Helping Kids Be All They Can Be

United Way is giving children and youth the support they need to get a great start in life, do well in school, and reach their full potential.

THE CHALLENGE

39,712

children are unprepared to start kindergarten.

71%

of youth do not know where to get help in their community.

53%

of youth in grades 6 to 12 have been bullied.

OUR WORK

SUCCESS IN SCHOOL

United Way is helping kids succeed in school and develop key life skills-from pairing children up with mentorship and tutoring programs, to resources that help parents prepare their children for kindergarten.

COMMUNITY CONNECTEDNESS & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

United Way is helping kids develop positive relationships with their peers and families, and be leaders in their community- from team-building recreation programs to mentorships and leadership development opportunities

EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING

United Way is investing in a positive lifestyle for kids, helping them to believe in themselves and make healthy choices- from counselling programs that build self-esteem, to summer camps promoting overall wellbeing.

OUR OUTCOMES

Success In School

Children and youth are ready to learn.

Children and youth do well in school.

Youth make a healthy transition into adulthood.

Partner Agencies & Strategies

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fredericton and Oromocto

Boys and Girls Club

Chipman Youth Centre

Nackawic & Area Wellness Committee

Partners for Youth

Youth in Transition

Community Connectedness & Leadership Development

Children and youth care about and get along with others.

Children and youth get involved.

Children and youth take responsibility and lead.

Partner Agencies & Strategies

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fredericton and Oromocto

Boys and Girls Club

Chipman Youth Centre

OPAL Family Services

Partners for Youth

Student United Way

Sunbury West Headstart

Youth in Transition

Emotional & Physical Wellbeing

Children and youth believe in themselves.

Children and youth can better handle life’s challenges.

Children and youth make healthy choices.

Partner Agencies & Strategies

Autism Connections Fredericton

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fredericton and Oromocto

Boys and Girls Club of Fredericton

CNIB

Chipman Youth Centre

Family Enrichment & Counselling Services

Liberty Lane

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