Innovapost

2008 United Way Campaign – By the Numbers

By the Numbers: How Our United Way Campaign Will Help Our Community

Innovapost raised a total of $247,460 for the United Way/Centraide Ottawa in our last fundraising campaign. That money will go a long way in our community. Here are some examples of how we’ve helped:

  • 528 people with physical disabilities can get the support they need to cope with daily living challenges — enhancing their quality of life.
  • 211 youth living in a family shelter can receive structured activities such as a homework club and recreation opportunities — helping them to stay in school and maintain as normal a life as possible.
  • 177 single mothers can receive parenting, housing and training support while struggling with emotional issues — providing a stable environment for their children.
  • 132 seniors who live alone can connect with a volunteer helper— by lending a hand with basic household tasks, the helper is ensuring the senior can continue to live independently.
  • 211 immigrant families can get the tools and education they need to understand their children’s school system and be involved in their education — enhancing their level of engagement in the community.
  • 317 volunteers can benefit from orientation and staff support to deliver recreational and social programs for children and youth living in poverty.
  • 453 young adults with intellectual disabilities can learn valuable skills to contribute to their community — role-playing, recreational activities, business mentoring and using municipal transportation are just some of the many activities that help these adults become more self-reliant and confident.
  • 1395 people with disabilities, mental health issues or addictions can get involved in a furniture repair and refinishing program learning marketable skills in a supportive environment, which they can use to find future jobs.
  • 66 francophone children struggling with math can join an after-school homework program — through educational games, they are learning how to master numbers while experiencing success.
  • That’s a total of 3,490 people in our community directly affected by our donations.

For more information about the United Way, please visit www.unitedwayottawa.ca.