Did you know that there are approximately 850 children living in poverty in Oakville?

It's hard to believe, but poverty does exist right here in our own community.

United Way of Oakville is committed to children and youth through providing funding to programs that serve children and youth.

Our focus on families not only includes children and youth, it also address needs of new Canadians, and provides family support.

Some of the programs funded through our Strengthen families priority are:

• Big Brother Big Sister Mentoring - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton
• Parent Education Program - Oakville Parent-Child Centre
• Hope Place Centres Family Program - Hope Place Centres
• Individual, Couple and Family Counseling - Halton Family Services