Impact Story
Supporting People with Autism in New Brunswick
How CSRF helped Autisme Péninsule acadienne empower people with autism to succeed in the workplace
Global Reach
U.S. and Canada
Countries In This Region
Overview
United Way's roots are deep in this region with the founding of United Way tracing back to Denver, Colorado in 1887. Community collaboration is at the heart of local United Ways across U.S. and Canada. Collectively, more than 1,000 local United Ways serve millions of families in need.
From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, local United Ways bring people and resources together to tackle each communities' toughest challenges to create a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential.
We unite people, ideas and innovation and bring them together to solve humanity's most complex issues.
- Fahim Haque, Centraide of Greater Montreal
U.S. and Canada Impact
Bringing local ideas, people and resources together to make sure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
7.3M
individuals served across Canada each year
900+
local United Ways in communities across the United States
750K+
volunteers across the United States each year
Stories Across U.S. and Canada
Impact Stories
Refusing to Let Hunger Win
That’s how many people went hungry across the globe last year, according to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, a report issued by the UN. Child hunger and malnutrition continues to rise, and does racial and ethnic disparities in food insecurity. Across the world, United Way is working with partners to help make health food more available to more people.
Impact Stories
Youth Mental Health Matters
At 16 years old, Miriam realizes the importance of mental health awareness for teenagers in her area. She says, "To me, it is important that the people who need help reach out and know there are people who care and understand them." Her view is one of the key takeaways from United Way of Santa Cruz County's (Santa Cruz, CA) Jóvenes SANOS Youth Mental Health Awareness Week. Jóvenes SANOS (JS) is a youth leadership group working to change the conversation around mental wellness and increase youth access to mental health resources. The program builds mental health resilience, raises awareness of mental health issues to reduce stigma, and increases opportunities for peer-to-peer connection. The program is a partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Cruz County and the Watsonville Public Library.
Impact Story
Fighting Food Insecurity in Ottawa
How CSRF helped the Rideau Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre reach more people in need of nutritious food
Impact Story
5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
COVID-19 has increased stress for everyone. Call or visit 211.org if you need local resources for mental health support. #Team211 #worldmentalhealthday
18M+
referrals through 211 in 2024
Supported by United Way, 211 is a free, confidential service that connects people to locally available programs and resources across the U.S. and Canada. In 2024, the 211 network responded to over 16 million requests for help resulting in more than 18 million hyperlocal referrals for assistance.
How You Can Help
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