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All that kids can beEvery child and youth deserves the chance to havea great life, no matter where they grow up. A six-week program helped Zach, 5, develop into a confident boy who was ready to start school.

AKCB-0815 All that kids can be The Challenge Strategies32,000 kids in Ottawa live in poverty. School Readiness Many don’t have access to the homework support, recreational We support programs that ensure children are ready to learn. activities or social programs that can keep them off the streets. Critical HoursUp to 40% of children in some Ottawa We invest in programs and initiatives neighbourhoods start school without like homework clubs, summer camps and the basic skills they need to succeed. after-school programs that allow kids in at-risk neighbourhoods to grow, lead and inspire. Youth in high-risk neighbourhoodsare more likely to drop out of school, continuing the cycle of poverty. Statistic sources available at uwco.ca/kids How we’re changing lives The local programs and initiatives we invest in ensure kids are ready to learn, and provide children and youth with a safe place to go outside of school hours.Since 2011 Results that matter 46,900 kids in Ottawa had a safe place 13,100 pre-schoolers were ready to go after school to learn, play and grow. to start school with the skills to succeed. 80% of children who attended math   82% of parents/caregivers strengthened groups at homework clubs improved the bond with their children, which is vital their grades in school. to healthy development.@UnitedWayOttawa uwco.ca/kids

Healthy People,Strong CommunitiesUnited Way ensures that all members of our communityget the help they need, when they need it. An unlikely leader, Guy turned his life around and is now helping others build a stronger, healthier neighbourhood.

HPSC-0815Healthy People, Strong Communities The Challenges StrategiesOne in five people will be touched Mental Health/Addictions by a mental health issue. Ensuring those facing mental health or 67% of all seniors living addictions issues can get the help they need, in poverty live alone. when they need it most. 10% of Ottawa households are living on less than Support for seniors $20,000/yr. Helping seniors maintain their independence25% of people in Ottawa’s high-risk and stay connected to their community. neighbourhoods live in poverty. Help when it is needed most Statistic sources available at uwco.ca/community Providing people in need with a place to turn for urgent help at any time. Strong Communities Working with residents and community agencies to “take back” neighbourhoods. How we’re changing lives We invest in programs and initiatives that lead to healthy people and strong communities.Since 2011 Results that matter11,800 people with mental health issues 1,300 volunteers were equipped with the toolsgot the help they needed. they needed to build stronger neighbourhoods.71,900 people in crisis had a place to 92% of youth in drug addiction counsellingturn to for help when they needed it most. programs completed the school year. @UnitedWayOttawa uwco.ca/community

Poverty to PossibilityWithout the basic necessities, life can be a dailystruggle to survive. We believe that everyonedeserves a place to call home, a job, and a senseof belonging to community. With her new-found confidence, Fanny secured a job that allowed her to stay in Canada and continue to reach for her academic goals.

PTP-0815 Poverty to Possibility The Challenges Strategies More than 1,400 young people in Housing FirstOttawa have no place to call home. We invest in programs that get youth into safeOnly 43% of people with disabilities housing so they can focus on addressing participate in the labour market, compared to 70% of the the addiction and mental health issues that general population. caused them to be homeless. Creating job opportunities By investing in programs and initiatives that provide mentoring, job training, placements and career development, we’re helping to create more job opportunities for people with disabilities. Immigrants earn 40% less than Matching skills with jobs Canadian-born workers with We’re helping bridge the gap between skilled an equivalent level of education. immigrants and employers by leading initiatives like Hire Immigrants Ottawa. Statistic sources available at uwco.ca/povertySince 2011 Results that matter   1,070 homeless youth got the help they 3,182 people with disabilities received needed to get off the streets for good. support and training to find a job.   3,645 new Canadians got the help 75% of participants in a program for they needed to find a job in their field. homeless youth found stable housing. @UnitedWayOttawa uwco.ca/possibility