After a financial stumbling block put her education on hold, Demica wasn’t sure what to do. She accessed an employment program through a United Way-funded agency that put her on a new career path.
Serpil was 15 years old and about to enter the shelter system. Then she found a United Way-funded agency that gave her the stability and security she needed to thrive.
Housing and homelessness |Mental health |Youth development
Syed struggled to find a full-time job when he first arrived in the GTA. Then a United Way initiative connected him to the training and experience he needed to start a career in the trades.
For years, Jenifer volunteered at a United Way-supported women’s employment agency, helping others get ready for new careers. When her family faced their own financial crisis, she turned to that same agency to help her find a job.
Community gardens are a key part of United Way’s work fighting hunger in our communities. Britt, Executive Director of Ecosource, shares how gardens foster connection and inclusion while giving people more agency over their food.
United Way is partnering with Victor, Executive Director of PARC, and Beryl-Ann, a Community Development Peer Worker with West Neighbourhood House, to ensure the residents of Toronto’s Parkdale have affordable places to live.
When Nafisa first arrived in Canada, she was isolated and struggling to make ends meet. Then a United Way-funded community hub connected her to food support, a welcoming community and so much more.
During a difficult time, Adrian was connected to housing and mental health support through the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, a United Way-supported agency. Today, he’s giving back by helping other young Indigenous people share their art.
Mental health | Housing and homelessness | Youth development
Food insecurity is an issue here at home. There are a shocking number of people who have to make the tough choice between paying rent or putting food on the table. Hear from Paul Taylor — Executive Director of FoodShare and someone who faced food insecurity as a child about how United Way and our network of agencies are tackling the issue head-on.
To promote your United Way campaign, use the images below as visual assets to talk about our work in the community and how each of us can help make a difference in the lives of others.
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