Social Development Canada • It is not possible to meet all needs with this funding. The purpose of these funds is to provide some immediate support in response to a gap or need for seniors. We have been working with front line agencies, and local knowledge to identify and prioritize which gap(s)/need(s) to respond to immediately. • We are bound by our charitable registration on who we can fund. These funds can be used to increase immediate supports for seniors, through Qualified Donees. (Defined by the Canada Revenue Agency) • What is our timeline to flow these funds.

Information from the United Way of Chatham-Kent during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Guest:Phil Mock from prosperity Roundtable Talking about • New eligibility criteria for the Emergency Relief Benefit • Financial supports for families to help with extra costs from school and daycare closure • Supports for OW and ODSP • Emergency Wage Subsidy

Information from the United Way of Chatham-Kent during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

With Special Guest Cecily Coppola, Restorative Justice Chatham-Kent talking about online safety for kids & teens

Interview with Chef Farhana Sahibzada about cooking on a budget during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Information from the United Way of Chatham-Kent during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Guest Laura Callaghan, Superintendent, St. Clair Catholic District School Board

Information from the United Way of Chatham-Kent during the Covid-19 crisis. Topic: When you need help 211 is there"

Information from the United Way of Chatham-Kent during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Guest: Megan Walker, RP (Qualifying), CCC, MACP, BA Mental Health Promotion Specialist for CMHA Lambton Kent and ACCESS Open Minds

Interview with Gail Hundt, President/CEO of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce

Steve Pratt, CEO of the United Way of Chatham-Kent gives an update on what our local chapter has been doing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Information from the United Way of Chatham-Kent during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Guest: Cathy Taylor, Ontario Nonprofit Network

Interview with Whitney Burk, Fire Public Educator Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services.