Together, we can break the cycle of poverty for at-risk young people.

When you give to United Way East Ontario, you will help youth facing homelessness build more stable lives.

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Together, we can break the cycle of poverty for at-risk young people.

When you give to United Way East Ontario, you will help youth facing homelessness build more stable lives.

There are many reasons why youth become homeless. They might have a difficult home life or be a victim of abuse. They might struggle with their mental health or have fallen behind in school. Often, they don’t have trusted role models to help guide them through. This makes finding employment and financial stability feel out of reach.

Nobody chooses to be homeless. Most have a chance at a great life, when they are given the support they need to succeed.

Your donation will create the change you want to see in your community by:
  • Addressing the root causes of homelessness to fuel long-term solutions.   

  • Connecting at-risk youth with people who believe in them, and programs like BottleWorks that help them on a better path forward.  

  • Breaking down barriers to employment for workers who have been traditionally overlooked.    

Let’s build a brighter future for local youth.

With your support, we can help more young people achieve financial independence, stability, and find a sense of purpose.   

Choose your gift amount:

Our minimum online donation amount is $5.00.

Working together to create long-term solutions

United Way’s value has never been clearer. We know our region. We know what the most immediate needs are, and each day, we work with our partners and supporters to have the greatest impact. Your donation fuels lasting change across Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark County, and Renfrew County. 

Your donation is in good hands.

We invest your gift in smart, strategic ways, to ultimately move the needle.
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100% Local Impact

Every donation is put to work in the community where it is raised.

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Top 100 Canadian Charity

Charity Intelligence, MoneySense & Maclean’s named us a top-100 Canadian charity.

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Issues You Care About

Poverty. Isolation. Homelessness. Together, we can tackle the issues that seem impossible to solve.

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