The Reality In The Maritimes
Nearly half of Canadians lack essential literacy skills
Many people are living paycheque to paycheque, or working jobs that don’t meet their needs
Without access to opportunity, the cycle of poverty continues.
New Brunswick
18.9%
of residents have not completed high school or equivalent.
6.3%
of residents are unemployed.
35.6%
of households were financially insecure in 2022.
Nova Scotia
16.8%
of residents have not completed high school or equivalent.
5.6%
of residents are unemployed.
36.2%
of households were financially insecure in 2022.
Prince Edward Island
16.1%
of residents have not completed high school or equivalent.
7.4%
of residents are unemployed.
30.3%
of households were financially insecure in 2022.
What We're Doing
We’re creating pathways to stability and success. That looks like:
Supporting
education, tutoring, and lifelong learning.
Providing
skills, training, and employment readiness programs.
Expanding
access to career development and mentorship.
Strengthening
financial literacy and resilience.
Our Impact in Action
Funding the Saint John Learning Exchange’s BEST (Basic Education & Skills Training) Program
Providing adults with practical skills - from financial literacy to digital training - alongside wrap-around supports that help them move into meaningful jobs, complete education, and find long-term stability.
"They often have a desire to finish their GED or adult high school graduation, and we can certainly help them achieve this, but it’s so much than that. The program helps learners develop personalized goals that can help in so many different areas of their lives."
“I am thrilled to be able to say, from the United Way-funded program I gained employment, and it changed my life. I was fortunate to meet the right people who also believed in me and my abilities, rather than focus on my disabilities.”
Funded Agencies
Removing barriers to build brighter futures.
Your support helps us open doors for individuals and families across the Maritimes.