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 2024-2025:
162,240 nutritious meals, snacks and food boxes were provided improving access to healthy food
11,940 shelter nights were provided to keep unhoused individuals safe
2,487 clients supported through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
5,100 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 2024-2025:
2,200 people accessed mental health supports to improve their sense of security and wellness
1,354 safety and recovery treatment sessions were available to survivors of violence and trauma to rebuild their lives
3,924 volunteers mobilized to support front-line agencies
112 community agencies supported through United Way's Volunteer Resource Centre
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 2024-2025:
4,056 children and youth participated in mental health and emotional support actvities
602 children directly supported through United Way- funded programs
282 children received one-to-one mentoring support
1,231 literacy and numeracy session were provided to children and youth