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Money raised through a United Way campaign stays in the community that it was raised in. Members of the Community Impact Council – all volunteers, make the

decision of where to invest the funds.

Over

60safe and engaging

programs were offered for youth

in a 10 month period

All that kids can be

OrganizatiOn: Clearwater Secondary Schoolwhere the funding is gOing: Healthy Living Coordinator

Percentage of total investments which

support All that kids can be

The HEALTHY LIVING COORDINATOR coordinates services and programs for youth and seniors in the community. United Way funding increased the Healthy Living Coordinator’s hours to allow for lunch and after school programming keeping kids and adults in Clearwater active. Funding also goes towards youth who are facing barriers to participate in team sports.

88%of little buddies

showed improved literacy skills

OrganizatiOn: Big Brothers, Big Sisterswhere the funding is gOing: In-School Mentoring

The IN-SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM provides students grades K–7 with a role model and a friend to talk to and share experiences with. Children who spend time with a mentor gain confidence, acquire new skills and competencies and develop an enhanced capacity to care for others. This program has been shown to dramatically increase attendance and social interaction in school.

$23,000

Healthy people, strong communities

Percentage of total investments which support Healthy people, strong communities

OrganizatiOn: Yellowhead Community Serviceswhere the funding is gOing: Dutch Lake Community Centre

Over

30programs and services will be

offered out of the Community Centre

Through a partnership between the District of Clearwater and Yellowhead Community Services the DUTCH LAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE will serve as a community hub in Clearwater. It will be a dedicated community space offering programming for youth, seniors and families where they can connect, learn together, form new friendships, and feel a part of the community.

2013 North thompsoN INVEstmENt rEport