United Way’s lead for the Beau’s Oktoberfest Charity Bike Ride, Chelsea McLellan, gives us some insight into this incredible event.
Category: Youth Homelessness
After experiencing homelessness, Charlotte and Bailey are now researching how to get other young people off the streets with the help of United Way.
I spent a cold night outside as part of Operation Come Home’s Reality Campaign, and learned we need to do more for our city’s homeless young people.
“I had people looking out for me, and actually caring about what goes on in my life.”
What can be done to fast-track Ottawa’s approach to reducing homelessness and improving affordable housing? Read this Q&A with United Way’s Rhonda Bradley.
“Being homeless is worse in the winter,” says 22-year-old Julie. “Because if it’s really cold out and you don’t have the proper clothes you can freeze.”
