We're in this together

Brant United Way is a volunteer-led organization with a vision to improve the lives of people in the Brant Community. Donations from our community are invested in four priority areas:

Children and Youth
Crisis Counselling and Support
Independence and Well-Being
Poverty and Housing

Thousands will benefit from your support

When you give to Brant United Way, your donation is invested locally to address identified priority areas. Approximately 45,000 citizens or 1 in 3 will be helped by our 18 Member Agencies who deliver quality services and programs for citizens in our community. For many of these Agencies, the support from United Way is integral to their operation. Without it, many wouldn't be able to operate.

We ensure each Agency is accountable to your investment

Each year, our volunteer Allocations Committee and Citizen Review teams are part of an intensive process to review each Agency and determine the best strategic investment of donations made to the campaign. This is part of our commitment to be accountable and effective in the distribution in donor contributions. Your contribution will be invested strategically where it will have the most impact and provide the greatest return on your investment in our community.

Our priority areas

Children & Youth

Supports early intervention and prevention programs for at-risk school-age children and youth with a focus on improving social skills, self-esteem and engagement in learning and healthy behavior.

Crisis Counselling And Support

Supports interventions for those in crisis dealing with financial instability, addiction, violence, abuse and/or mental illness within our community.

Independence And Well-Being

Supports independence and well-being of those with special needs and seniors in our community; with a focus on reducing social isolation and improving the quality of life for both individuals and their caregivers.

Poverty And Housing

Supports the provision of the most essential and elemental needs of individuals or families. Principally, but not exclusively, food and shelter to those not able to provide and supply for themselves.

Examples of Success

88% reduction is shown in aggression and increased social tolerance – Kids Can Fly

70% of clients have reported an improvement in their ability to manage their finances – Family Counselling Centre of Brant

The introduction of daily nutritious snacks has shown a significant decrease in student tardiness. Students are on time and able to focus on learning – Brant Food for Thought

650,000 pounds of food will be distributed to the hungry in 2010 – Community Resource Service

20,397 meals were delivered to hundreds of individuals, like seniors, who are not able to access hot and nutritious meals – The Canadian Red Cross