United Way Northwest Territories has announced the 2025 recipients of grants from its Community Investment Fund.
In a Tuesday press release, the charity said it had awarded $205,000 to 21 non-profits and community organizations across the NWT.
United Way said funded initiatives address a range of issues including food security, housing, youth programming, cultural wellness and emergency support.
“Every one of these incredible initiatives reflects the strength, care, and resilience that exists across northern communities,” stated Ben Linaker, chair of United Way NWT’s board.
“We’re proud to support their important work as they create lasting, local impact that meets urgent needs and builds a stronger north for everyone.”
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This year’s funding recipients include:
- Food Rescue Yellowknife
- NWT Literacy Council
- YWCA NWT
- Holy Trinity Anglican Church
- Hay River Family Support Centre
- Society of St Vincent de Paul
- Ecology North
- Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government
- Inclusion NWT (pending final confirmation)
- Yellowknife United Church Outreach Committee
- Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre
- Special Olympics NWT
- Habitat for Humanity NWT
- Yellowknife Education District No 1
- Hay River Soup Kitchen
- Yellowknife Playschool
Several organizations are the recipients of multi-year funds.
The Hay River Committee for Persons with Disabilities is in the final year of a three-year funding arrangement, the Northern Birthwork Collective is in its second year, and both Bushkids and Home Base Yellowknife are beginning their initial year of funding.
United Way NWT said the grants were reviewed and selected by its community investment committee.
