Children and youth require support for their mental health, academic success, and safety as the community grapples with COVID-19.
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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 the community sector is helping young people stay connected and supported through COVID-19.
D-Squared and United Way East Ontario are partners in bringing free, recreational basketball to children and youth in priority neighborhoods across Ottawa.
A mentor and a safe place to go after school gave Raquel a path to graduation – despite growing up in one of Ottawa’s at-risk neighbourhoods.
Lindsay helps Ollie experience new things across Ottawa, while Ollie keeps Lindsay feeling young. Read more about their friendship.
This after school program provides a safe and enriching place for kids, and peace of mind for parents in at-risk neighbourhoods.
Kuma was tagged as an “at-risk” kid. An Ottawa after-school program helped her crush the stereotypes and overcome her barriers.
