Community Investments
The investment that donors make in United Way helps to support our agency partners, which offer a variety of vital services for people in our community and help us tackle deep-rooted and emerging problems to build a better system of care for all.
32,845 People helped in 2021
1,018
Families and individuals helped in crisis via the Urgent Need Fund
1,756
people used 2-1-1 and were provided with referrals to local social services
1,829
people struggling with mental health or addiction accessed counselling
162
local residents accessed affordable, nutritious food at the NOURISH Market
7
men gained shelter and wrap around supports at a supported transitional home
52
children who witnessed domestic violence received counselling
117
men received counselling, advocacy and reintegration planning after incarceration
1,715
isolated seniors were provided with transportation
669
people accessed services at the United Centre Hub
60
children were matched for one-to-one mentorship to promote well-being
128
at-risk youth received shelter and a fresh start
401
low income families participated in food skills programming
323
families who experienced violence were provided with shelter and wrap around support
669
families supported with financial assistance for extracurricular activities
5,000+
people accessed a food bank agency supplied by the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre
288
youth accessed a safe and inclusive space to build positive relationships and encourage development