Realizing Potential

Education

Education has the power to unlock many doors—our Donors believe a successful education begins with healthy development.

Supported efforts may include:

• Early childhood development programs

• Provision of books and other literacy materials

• Enrichment activities

• Grade-level reading, school readiness, attendance and core competencies

• High school and post-secondary completion

• Social and emotional health

Health

Our Donors believe good health is vital to self-sufficiency. Access to physical and mental health services and enrichment opportunities is crucial when levelling the playing field for children, youth and families who are economically disadvantaged.

Supported efforts may include:

• Addiction treatment

• Counselling

• Healthy relationships and positive sexual health

• Initiatives changing high-risk behaviour patterns

• Nutrition

• Physical activity (sport, recreation, play and outdoor adventure)

• The promotion of mental, physical and dental health

Housing Stability

Our Donors are interested in efforts that increase the capacity of residents to build and maintain housing stability. This includes supporting the whole housing continuum, from the prevention of homelessness to home ownership. 

Supported efforts may include:

• Homelessness prevention

• Transitional housing

• Affordable housing

Economic Security 

Our Donors believe in removing barriers to self-sufficiency. They support efforts that allow people to improve their earning potential and save for a brighter, independent future without the need for government subsidy or support.

Supported efforts may include:

• Building credentials and assets

• Employment programs

• Job skills training

• Pre-employment coaching

Strong Families

Targeting the relationship between caregiver and child is a powerful way to improve outcomes for both. To realize their full potential, children need strong, stable, resilient caregivers who lovingly nurture their development. Those caregivers, in turn, need skills, knowledge, support and guidance.

Supported efforts may include:

• Parenting programs

• Pre- and post-natal housing for young mothers and their children

• Home visitation

• Permanent homes for children and youth in the foster care system