College Knowledge: Fanshawe's United Way Campaign goal ... $100,000!
Help kick-off Fanshawe
College's United Way Campaign
and show your support by coming
out to Oasis, Forwell Hall, B
Cafeteria or H Cafeteria on
October 14 between 11 a.m. and 2
p.m. For the low price of $3 for
students and $5 for non-students,
you will receive a bowl of chili,
bun, cold drink and dessert! It's the
best price in town!
Last year Fanshawe staff and students set a new record with a $95,000 donation to United Way. This money, raised through special events and donations, helped many agencies within our communities provide essential support to children, families and individuals.
Many people within our region continue to cope with difficult financial conditions and the need for the services supported by United Way continues to rise. This assistance would not be possible without our help.
Here are a few facts:
- One in five children in London lives in poverty
- There are approximately 1,500 homeless people in London with 360 shelter beds available
- One in five of us will experience a personal mental health issue during our lifetime
- One in four children entering the school system is not ready to learn
- One in five Londoners is an immigrant
How does United Way help?
United Way is dedicated to improving the lives of all people and creating a community where everyone matters. We all deserve a good start; however, not everyone has access to the same support systems. United Way focuses on making meaningful, lasting changes in people's lives, while offering help at a time when it's needed the most. For example, last year:
- Over 4,000 households accessed one of four United Way funded neighbourhood resource centres in London and accessed emergency supports like baby food and diaper banks, meal programs and employment supports
- Almost 7,000 people accessed United Way - funded individual counselling or group workshops to help address issues related to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide and other significant mental health concerns. The local crisis line funded by United Way, received an additional 16,000 calls
- Nearly 10,000 children attended United Way - funded free or low-cost summer or after-school programming, helping build selfesteem, gain friendships and enhance literacy.
How can you help?
A little bit makes a big difference when we all work together.
- $180 provides one year of tutoring for a child
- $30 provides one hour of translation services for an immigrant family
- $85 provides an individual living in poverty with one year of weekly meals with access to mental health counseling
- $100 provides a senior living below the poverty line with one month of subsidized meals
- $67 ensures a family will receive one hour of counselling that helps prevent emergency medical intervention and involvement in the psychiatric and criminal justice system
- $200 provides an abused woman with one-on-one crisis counselling, a safety plan and access to essential community resources
If you would like to know more about United Way, check out their website at: www.uwlondon.on.ca.
Last year Fanshawe staff and students set a new record with a $95,000 donation to United Way. This money, raised through special events and donations, helped many agencies within our communities provide essential support to children, families and individuals.
Many people within our region continue to cope with difficult financial conditions and the need for the services supported by United Way continues to rise. This assistance would not be possible without our help.
Here are a few facts:
- One in five children in London lives in poverty
- There are approximately 1,500 homeless people in London with 360 shelter beds available
- One in five of us will experience a personal mental health issue during our lifetime
- One in four children entering the school system is not ready to learn
- One in five Londoners is an immigrant
How does United Way help?
United Way is dedicated to improving the lives of all people and creating a community where everyone matters. We all deserve a good start; however, not everyone has access to the same support systems. United Way focuses on making meaningful, lasting changes in people's lives, while offering help at a time when it's needed the most. For example, last year:
- Over 4,000 households accessed one of four United Way funded neighbourhood resource centres in London and accessed emergency supports like baby food and diaper banks, meal programs and employment supports
- Almost 7,000 people accessed United Way - funded individual counselling or group workshops to help address issues related to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide and other significant mental health concerns. The local crisis line funded by United Way, received an additional 16,000 calls
- Nearly 10,000 children attended United Way - funded free or low-cost summer or after-school programming, helping build selfesteem, gain friendships and enhance literacy.
How can you help?
A little bit makes a big difference when we all work together.
- $180 provides one year of tutoring for a child
- $30 provides one hour of translation services for an immigrant family
- $85 provides an individual living in poverty with one year of weekly meals with access to mental health counseling
- $100 provides a senior living below the poverty line with one month of subsidized meals
- $67 ensures a family will receive one hour of counselling that helps prevent emergency medical intervention and involvement in the psychiatric and criminal justice system
- $200 provides an abused woman with one-on-one crisis counselling, a safety plan and access to essential community resources
If you would like to know more about United Way, check out their website at: www.uwlondon.on.ca.
