on track to success

When Sindy looks back on the last ten years of her life, it’s hard to believe how far she’s come—and how early the journey started. She was just 14 years old, sitting in her Grade 8 classroom, when her teacher selected a small group of students to join a new program called On Track to Success.

The On Track to Success program continues to make an incredible impact on hundreds of local youth in West Windsor, Downtown Windsor and Leamington. It’s because of donors – like you – that we’re able to support these incredible students in their journey through high school and into post-secondary education.

A key pillar of the On Track To Success (OTTS) program is the wrap-around supports available to each student and their family. You might ask, what exactly does wrap-around supports mean? Danielle, the parent of an OTTS student, tells us in her own words what these supports are and the positive impact they have had on her daughter as well as her whole family.

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.

The On Track to Success program continues to make an incredible impact on hundreds of local youth in West Windsor, Downtown Windsor and Leamington. It’s because of donors – like you – that we’re able to support these incredible students in their journey through high school and into post-secondary education.

It’s Throwback Thursday, y’all! On Thursday, Jan 26, 2023 at the Bull & Barrel - Urban Saloon, throw some bags and support local students in YQG!  Wear your favourite 90s outfit and vibe out to some sweet 90s music. Mingle with friends, eat food and play Cornhole. Register your team of two today!

Thanks to local residents and donors, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County is helping kids succeed from Cradle to Career. On Tuesday, we released our 2021-2022 Annual Impact Report to the Community, highlighting the progress that has been made to help local children overcome barriers to academic success.