Category: Youth Success

Meet Ritchie, a graduate of the On Track to Success program. In an interview with his success coach, he shares how the program helped him build confidence, develop public speaking skills, and transition to college during the COVID-19 era. Read more about how On Track to Success helped him excel in school and life.

This summer, many local children face the stark reality of hunger and lost learning opportunities. The need for nutritious food and educational resources is increasing in Windsor-Essex. Read on to see how you can make a life-changing difference to a child and their future.

The On Track to Success program provided support that was crucial for Mohamed to succeed and had a big impact on his life. He was able to connect with a tutor who understood his learning style and helped him get through that very difficult time. “Without that help, I would not have been able to pass my class. I am forever thankful for the support that I received from the OTTS program.” says Mohamed.

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.

RELEASE: Rebuilding Wheels Rebuilding Lives, a community partnership that supports local families with a reliable vehicle, is handing over the keys to three donated cars this week, while the student mechanics who helped refurbish them celebrate their own accomplishments.

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.

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.

ProsperUs is seeking community organizations that can support the delivery of new out-of-school time solutions for elementary aged children in West Windsor, Downtown Windsor, and Leamington.

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

United Way provides children with access to out of school programs that give them opportunities to learn and thrive.