Small actions. Big local impact.
Want to get more involved in your community but not sure where to start?
Meet GenNext East Ontario—your connection to the causes you care about.
GenNext is a social impact movement bringing together young leaders, aspiring philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and local creatives to help them connect with each other while learning about our causes and how to support our communities.
Whether you’re a long-time activist or someone who just wants to give back, you’re in the right place.
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You’ll receive stories of local love, event invites, volunteer opportunities, helpful highlights from our partners, the latest news and initiatives from GenNext East Ontario, and so much more.
GenNext is where you can …
Connect
with people and organizations who want to make a difference, through our events.
Learn
about the challenges facing our region, and what you can do to make lasting change.
Support
our communities by volunteering and donating to help us tackle the root issues behind our causes.
Our causes
We know that the challenges facing our region are complex and interconnected. That’s why GenNext focuses on four local issues currently affecting the most vulnerable people: mental health, youth homelessness, diversity and inclusion, and equitable employment.
As part of United Way East Ontario, we work with local partners to address the most pressing issues in our region, advocate for change, and fundraise for support.
What you can do today
There are a few different ways you can get involved with GenNext, and you can learn about all of them in our free bi-monthly newsletter. It’s a bright spot you’ll look forward to seeing in your inbox, packed with valuable info that will keep you inspired and in the know.
Why subscribe
- Inspiring stories about the tangible difference we make in real people’s lives.
- Community event invites and volunteer opportunities.
- Helpful highlights from our partners and updates on GenNext initiatives.
- Steps you can take to make lasting, meaningful change where you live.
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