Category: Youth Supports

“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....

Two years ago, Mariano and Patricia, and their son, left Mexico and arrived in Milton for a fresh start. The couple explains they wanted a better life and a better...

When Mackenzie was growing up in Oakville, she found she had a lot of energy, but didn’t have the outlet to express it. She tried to channel her energy into...

When Melanie entered Grade 9, her whole world changed. All her life, she considered herself “straight-edge;” she was not interested in drinking and had zero tolerance for drugs. But when...

“I was born in Syria, but when I was four, my family had to leave because it was too dangerous there. So we went to Jordan. I liked it there...

By supporting United Way agencies, you help parents like Pauline get the help their kids need....

Verdann’s tumultuous childhood—and the help she received from a United Way agency—put her on the path to helping others....

Rama and her husband, Fares, didn’t just receive language training and newcomer supports—they also gained a community....

For some people, adjustment to parenthood can be a tough transition. Having adequate access to supports and programs is vital for both the parents and babies to live happy, healthy...

“In reality, I just needed someone to direct me,” Misty-Lee says. “I needed a mentor.”...