Category: Crisis Supports
This winter will look a bit different than years past. Our partnership with 211 Eastern Ontario ensures the needs of the most vulnerable people are not forgotten through the second wave of COVID-19 and beyond.
United Way made sure Sara* felt supported and had a place to stay after fleeing a violent situation at home.
With support from the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, we’re able to provide more critical local programming to people struggling through COVID-19.
United Way knows that people who struggle with energy affordability are likely dealing with other strains in their life like buying groceries or paying rent.
Marisa Moher of Youturn Youth Support Services, a community-based organization serving at-risk youth, shares how a technology partnership with Ruckify and United Way is helping young people stay connected through COVID-19.
Michael Allen provides an update on how organizations are banding together to address the mental health challenges associated with COVID-19.
After her son died by suicide, Julie reconnected with a centre in Pembroke where she knew she could find peace and understanding amid crisis.