United Way of Pictou County

09/02/2026

We're moving! 📦 but just our social accounts 🙃

Find us on at our new home United Way Maritimes on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn starting September 2nd to keep up with stories, events, and impact from your community from across NS, NB & PEI.

2 years ago, we brought 7 offices together to form 1 United Way Maritimes and it's time for our socials to do the same.

Tap follow so you don't miss a thing!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: https://unitedwaymaritimes.vista.page/

08/29/2026

08/22/2026

We are here until 1pm with Cory Mercer Music ~ please come out and support United Way’s Backpacks for Kids!

08/21/2026

There's still time to make a difference this back to school season! 🎒

Backpacks for Kids wraps up at the end of the month and we still need your help to make sure students in Pictou County starts the year prepared and confident.

Drop off backpacks, school supplies, or monetary donations at
📍United Way office: 342 Stewart Street, New Glasgow
🕐 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

You can also support the drive by donating today at unitedwaymaritimes.ca or the link in our bio. Just select the Pictou County office and note "Backpacks for Kids" so your gift goes towards this campaign!

08/20/2026

This Saturday, August 22, join us for some fun with live local music from Whiskey Wildflower plus bring in back to school or monetary donations for our back to school drive in support of United Way Pictou County
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08/18/2026

🌟Speaker Spotlight 🌟

We're pleased to announce Ashton Stephenson, Acting Director of Housing and Homelessness with Halifax Regional Municipality who will be moderating our Housing through their Eyes panel discussion.

Drawing on extensive experience in addiction support, case management, and harm reduction, Ashton leads collaborative efforts to address homelessness with compassion, dignity, and practical solutions.

Come join the conversation and purchase your ticket today! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-housing-symposium-in-person-or-virtual-tickets-1990810201905

08/13/2026

🌟Speaker spotlight🌟

Join Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang on how integrating health services and supportive housing can improve outcomes for individuals while reducing system-wide costs.

With extensive experience in family practice, preventive medicine, and health system leadership, Dr. Strang brings valuable insights on creating environments that support the well-being of individuals.

Make sure to purchase your tickets today to join us virtually on in-person at the Halifax Convention Centre on October 13! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-housing-symposium-in-person-or-virtual-tickets-1990810201905

08/12/2026

Our Annual Backpacks for Kids campaign is in full swing! 🎒

We're continuing to collect backpacks, school supplies, and monetary donations to help local students start the year prepared and confident.

All through August, swing by and make donations at the United Way office:
📍342 Stewart Street, New Glasgow
🕐 Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

or make a financial contribution on unitedwaymaritimes.ca

08/11/2026

🌟Speaker Spotlight 🌟

Juha Kahila is a passionate advocate for housing as a human right, Juha leads international collaboration through the Nordic Homelessness Alliance and the Housing First Europe Hub, bringing together policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to advance innovative, prevention-focused housing solutions.

Join us to hear Juha share insights, lessons learned, and promising practices from Finland’s journey toward ending homelessness.

08/05/2026

Partner Spotlight: Northern Region Respite Services 🏠

Do you provide care for a child or adult with a disability and need support in finding a reliable respite provider? Northern Region Respite Services can help.

Through their program under the direction of Highland Community Residential Services, families and individuals in Pictou County can access their free services, which will match you with a respite provider and provide you with the tools and support you need to navigate available funding.

Learn more and register at: https://www.respitens.ca/

We're proud to support the incredible work of our funded partners like NRRS, making a difference through accessible programming in our community!