United Way made it possible for Jessica to get low-cost, virtual and in-person mental health counselling to manage grief after the sudden death of her girlfriend.
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In its 2024 Budget, we are requesting the Government of Ontario invest in youth mental health, equitable employment opportunities, deeply affordable housing, and 211 navigation support.
United Way East Ontario is proud to co-chair, alongside Leadership féminin Prescott-Russell, a project called Concerté.e.s pour l'égalité, which translates to Concerted for Equality, aimed at eliminating systemic barriers to gender equality in Prescott and Russell.
On February 11, we celebrate 211 Day by raising awareness for this vital, Canada-wide phone and online service which anyone can use to find information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services.
A volunteer of more than 40 years, Sheila pioneered the first ever Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations in the nation's capital. She also helped found Black History Ottawa.
A Mississippi Mills Youth Centre cooking program is empowering local youth, while offering them friendship, learning and growth.
United Way’s Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN) bridges the gap between employers and organizations that help people with disabilities land the right job for them.
Isaac’s first-hand experiences with substance use and homelessness help him connect with youth he interacts with daily at Operation Come Home. But safeguarding his mental health means investing in the right resources.