Total invested in the community for 2011/12 is $377,692 to programs and services provided by 27 agencies and organizations. An additional $10,570 is donor-designated to other agencies, for a total investment of $388,262.

Special Grant

As part of its annual funding allocations, United Way of Milton presently provides funding for After-School Homework Clubs operated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton at J. M. Denyes and Our Lady of Victory schools in Milton. For some time the agency had been requested to provide a similar program at Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School, but did not have the resources to expand the program to include another school. An added challenge was the need to transport the high school students, who provide the mentoring, from Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School to Guardian Angels.

After-School Homework Clubs provide free of charge, supervised, after-school tutoring for children in grades 3 to 8. Tutoring is provided by high school students who, in turn, earn their volunteer hours requirement.

United Way of Milton was able to respond to this need in the community, by successfully acquiring additional revenue specifically for the expansion of the program to include Guardian Angels School. The new program was officially opened by Mayor Gord Krantz, on April 26, 2011 and is being enthusiastically celebrated by pupils and teachers at the school.

Funded Programs

Acclaim Health

905-827-8800 www.acclaimhealth.ca

Health and support services for the ill, injured or disabled. Alzheimer, Hospice, Friendly Visitor and telephone contact programs are also available. Investment: $13,476

ADAPT (Halton Alcohol and Drug Assessment Prevention and Treatment)

905-693-4250 www.haltonadapt.org

Outpatient assessment, education and treatment services to youth relating to alcohol and drug use. Investment: $16,240

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton

905-339-2355 (Oakville Office) www.bbbshalton.ca

905-878-8840(Milton Office)

Trained adult volunteers provide guidance, support and encouragement to children ages 6-14. One to One Mentoring, In-School Mentoring, First Mentors, Go Girls! Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds, and The Club After School Tutoring. Investment: $30,000

Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton

905-693-4270 www.cmha-halton.ca

Educational mental health programs, train-the-trainer workshops, community and workplace mental health promotion, information and referral. Investment: $4,000

cnib Peel/Halton

905-528-8555 www.cnib.ca

Rehabilitation, counselling and referral programs provide support to those individuals experiencing difficulties as a result of vision loss. Investment: $5,280

Community Living North Halton

905-878-2337 www.clnh.on.ca

Supports and services for children and adults with special needs. Friday Friends, Saturday Centre and the Drop-In Centre. Investment: $23,750

Distress Centre North Halton

905-877-1211 (no website)

Volunteers provide telephone listening, friendships, agency referrals and crisis intervention services for individuals of all ages who are in distressful or crisis situations.

Investment: $4,500

Distress Centre Oakville

905-849-4541 www.distresscentreoakville.com

As above Investment: $4,500

Food for Life Canada

905-510-5724 www.foodforlife.ca

Collects surplus fresh food from grocery stores and restaurants and delivers to community agencies, low-income neighbourhoods and social housing sites.

Investment: $3,000

Girls Inc. of Halton

905-854-9953 www.girlsinchalton.org

School-based programs for girls, include Discovery Leadership, Operation Smart and Friendly PEERsuasion. "Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold". Investment: $15,460

Grace House

905-844-4772 www.gracehouse.netfirms.com

Residential home for special needs adults. The program helps the residents re-establish themselves through basic life skills training, supportive counselling and social skills development in the group setting. Investment: $2,653

Halton Family Services

905-845-3811 www.haltonfamilyservices.org

Professional counseling for individuals, couples and families experiencing difficulties coping with the demands of daily living. Investment: $37,000

Halton Multicultural Council--NEW FOR 2011

905-842-8807 (Oakville Office)

905-864-4748 (Milton Office) www.halton-multicultural.org

Newcomer youth group enabling teens to gather with other newcomer youth. Weekly meetings cover topics of interest, as well as group fieldtrips to local activities.

Investment: $15,777

Halton Trauma Centre

905-825-3242 www.haltontraumacentre.com

Crisis intervention counselling program for families where child/adolescent sexualized maltreatment has occurred. Professional assessment and treatment for children and youth who have engaged in problematic sexualized behaviours. Investment: $22,500

Hope Place Centres - Halton Recovery House

905-878-1120 www.haltonrecoveryhouse.ca

Client-focused residential recovery program, in a supportive nurturing environment, for men experiencing alcohol and drug dependencies. Investment: $5,500

INFO Milton

905-875-4636 www.milton.ca

Community information on health, human services, child care, community organizations and service clubs. INFO Milton is a partner of Halton Information Providers. Investment: $10,000

John Howard Society--NEW FOR 2011

905-864-1306 www.johnhowardphd.ca

Supportive counseling and workshops for adults and youth, addressing bullying, conflict resolution, emotion management etc. Resource room provides access to phone and computer use to seek employment, housing. Investment: $14,000

Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children--NEW FOR 2011

905-333-5548 www.grievingchildrenlighthouse.org

Bereavement support for children and teens who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling or significant other that impacts their everyday life. Investment: $3,000

Literacy North Halton

905-873-2200 www.literacynh.org

Trained volunteer tutors provide one-to-one instruction to adults who wish to learn to read and write at a higher level. Instruction is provided over a 12-month period and is adaptable to the needs of each individual. Investment: $12,000

Milton Community Resource Centre

905-876-1244 www.mcrc.on.ca

A variety of programs, such as Busy Fingers, Messing Around and Cooking Up a Story, for parents and their children to 6 years of age. Investment: $15,000

Nelson Youth Centres

905-681-2611 www.nelsonyouthcentres.com

Group-based treatment programs for children, youth and their families. Services target children who are experiencing emotional, social, behavioural or learning problems, which result in difficulties. Investment: $12,000

P.O.S.S.E. (Peer Outreach Support Services and Education)

519-853-5908 www.posseproject.ca

Free service providing training, street level outreach, information and support to youth. Project operated by youth for youth between the ages of 15-24. Investment: $16,706

ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids)

905-875-2575 www.rockonline.ca

Children's mental health programs, from toddlers to teenagers: Child and Family, Good Beginnings and Youth Aiding Youth. Investment: $33,850

SAVIS (Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton)

905-875-1555 www.savisofhalton.org

Outreach activities and workshops for youth ages 14 - 19 that are at risk of, or have experienced violence in a personal relationship, including sexual, dating and/or family violence. RSVP, for Deaf Youth at E.C. Drury School for the Deaf in Milton, provides inclusive, diversity programming, where deaf youth can improve skills needed to develop healthy relationships. Investment: $17,500

St. John Ambulance

905-469-9325 www.oakvillesja.com

Therapy Dog Program visits health and long-term care facilities. First Responders Program provides first aid and health care at public events.

Investment: $17,500

STRIDE (Supported Training and Rehabilitation in Diverse Environments)

905-693-4252 www.stride.on.ca

Special needs clients are provided with realistic work environments which allow them to re-establish appropriate work and social skills to support re-entry in the competitive work force. Investment: $4,500

Support & Housing - Halton

905-845-9212 www.shhalton.org

T.E.A.C.H. (Teach, Empower, Advocate for Community Health)

905-693-4252 www.t-e-a-c-h.org

Self-help education centre for adults who presently live with, or have lived with a mental illness. Circle of Care - an ongoing group program for people living with mental health issues. Managing Anxiety and Panic Attacks - educational supportive workshops to assist clients to cope with anxiety and panic. Investment: $18,000

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