“If my mother had said, ‘You can’t stay here, you’re pregnant’ and kicked me out — which is what happened to a lot of other girls my age at the time — I don’t know where I would’ve ended up.” — United Way Workplace Campaign Coordinator Jackie Miller
CSCMW is a local charitable organization that provides a range of supports and services that enable people to live at home with independence and dignity
I keep going back to the truth of us as human beings; some of us have experienced more trauma and heartache than others, and yet we are all here experiencing the same thing.
“I am the one”, it reminds me of a phrase that we often hear from those we serve at House of Friendship – “I never thought I would be the one!” I never thought I, or my loved one, would be the one needing food, shelter or help with other basic needs.
I’ve seen the work of St. Mary’s House with regards to helping teens who are pregnant find a safe place to stay while adapting to this new stage in their lives.
People of United Way WRC AMANDA MELNICK (Senior Director of Philanthropy, United Way Waterloo Region Communities) It’s really easy to think that one small action of an individual, whether that be a donation, or an hour of volunteer time, doesn’t really matter. It’s a barrier for people to get involved. My personal values have been …
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Many children and youth in Canada struggle with societal barriers… These circumstances have nothing to do with the value of who they are or who they can become.
In United Way’s world, a little bit from a lot of people is where we get that impact.
