Brandan talks firsthand about his struggles early in life, which led to addiction and homelessness, and how a little support has gone a long way in helping him get his life back on track.
Category: Poverty and Basic Needs
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.
Supportive work environments help youth like Nikki, who has experienced homelessness, gain on-the-job training to build a more stable future.
Wren helps tend gardens and greenhouses as part of a rural program's effort against food insecurity. With support from United Way East Ontario, they’re building community connections and resilience.
United Way East Ontario is one of the first investors in the Ottawa Community Land Trust’s new Housing Forever Bond, which aims to preserve and add to the city’s affordable housing stock.
United Way and Gifts in Kind provide basic needs like clothes, home goods, personal hygiene products and so much more to people who need help.
Jazz found a job he loves at Krackers Katering, a social enterprise that employs people with disabilities and mental health challenges, empowering them to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
The Community Services Recovery Fund is helping local organizations like the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre offer more responsive, creative, and unique approaches to tackling poverty and food insecurity.
