With the added pressures of the pandemic, United Way and our partners have adapted to address the critical mental health challenges facing our region.
Category: Crisis Supports
Homelessness, an issue that was hard to see in normal times, is even more in the dark because of the pandemic. See how we’re supporting youth like Ciizzy to find housing and a fresh start.
Home is not a safe place for everyone. As many people continue to self isolate through the winter months, some will be at a greater risk of violence. That’s where Unsafe at Home Ottawa comes in.
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.
