Our Focus Areas
United Way Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District focuses on identifying and meeting the most urgent needs in our community and directing your donations to where they can create the most meaningful change.
FROM POVERTY TO POSSIBILITY
For many people in our community, Poverty is a daily and difficult struggle. It forces people to make impossible decisions like paying rent or putting food on the table. The complexity of poverty has many contributing factors. Its social and economic issues impact entire communities and everyone who lives in them.
OUR COMMITMENT
United Way is working towards meeting the needs of our communities most vulnerable people, giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.
OUR IMPACT
Working with community partners, we improve lives an build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.
WHAT CAN WE DO TOGETHER?
Create opportunities for a better life for everyone in the community.
From Poverty to Possibility - Funded Partner’s & Initiatives
United Way - Community Assistance Trust - Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Period Promise
Canadian Mental Health Association - Walk In Counselling
Canadian Hearing Services - General Support Services (GSS)
Pauline’s Place - Warmer Days Program
Grocer 4 Good - Monday Meals
HELPING KIDS BE ALL THAT THEY CAN BE
Children and youth are one of our community's greatest assets. The reality is, far too many young people are struggling. Poverty food insecurity, mental illness, safe places and spaces, and a lack of early years supports can have life-long effects including their ability to finish high school. United Way sees the potential in our youngest citizens and that youth engagement and targeted community supports are instrumental in life-long success.
OUR COMMITMENT
United Way believes that every child has the right to a good life, and a safe place to grow up, learn, and make good friends - no matter where they live or their personal circumstances.
OUR IMPACT
We work with community partners to invest in supports for children and youth, including mentoring opportunities, safe places to learn and grow, and access to healthy food - things that help youth successfully transition to adulthood.
WHAT CAN WE DO TOGETHER?
Invest in the future of your community by supporting local children and youth.
Helping Kids Be All That They Can Be - Funded Partner’s & Initiatives
Royal Canadian Air Cadets - Cadets Program
United Way - Backpacks for Success
United Way - Bob Wilding Bursary Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters - The BIG FIT Program
Camp McDougall - Subsidized Campers
BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES
A community is only as strong as its most vulnerable citizens. On far too many occasions, residents find difficulty in accessing essential services they need to succeed. These barriers are often amplified for seniors, people living with disabilities and newcomers, leading to challenges like social exclusion and mental illness.
OUR COMMITMENT
United Way believes the foundation for a strong community starts with investing in services and supports and is committed to improving access and availability of resources needed to revitalize and strengthen neighborhoods.
OUR IMPACT
Working with community partners to enhance the accessibility and provision of necessary resources to rejuvenate and fortify local areas.
WHAT CAN WE DO TOGETHER?
Invest in services and supports for people and families in need. We all share in the benefits of a healthy, vibrant, prosperous community.
Building Strong Communities - Funded Partner’s & Initiatives
Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre -Vulnerable Persons Registry (SSM & District)
United Way Essential Services - 211 North Data Base
Women In Crisis - Safety and Education for Women Fleeing Intimate Partner Violence
YMCA - Building Strong Communities Progarm
Ken Brown Recovery Home - Recovery Program
Harvest Algoma - Food Resource Centre
Hope Air - SSM & Algoma District Patients Medical Travel
Sault Search and Rescue - Search and Rescue
