Ending youth homelessness requires collaboration between donors, governments, and community partners—this commitment is just the beginning.
Category: Child and Youth Success
Young people like Natasha can step out of survival mode and focus on their future thanks to United Way East Ontario’s partnership with Columbus House Pembroke.
We're breaking down the latest Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey data and showcasing project step’s role in creating a brighter future for local youth.
Thanks to our partnership with Youville Centre, Crystal has been able to overcome addiction and regain the stability she needs to create a bright future for herself and her family.
Supported by United Way East Ontario, the YMCA’s Second Stage Housing Program provides shelter, support and resources for young people like Merveille, who found himself homeless after coming to Canada from Congo.
As a teen, Cassandra faced homelessness just eight months after brain surgery. Thanks to the Youth Services Bureau’s Transitional Housing for Homeless Youth program, she is living independently and thriving.
For children with autism and other developmental delays, transitioning into school is challenging. School’s Cool is a play-based program that eases this transition by developing skills to enjoy this new chapter.
Powered by United Way East Ontario, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lanark County developed a 2SLGBTQIA+ toolkit tailored for youth, families and educators in their region.