Impact

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Impact

By putting more kids on the path to success, we can help all youth in our communities reach their full potential.

Together, we can keep kids inspired and learning, no matter where they grow up.

United Way works with partners across East Ontario and Outaouais to: 

  • Increase programming to support school readiness and early learning for vulnerable children.
  • Ensure parents, children, and youth receive mental health and problematic substance use counselling, information, and support.
  • Convene and advocate for increased affordable housing, and supports for children, youth, and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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After-school programs supported by United Way provide a sense of belonging and skill development.

Charlotte nurtured her leadership skills, learned vital kitchen techniques, improved teamwork abilities, and enjoyed meals with friends in such a program.

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Centraide supports Les Passions, a program which offers workshops promoting greater success at school.

By focusing on addiction prevention and alternatives to drug use, the program has successfully decreased school dropout rates and increased self-esteem measures.

The Facts:

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1 in 5 Canadians ages 12+ said they needed help with their mental health. But 45% of those struggling were unable to get the support they needed to feel better.

Growing up is harder than ever before. Reports show more young people are experiencing mental health challenges.

On top of that, many kids are having a hard time keeping up in school. Youth from low-income or rural communities don’t have the same access to after-school activities or summer camps. Kids need these programs to learn outside the classroom, have fun, and make friends.

 “Organizations that families depend on are struggling and at the same time, demand for these programs, events, and services is so strong and continues to grow. At United Way, we invest in our communities so that these important programs stay in our communities. We believe that every child and youth should have a safe space to grow up.”
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Trisha IslamUnited Way East Ontario
“Youth issues are fundamental at United Way. That's why one of their focus areas is about youth and preparing them for the future. Move for Youth is such an important event because it supports activities that help young people succeed…that work is of the uttermost importance and Centraide is thankful to be a part of it.”
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Denis HarrissonCentraide Outaouais
“Move for Youth has allowed us to deliver on that mission of providing a safe space for children to learn, grow, and play, having a positive impact on youth in our community, but also on the well-being of employees, participants, family members, and colleague, across all of East Ontario and Outaouais.”
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Stéphane DuguayNational Bank
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  • Make an impact for local kids with every step you take.
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  • Help raise funds to keep youth-supporting organizations operating, allowing spaces for kids to be kids.
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UPDATE as of May 16: The Move for Youth 2024 challenge is now over. Thank you! Over just two weeks, you helped smash our goals! Together, with 1,000 participants, we moved more than 100 million steps and raised over $100,000 to support local youth.

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