Category: High School Graduation

Students participating in the On Track to Success Ujima Initiative have been busy over the last few months, and we wanted to share the highlights. Richie and Subomi share how On Track and the Ujima initiative have helped them so far.

We’re celebrating our volunteers this week – and every week! Holley is a volunteer tutor in On Track to Success. She and one of her students, Tatianna, talk about how they both grew as a result of their involvement in the program.

For United Way, it’s important that families have access to supports that can strengthen children in reaching their potential, including nutritious food and mental health counselling, social inclusion, and access to transportation and housing to build more stable, resilient families.

An On Track to Success graduate has been awarded a valuable provincial LGBTQ scholarship.

RELEASE – United Way’s Emerging Philanthropists hosted its second annual UNevent fundraiser, raising over $32K towards the launch of the Ujima initiative for Black youth in United Way’s On Track to Success program.

United Way is committed to collaborate with, support and empower Black youth in the community. One way we're taking action is the Ujima initiative.

Janice Smith, a member of Women United, had an ‘aha’ moment while mentoring On Track to Success Students in West Windsor.

VIDEO: Lidiana talks about her career aspirations after graduating from United Way's On Track to Success program and shares how the program helped her.

Providing virtual out of school support ensures that students don't fall further behind their peers in school.

Brooklyn graduated from United Way's On Track to Success program which helped her overcome both personal and academic struggles.

VIDEO: Leah, a Grade 12 student, was awarded the Ed Lumley Bursary in the amount of $32,000 - a life changing award for Leah and her family.