FROM POVERTY TO POSSIBILITY

Poverty touches almost every aspect of people’s lives from food, shelter, and employment to mental and physical wellbeing. People who lack necessities like food and shelter can’t get ahead in life. Those who struggle to find work or manage their finances aren’t able to reach their full potential. We believe that every person in every community deserves the opportunities, access, and connections they need to build a good life — regardless of their income, the neighbourhood they live in, or their social identity.

United Way’s poverty reduction efforts are designed to achieve measurable results which ensure families and individuals have the financial, social, and personal assets they need to improve their quality of life.

, people had access to nutritious & culturally appropriate food.

36 people moved in to housing, with supports.

Almost 10,000 grocery deliveries to more than 700 individuals & families.

"United Way creates a ‘united way’. They created a space for us to really think about our work together and to have difficult conversations about how we’re going to change. They refused to let us do things the same way, knowing that we can do better. United Way gave us an opportunity to imagine a bigger, brighter future, that we’re excited about and that only happens if we work collaboratively, together."

-Poverty to Possibilty community partner youth were housed in safe & supported environments.

15,421 people accessed fresh food at community markets.