University of Ottawa's United Way Student Association

The United Way Student Association will be partnering for a second year with the Evelyn Horne Youth Women’s Shelter to continue on with the LeadHer initiative with the second chapter: She Could So She Did. With guest speakers and activity filled events, our initiative is to encourage these women to achieve for the best.

United Way is looking for 2 new members that want to join our exec team in making this initiative a reality! If you are interested, email [email protected]
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L'Association Des Étudiants Centraide de L'Université d'Ottawa s'associera pour une deuxième année avec le refuge pour les jeunes femmes à Evelyn Horne sur le deuxième chapitre du projet LeadHer: 'She Could So She Did'. Avec des conférenciers invités et des activités, notre initiative est pour encourager ces femmes à atteindre le meilleur.

Nous cherchons 2 nouveaux membres qui veulent se joindre à notre équipe! Si vous êtes intéressé, email [email protected]

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In honor of National Cupcake Day, our association hosted a cupcake making event at a local shelter! The results were delicious:

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When my family arrived as refugees from Iraq in 2002, we did not have any money for anything but the necessities. It was Ottawa’s social programs that helped us survive our first winter, be able to buy school supplies and to put food on the table.

Through my experiences, I was inspired to create the Cuts For Kids Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that provides free haircuts to underprivileged children in Ottawa. Living as a low-income child, I felt like an outsider in my school. My clothes were different, my hair was different, and so I was treated differently. My family’s financial situation then became an issue that affected my self-esteem and well-being. Every child should be provided with equal opportunities to succeed and I want to make sure that these children know that someone is taking time out of their day to show them that they are cared for.

… In the end, it doesn’t take a lot to make our children feel loved. Ibrahim Musa

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A few of our UWSA members wrapping gifts at today's Christmas Fair!

The LeadHer Initiative hosted its 3rd activity this month. Thanks Little Ray's Reptile Zoo for your fun and informative presentation!

Want to get involved with the Campagne Centraide UOttawa United Way Campaign? Check out the poster below for details!

UWSA has been practicing models for their upcoming origami workshop! Thanks Yuhan Lee, President of the UOttawa Origami club for lending us your nimble fingers!

For our October event, the LeadHer Initiative organized a self defense and safety awareness workshop. Thank you WISE / IFSE for your contribution! Be sure to check out their page as they have a bunch of amazing events coming up!

Su***de prevention and youth mental health are causes that greatly concerns our community. Find out about the Kaleidoscope of Hope gala happening this Saturday and other ways you can contribute. Link : http://kaleidoscopeofhope.ca/

Kaleidoscope of Hope The Kaleidoscope of Hope Gala is a focused initiative to raise money in support of youth mental health.

We can't wait to see the final product! Quelle belle initiative!

Project Cold Days | Awesome Ottawa October’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to Stephen R. Coleman, to support the completion of a documentary about homelessness during the cold Ottawa winter.