https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOMFa4a6Zno “When my husband, our 18-month-old daughter, and I landed in Canada, we found ourselves in a world entirely different from what we had known. As if that transition wasn’t...
As a newcomer, Sebastian found himself struggling in school and trying to learn English. Now, five years later, he is volunteering at the United Way-supported agency and serving as a...
“I’ve been involved with United Way since before I was officially a member of any organizations, because my dad and all his siblings were members when they were little, too....
Adelle started coming to the after-school program at the community centre in her neighbourhood in Grade 6. It’s an area where many people live in poverty and like many neighbourhood...
Athena worried her two children with special needs wouldn’t be ready to start school. As a single mother working two jobs, she couldn’t afford preschool fees....
It’s a typical Monday morning. It’s time for school, but for many children, they are heading to a place of earning with empty tummies because there are no groceries in...
“I played every sport when I was growing up. As I got older, I decided to focus on basketball. It was very exciting and allowed me to learn life skills....
