We work to understand and respond to our community’s most critical needs and target your investments where they will show the greatest results.
For many people in our community, poverty is a daily and difficult struggle. It forces people to make impossible decisions like paying rent or putting food on the table. The complexity of poverty has many contributing factors. Its social and economic issues impact entire communities and everyone who lives in them.
Meet the basic needs of our community’s most vulnerable people, giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.
United Way Centraide North East Ontario along with our partners are helping to provide the foundational building blocks of a good life. This includes ensuring that essential services such as emergency shelter, food, employment, financial sustainability support and training programs are available when and where they are needed.
Your support makes a difference. In 2023-2024:
171,340 nutritious meals, snacks and food boxes were provided improving access to healthy food
11,699 shelter nights were provided to keep unhoused individuals safe
15,923 baby items, inclusing formula, were distributed to families in need
9,420 individuals were supported with menstrual hygiene products
A community is only as strong as its most vulnerable citizens. On far too many occasions, residents find difficulty in accessing essential services they need to succeed. These barriers are often amplified for seniors, people living with disabilities and newcomers, leading to challenges like social exclusion and mental illness.
Improve access and availability of the resources needed to revitalize and strengthen neighbourhoods.
At the core, the foundation for a strong community starts with investing in services and supports for people and families in need. We all share in the benefits of a healthy, vibrant, prosperous community.
Your support makes a difference. In 2023-2024:
3,700 people accessed mental health supports to improve their sense of security and wellness
1,196 safety and recovery treatment sessions were available to survivors of violence and trauma to rebuild their lives
8,597 individuals accessed social supports and outreach to increase their sense of belonging
638 individuals took part in education on intimate partner violence
Children and youth are one of our community’s greatest assets. The reality is, far too many young people are struggling. Poverty, food insecurity, mental illness, safe places and spaces, and a lack of early years supports can have life-long effects including their ability to finish high school. United Way sees the potential in our youngest citizens and that youth engagement and targeted community supports are instrumental in life-long success.
To give children and youth in our community the support they need to get a great start in life, do well in school and reach their potential.
Your support makes a difference. In 2023-2024:
1,460 children and youth participated in mental health and emotional support actvities
1,038 children and youth took part in healthy lifestyle training and mentoring sessions
837 children took part in activities to increase their community connection and physical well-being
1,480 literacy and numeracy session were provided to children and youth