In communities across Canada, United Way Centraides help children and youth access the support they need to get a great start in life, do well in school, and reach their full potential.
The Challenge
A child’s early life experiences play a powerful role in shaping their future success. Unfortunately, too many kids face barriers to achieving their dreams.
1 in 4
Children are not adequately prepared to succeed in a school environment when they enter Grade 1
7 in 10
Youth aged 15 to 17 experience some form of bullying each year
30%
Of youth report having issues with mental health or substance use
Our Work
By bringing together local experts and community members, advocating for enhanced supports and systemic change, and investing in local and national programs and services, we’re helping kids across Canada realize a brighter future.
Engagement in Learning
We help kids succeed in school and develop key life skills through after-school homework, tutoring, and kindergarten readiness programs and resources for parents.
Connectedness and Community Involvement
We help kids develop positive relationships with their peers and families and become leaders in their communities through team-building programs, mentoring, and leadership development opportunities.
Emotional Physical Wellbeing
We help kids believe in themselves and make healthy choices through counselling programs, summer camps, snack programs, and more.
Our Impact
Thanks to our incredible community of members, partners, donors, and stakeholders, we’re helping kids realize their greatest potential every single day.
Programs working to help kids be all they can be
2,083
Investment in leadership development opportunities
$14.3 Million
Resources aimed at ensuring kids’ success in school
$23.6 Million
Support for kids’ emotional and physical wellbeing
$39.1 Million
How Your Support Changed Tivadar’s Life
Two-year-old Tivadar struggled with severe language delays, which affected his learning and strained his father’s limited resources. Thanks to United Way Centraide, Tivadar now gets the support he needs from a local speech pathologist and is ready to start school.