United Way of PEI

This special evening of story and song wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of BMO Financial Group (BMO Private Wealth).

We’re especially thankful to Randy Cannon, Adam Balderston, and Graeme Carr, who have been longtime supporters of the United Way. We deeply appreciate their ongoing commitment to our cause ❤

Don't miss this incredible event! Get your tickets 👉https://confederationcentre.com/event/united-by-song/

🎤 Our next Artist spotlight is Noah Malcolm! 🎤

PEI singer-songwriter Noah Malcolm has appeared at M for Montreal, Festival of Small Halls, Lunenburg Folk Fest, Cavendish Beach, NXNE, JUNOFest and with the PEI Symphony. With 4 Music PEI Awards and 2 ECMA nominations, he's an exciting new folk-pop voice on the East Coast. Oozing originality on stage, his songwriting punches above its weight with impressive range while he delivers with a 'melodic mastery' (The East Mag).

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at 👉 https://confederationcentre.com/event/united-by-song/

Presenting Sponsor BMO Financial Group (BMO Private Wealth)

We are THRILLED to have Tanya Davis, PEI's Poet Laureate, as the United By Song host this year!

Tanya (she/her) is a writer and performer based in rural Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island. She has released 4 records and two books, including How to be Alone, a collaboration with filmmaker Andrea Dorfman. She works across artistic disciplines, creating for the page, the stage, the stereo, and the screen. Tanya is PEI’s current Poet Laureate.

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at 👉 https://confederationcentre.com/event/united-by-song/

Presenting Sponsor BMO Financial Group (BMO Private Wealth)

🎉🎟️ GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎟️🎉

Are you ready for an unforgettable evening of stories and songs? We have some exciting news: our good friends Randy Cannon, Adam Balderston, and Graeme Carr from BMO Financial Group (BMO Private Wealth) are giving away tickets to our upcoming United By Song! 🥳

Entering the giveaway is super easy:
1. Like this post and make sure you're following our page!
2. Tag the friend you'd love to bring along in the comments.
3. Share this post on your timeline (don’t forget to make it public so we can see it)!

That's it! You're now in the running to score tickets to this magical event! 🤩

🏆 Prize: Winners will each get 2 FREE TICKETS to United By Song (October 10 at 7:30 pm, Confederation Centre of the Arts)
📅 Giveaway Ends: Monday, September 30 at 11:59 PM
🎁 We will contact the lucky winners on Tuesday, October 1, so stay tuned!

Good luck, everyone, and big thanks to United by Song’s presenting sponsor, BMO Private Wealth!

At last year's United By Song, Eddie Daley, a PEERS Alliance Rainbow Youth Club youth participant, spoke about how the Club changed his life. Everyone was moved by his story of bravery and resilience in the face of bullying and transphobia ❤

We hope you attend this year's event to hear stories from four new storytellers!

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at 👉 https://confederationcentre.com/event/united-by-song/

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with some of the Island's most talented songwriters and storytellers at this year's United By Song! In the coming weeks, we'll showcase each amazing performer & storyteller leading up to the event.

First up, we’re thrilled to feature the incredible Brielle Ansems !

If you’re looking for an artist to help you debride some emotional wounds, Brielle Ansems is it. With a voice like an exposed nerve and a penchant for facing hard personal truths, Brielle’s music has earned a reputation for honesty in both design and delivery. Living somewhere between moody alt-pop and modern folk, her debut album This New Hurricane won Music PEI’s Pop Recording of the Year in 2021 and was followed by Still Awake– an album that hammers home her advocacy for mental-health awareness and finding beauty in the broken.

Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience—grab your $12 ticket today!
👉 https://confederationcentre.com/event/united-by-song/ Presenting Sponsor

Presenting sponsor: BMO Financial Group
Production Sponsor: Confederation Centre of the Arts
Media Sponsor: 95.1 FM CFCY Max 93.1 102.1 SPUD FM
Community Sponsor Dalmac - Print, Signs, Cresting

Looking for family supports? Call on us.

211 PEI can connect you to a variety of services to help support your family.

📱 Dial or Text 211
🌐 Search pe.211.ca
💻 Email [email protected]
👂 Use VRS at 1-844-925-1257

211 PEI is a signature service of United Way of PEI

School time is just around the corner! Doing any last-minute shopping?

If you are making school supply purchases at Staples Charlottetown or Staples Summerside from Aug 4-Sept 22, customers shopping in-store can add a donation to their purchase, which our funded agencies will use to provide school supplies to youth in their programs 🎒✏️✂️🖇

Thank you for supporting students in your community ❤

BGC Prince County - Summerside Club BGC Charlottetown PEI Literacy Alliance Big Brothers Big Sisters PEI

In 2023, we saw a 23% increase in employment-related needs shared during 211 contacts compared to the previous year.

We’re here to help.

Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca to be connected to employment resources and/or coaching to help you or someone you know find a job.

211 PEI

If you run a non-profit on PEI, we highly recommend you sign up for this workshop series!

INTRODUCING OUR FOUR-PART LEGAL SERIES – LUNCH & LEARN FOR NON-PROFITS!

The Community Sector Network of PEI is excited to kick off our dynamic, four-part legal series designed specifically for the non-profit sector! With the generous support of the Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island, we’re bringing expert legal insights to you—across the Island and online.

This is your chance to learn from top lawyers at Stewart McKelvey and Cox & Palmer covering essential topics every non-profit needs to know. Plus, all sessions are FREE and include a delicious lunch for in-person attendees!

Series Topics, Dates & Locations:

Risk & Management Liability
September 26 – PEI Farm Centre, Charlottetown

Legal Fundamentals
October 3 – Belle Alliance, Summerside

Fundraising & Legal Compliance
October 17 – Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre, Montague

Dispute Resolution & Mediation
October 24 – Online

Space is limited—don’t miss out! Secure your spot today and empower your non-profit with critical legal knowledge.

Register now for a seat for our first session: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1002494095827?aff=oddtdtcreator

4 Stories.
4 Original Songs.
4 Lives Changed.

United by Song brings to life the stories of Islanders who have triumphed with the help of donations made to United Way of PEI. Individuals who have benefited from United Way donor-funded programs are matched with local artists who will compose and perform original songs based on their journeys.

WHEN: Thursday, October 10th, 7:30 PM
WHERE: Sobey Family Theatre, Confederation Centre of the Arts

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at https://confederationcentre.com/event/united-by-song/

❤ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ❤

🎉Presenting sponsor: BMO Private Wealth BMO Financial Group
🎉Production Sponsor: Confederation Centre of the Arts
🎉Community Sponsor: Dalmac - Print, Signs, Cresting

Did you know…

On any given night, at least 35,000 people in Canada are without shelter.

At United Way Centraide, we are continuing our focus on housing to make a difference in affordable housing and homelessness. We’re doing this through convening, policy development, and strategic government relations.

Your donations help us fund important programs like the PEI Literacy Alliance Ready, Set, Learn program!

As we wind down our Ready Set Learn tutoring program, we feel great knowing our tutors have helped children in PEI develop the literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Thank you to our funders and partners for all of their support!!

PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being Prince Edward Island Government
Skills PEI United Way of PEI Public Schools Branch
Service Canada
Jean and Regis Duffy Foundation

Mentorship can change lives!

✨ Waitlist Wednesday ✨

We have a wonderful 11-year-old girl in the Stratford area who’s looking for a friend, mentor, and someone to spend time with! 🥰

She loves:

🏒 Watching Charlottetown Islanders games
🍳 Cooking up fun in the kitchen
🧩 Solving puzzles
🌊 Collecting beautiful sea glass

If this sounds like someone you’d enjoy spending time with, don’t hesitate to reach out! 📞 Give us a call at (902) 569-5437 or visit our website for more info: www.bbbspei.ca

It's Back to School Time!

If you are making school supply purchases at Staples Charlottetown or Staples Summerside from Aug 4-Sept 22, customers shopping in-store can add a donation to their purchase, which our funded agencies will use to provide school supplies to youth in their programs 🎒✏️✂️🖇

Thank you for supporting students in your community ❤

BGC Prince County - Summerside Club BGC Charlottetown PEI Literacy Alliance Big Brothers Big Sisters PEI

Have you recently moved to PEI from another country or another province?

If so, you may have questions about supports such as healthcare, government documents, recreation activities, learning English as a second language, housing, and more. 211 PEI is here to help!

Our community resource navigators are available 24/7 to help you find the right supports to ease your settlement into your new home province.

211 is free, confidential, and phone interpretation is available in 240+ languages.

📱Dial or Text 211
🌐 Search pe.211.ca
💻 Email [email protected]
👂 Use VRS at 1-844-925-1257

We're at the Kensington DiverseCity Multicultural Festival from 11 am - 4 pm!!

Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI

Looks like they had a great time! Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket!

Congratulations to Linda Clark and her crew who joined us on the Trackside Patio for Gold Cup Consolation Night! 🐎🍴

Linda was the winner of the United Way of PEI’s Night at the Races fundraiser draw. 👏

Thanks to your support, over $600 was raised for the United Way of PEI. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets on this draw! 🤗

Come visit our booth at the very first in Kensington!!

The average length of calls to 211 has increased, highlighting the growing complexity of the issues people are calling about compared to previous years.

Average Length of 211 Contacts:

2022 - 6.6 minutes

2021 - 5.2 minutes

2020 - 4.9 minutes

211 navigators are there for those seeking help with life’s complicated issues.

Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca 211 PEI

Through Staples Canada annual School Supply Drive, in partnership with United Way of PEI, you can help buy local children the necessary supplies to support a successful school year. 🖍✂️📎

From Aug 4-Sept 22, customers shopping in-store can add a donation to their purchase, which our funded agencies will use to provide school supplies to youth in their programs ❤

Get shopping!

Staples Charlottetown BGC Prince County - Summerside Club BGC Charlottetown PEI Literacy Alliance Big Brothers Big Sisters PEI

Join Our Team!

United Way Maritimes serving Central and Southwestern NB, PEI & Mainland NS is seeking an Affordable Housing Administrator and an Affordable Housing Project Developer. Click the link below to read the job descriptions and apply.
https://www.unitedwayhalifax.ca/about-us/

We're back at Red Shores selling tickets on our "Night At The Races" prize draw!

The draw takes place TOMORROW at 12 PM!

Today is your final chance to win an unforgettable Red Shores VIP Trackside Patio experience on the highly sought-after “consolation night” on August 16.

What you could win:
🐴 Exclusive VIP Trackside Patio Seating for up to 6 people!
🍽 Unlimited BBQ and non-alcoholic beverages!
🎼 Enjoy a live band performance post-race!

Don't miss your chance! Tickets are available at:
🎟️ 1 ticket = $5.00
🎟️ 3 tickets = $10.00
🎟️ 5 tickets = $15.00
🎟️ 10 tickets = $20.00
🎟️ 20 tickets = $25.00

Purchase Tickets: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/nightattheraces

**The winner will be contacted by phone or email. Only those 19+ can participate.**

🎉ONE DAY LEFT TO BUY YOUR TICKETS! 🎉

The draw takes place TOMORROW at 12 PM!

Today is your final chance to win an unforgettable Red Shores VIP Trackside Patio experience on the highly sought-after “consolation night” on August 16.

What you could win:
🐴 Exclusive VIP Trackside Patio Seating for up to 6 people!
🍽 Unlimited BBQ and non-alcoholic beverages!
🎼 Enjoy a live band performance post-race!

Don't miss your chance! Tickets are available at:
🎟️ 1 ticket = $5.00
🎟️ 3 tickets = $10.00
🎟️ 5 tickets = $15.00
🎟️ 10 tickets = $20.00
🎟️ 20 tickets = $25.00

Purchase Tickets: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/nightattheraces

**The winner will be contacted by phone or email. Only those 19+ can participate.**

Millions of Canadians depend on community service organizations to bridge the gap caused by inadequate incomes to access food, shelter, mental health support, and community connections.

United Way Centraide is actively addressing these community needs and confronting the underlying complex social issues.

Our vision is for everyone in every community to have opportunities to reach their full potential. ❤

Exciting news!

We’ve partnered with Staples Canada for the Staples School Supply Drive! 🖍✂️📎

From Aug 4-Sept 22, customers shopping in-store can add a donation to their purchase, which our funded agencies will use to provide school supplies to youth in their programs ❤

Get shopping!

Staples Charlottetown BGC Prince County - Summerside Club BGC Charlottetown PEI Literacy Alliance Big Brothers Big Sisters PEI

Check out this excellent line-up of incredible panels, workshops and discussions for the Creating Collective Care Conference!

https://www.facebook.com/CSNPEI/posts/pfbid032o6fmUvL1GWLu8ht9C8MjRdwj6zyh78YgUjx3MQEZwRb3VhQvytovVc7aKiknKYl

We're thrilled to introduce the incredible lineup of speakers, panel discussions, and workshops at the Creating Collective Care Conference. You don't want to miss it https://shorturl.at/aHLU5 ✅

🎙️VIRTUAL KEYNOTE: Astra Taylor✨

Astra Taylor is a Canadian-American documentary filmmaker, writer, and organizer. She was the 2023 CBC Massey Lecturer. Her most recent book "The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together as Things Fall Apart" mixes social critique, memoir, history, political analysis, and philosophy in order to rethink both insecurity and security from the ground up. By facing our existential insecurity and embracing our vulnerability, Taylor argues, we can begin to develop more caring, inclusive, and sustainable forms of security to help us better weather the challenges ahead.

Thank you to our Sponsors - Government of PEI, Sara Roach Lewis, United Ways of PEI, PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women Reception Sponsor - PEI Mutual Insurance Company.

United Way of PEI PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women