It is a difficult thing to witness overwhelming challenges daily; to work toward a goal that is seemingly unreachable. Yet it can also be a moment of exhilaration to set yourself such a challenge. This struggle is being waged by youth that are seeking to stay in school, stay housed, and stay healthy. It?s the struggle of all the Niagara regional services to see that these youth win that fight. Success is not a given and too many of Niagara?s youth lose that battle every day.The good news is that year by year, more youth are winning that fight.The RAFT is operated by the Niagara Resource Service for Youth. The RAFT helps kids living on the street and those at risk of being on the street. Through its Neighbourhood Awakening and After School Programs, the RAFT helps young people and local groups make positive changes in their neighbourhoods. Since the beginning, our community has generously supported the RAFT through both financial and in kind donations.
What we can do to help you overcome abuse, no matter what.If you are in an abusive relationship, you need to plan ahead for your safety. For tips, click on STAYING SAFEIt can be very hard to decide to leave the relationship, the unknown can be very scary and there can be many things stand in the way. Click on I KNOW I SHOULD LEAVE BUT . this page talks about concerns you may be facing when deciding to leave.Click here to meet five brave women who tell their stories and now, with help from Gillian's Place, lead abuse free lives.Want to help a woman who is being abused? Click on FAMILY AND FRIENDS Si vous êtes une femme dans la crise et vous avez besoin des services en franc¸ais accrochez et appelez 911 pour la police ou appel Fem' aide, une ligne de crise en francaise pour les femmes qui éprouvent l'abus.
The Brain Injury Association of Niagara (BIAN) is a registered non-profit agency committed to maximizing the quality of life for individuals with brain injury and their loved ones through support, advocacy and information and to raising awareness and prevention of brain injury, particularly among children and young adults.
Community Care St. Catharines & Thorold provides essential services including food security, clothing, and housing assistance to individuals and families in need, fostering self-sufficiency since 1919.
The Grimsby Benevolent Fund is a registered non-profit organization operating under a charter since 1965.Founder, Mike Barretto, is a committed volunteer and entrepreneur. His vision was to coordinate the benevolent efforts of several groups in Grimsby under one umbrella organization – thus the Grimsby Benevolent Fund was born. Since its humble beginnings as a Christmas Hamper program in 1965, GBF now operates a food bank, clothing & housewares store and, in 1992.
Get the Flash Player to see this video.What exactly does United Way do? We Help People.the cost of running the United Way . morehow your dollars are invested in our community . morelocal agencies receiving United Way funding . morethe role of volunteers . moredoubling your donation through the Leadership Challenge . moreparticipating in United Way special events . moreLatest NewsNiagara Falls - $62,481 (goal $1,100,000)Fort Erie - $23,773 (goal $220,000)The 2014 Special Events calendar is out.