As families prepare to send their children back to school or adopt remote learning, we must support vulnerable children and their parents holistically during this transition.
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This community resource centre in Renfrew County ensures youth have access to the connections, opportunities, supports, and services they need to reach their full potential.
Children and youth require support for their mental health, academic success, and safety as the community grapples with COVID-19.
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.
