Why United Way?

Why United Way?
Change starts here.
United Way gives you the opportunity to be part of
Change starts here.
You can make a difference.
A strong, supported, resilient community benefits all of us. Every day, United Way Oakville has a profound impact on
the solution to our community’s complex social issues.
our community by ensuring an essential network of programs and services work together to achieve lasting, positive
By enabling long-term, sustainable strategies in three
change. No other organization has the same depth, reach and history of making a difference in the lives of others.
priority areas your gift changes lives:
When Alex first walked through the doors at STRIDE,
a United Way Oakville funded agency, he wasn’t sure
he’d last the week. He had struggled with depression
for several years and he was finding himself frequently
contemplating suicide. He was let go from his job for
missing too much work and he hadn’t been able to find
a new one for months. It only made him feel worse.
In fact, United Way is the largest funder of the voluntary sector and social services in Canada next to government.
Local results.
Over 30,000 people in our community rely on United Way Oakville funded programs and services.
Change starts here. Help make Oakville an even better place to live and work. Donate today.
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$5 per pay *
provides a senior suffering from dementia with
therapeutic programs for one year.
$10 per pay *
FROM POVERTY TO
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“I would often wish that I had been diagnosed
with a terminal illness instead of depression,”
Alex remembers. “At least then people would
have understood that I felt like I was dying.”
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provides four teen girls who have experienced sexual
Supporting individuals and families to meet basic needs
dollar for dollar new and increased community
violence with counselling.
(such as food, shelter and employment) and to increase their
He had been told that the United Way agency could
leadership gifts ($1,000 or more) to United Way
$32 per pay *
capacity to move towards self-sufficiency and well-being.
help him find a job, but he had no idea what a
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*not including those gifts designated to other United Ways or
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profound impact their program would have on his life.
provides an isolated senior with nutritious meals
With STRIDE’s help, along with mental health support
delivered to their home for one year.
from other United Way agencies, Alex entered a
$44 per pay *
HEALTHY PEOPLE,
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STRONG COMMUNITIES
and support services to individuals living with severe
rewarding career that has given his life purpose and
meaning again.
Now, Alex wakes up each day eager to go to work and
mental illness for six months.
Supporting quality of life for seniors, newcomers,
give back to his community. “I feel like I’ve been given
*based on 26 pay period year
families and neighbourhoods.
a whole new chance at life,” he says.
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2013 United Way Oakville Funded Agencies
Access Counselling & Family Services
CNIB
Community Youth Programs
Halton Food for Thought
Nelson Youth Centres
SAVIS (Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services)
T: 905-637-5256 – www.accesscounselling.com
T: 1-888-275-5332 – www.cnib.ca
T: 905-845-9718 – www.cyphalton.com
T: 905-331-0227 – www.haltonfoodforthought.com
T: 905-814-0252 – www.nelsonyouthcentres.com
T: 905-825-3622 – www.savisofhalton.org
Dedicated to enhance family life and personal functioning by
assisting people to cope with life’s stresses. Services include:
individual, couple and family counselling, counselling for abused
women and children, Caring Dads program for men who have used
abusive behaviours with their families.
CNIB provides services to enhance the lives of individuals living
with a visual impairment. Programs include: life skills, mobility
and vision enhancement programs, access to a brail library,
technical aids, counselling, referals and employment training.
The agency provides residential placement for youth aged 15 to
18 years that are not able to live with family and not yet ready
for independent living. Other programs include consultation and
counselling for adolescents and parents, and follow-up support.
Halton Food for Thought promotes the connection between
healthy food choices and improved learning by offering a variety
of nutrition programs to students in elementary and high schools
throughout Halton.
The agency provides an array of therapeutic group programs
for children and youth experiencing social, emotional, learning
and behavioural difficulties. The agency also offers parent
empowerment programs.
SAVIS provides support to suvivors of sexual violence through
counselling and practical support, as well as education and
advocacy activities to the community.
Acclaim Health
Canadian Hearing Society
Distress Centre Oakville
Halton Multicultural Council
Oakville Kiwanis Meals on Wheels
T: 905-337-8937 – www.senaca.ca
T: 1-877-347-3427 – www.chs.ca
T: 905-849-4541 – www.distresscentreoakville.com
T: 905-842-2486 – www.halton-multicultural.org
T: 905-842-1411 – www.oakvillemealsonwheels.com
Provides services to people who are deaf, deafened, or hard
of hearing, including counselling, outreach, public education,
interpreting, technical devices and English literacy classes for
deaf newcomers to Canada.
The agency provides a listening and befriending crisis intervention
telephone service for people suffering from depression, attempted
suicide, loneliness and other issues. Callers are referred to
community services and agencies where appropriate.
Halton Multicultural Council assists new Canadians settle in
Halton Region. Programs include settlement and integration
services, supportive counselling and education around topics
such as anti-racism and human rights.
Oakville Kiwanis Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious hot and
frozen meals to persons living in Oakville that are unable to
manage their own nutitional and/or dietary needs.
The day program provides therapeutic, individualized recreation
activities, exercise programs, social events and light nursing
care, in a caring and nurturing environment, for seniors and
disabled adults.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Elizabeth Fry Society of Peel-Halton
Halton Trauma Centre
Oakville Parent-Child Centre
STRIDE
T: 905-849-6366 – www.op-cc.ca
T: 905-639-4252 – www.stride.on.ca
T: 905-693-4270 – www.cmhahrb.ca
T: 905-459-1315 – www.efrypeelhalton.ca
T: 905-825-3242 – www.haltontraumacentre.ca
Provides self-help and life skills to people facing mental health
issues, including: community information and referral, recreation
programs, education and support services, and advocacy for
social justice.
Delivers programs and services to women and youth who are
at risk of coming into conflict with the law. The Youth Now
counselling program promotes positive social behaviour and
conflict resolution skills for both male and female youth.
Provides crisis intervention and therapy to families where a child
or adolescent has disclosed or is investigated for child abuse.
The agency also provides ongoing group therapy to children,
teenagers and adults who experienced sexual abuse as a child.
Supported Training and Rehabilitation in Diverse Environments
(STRIDE) assists individuals with mental health issues to find
meaningful work opportunities.
Community Development Halton
Food for Life
HIPPY Oakville
The agency serves families with young children with a variety
of programs including drop-in, registered and nursery school
programs. Parents and caregivers can share ideas and access
parenting support and information by attending workshops,
through phone support or by booking an appointment with the
parent educator on staff.
T: 905-632-1975 – www.cdhalton.ca
T: 905-510-5724 – www.foodforlife.ca
T: 905-464-0785 – www.hippyoakville.org
ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids)
The organization provides consultation and research to identify
social issues and community needs. The organization provides
volunteer management training and maintains a website of
volunteer opportunities in Halton.
Poverty relief organization that picks up and delivers surplus food
from wholesalers and retailers and distributes it to community
partners, housing developments, outreach programs and nonprofit residential homes.
This agency provides a home-based education and early literacy
program for vulnerable families to prepare 3-5 year old children
for success in school. Home visitors meet with caregivers weekly.
T: 905-339-3525 – www.rockonline.ca
Community Living Oakville
Grace House
T: 905-844-0146 – www.oakcl.org
T: 905-844-4772 – www.grace-house.net
Dedicated to providing assistance to people with developmental
disabilities to ensure clients can participate in all elements of
society to their fullest potential. The agency provides residential
and day programs.
The agency provides time-limited residential accommodation in
a group cooperative setting for socially disadvantaged adults to
help them achieve independent living. Residents have access to
counselling and 24-hour supervision.
CYAN (Community Youth in Action Network)
Halton Family Services
T: 905-580-9441 – www.thecyan.org
T: 905-845-3811 – www.haltonfamilyservices.org
Dedicated to strengthen, expand and promote the impact of
youth civic engagement and foster developmental assets. CYAN
engages youth in community volunteerism and leadership.
Professional counselors help individuals, couples and families
who are experiencing difficulty coping with life’s challenges. The
agency also provides specialized services for those dealing with
violence against women and bereavement.
T: 905-827-8800 – www.acclaimhealth.ca
Acclaim Health is dedicated to providing a broad spectrum of
community health and support services to seniors and others in
need. Services include: Alzheimer Services Seniors Day Program,
Support & Counselling, Friendly Visitor Program, Special Steps
Program, and Tele-Touch.
ADAPT
T: 905-847-6537 – www.haltonadapt.org
Halton Alcohol Drug and Gambling, Assessment, Prevention and
Treatment Program (ADAPT) provides outpatient assessment and
treatment services for individuals experiencing problems with
alcohol, gambling and/or drug abuse.
ArtHouse
T: 905-467-8551 – www.arthouseonline.org
ArtHouse offers cost-free programs to young children aged 7-11,
helping them to develop their hidden talents, experience the thrill
of creative and artistic expression and share experiences in team
building and social cohesion.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton
T: 905-339-2355 – www.bbbshalton.ca
Dedicated to meeting the emotional, physical and social needs of
children in Halton, Big Brothers Big Sisters offers the following
programs: matching for children experiencing loneliness, isolation,
low self-confidence or lacking familial supports, in-school
mentoring, homework tutoring and recreation programs.
Hope Place Centres
A mental health centre serving children and youth who are
experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental, learning
and/or social difficulties.
T: 1-877-399-7299 – www.hopeplacecentres.org
St. John Ambulance
The agency offers residential treatment for men and women
suffering from alcohol and/or substance abuse and related issues,
and assists individuals with successful community re-entry and
outpatient programs.
T: 905-469-9325 – www.sja.ca
Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children
S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program
Support and Housing-Halton
T:905-845-9212 – www.shhalton.org
The agency operates housing and support services for persons
living with mental illness.
The Women’s Centre
T: 905-847-5520 – www.haltonwomenscentre.org
The Women’s Centre assists women facing a variety of struggles
through peer and crisis counselling, educational programs, and
referral to community resources.
The agency provides training and community services that enable
people to improve their health, safety and quality of life. The
Therapy Dog Program has well behaved canine ambassadors and
their handlers visit people in hospitals, special needs programs or
in long-term care facilities.
T: 905-337-2333 – www.grievingchildrenlighthouse.org
Offers peer support, hope and encouragement to grieving
children, teenagers and their primary caregivers. The program
focuses on the child/teenager’s experience of grief and loss,
adjusting to change and healing.
Together we can make a difference.