How We Help

Learn more about the programs and services we offer to help individuals set goals and to achieve success.

Resource Centre & Activities

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Employment Services & Support

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Niagara's Mobile Closet

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Bike Me Up Niagara

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Welcome to Start Me Up Niagara

At Start Me Up Niagara, we offer services and programs to support people facing significant challenges such as poverty, homelessness, unemployment, disabilities, addictions and mental health issues.

Our goal is to provide opportunities for these individuals to help them increase their level of self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life. Our services range from daily drop in, community lunches, health care, income maximization, arts, garden, and employment development.

Together, we are working to build a community where all are included.

About SMUN   Our Services

  • The compassion and dedication from this team and program is OUTSTANDING! It has made a difference in so many lives already and continues to grow! I love having somewhere to make donations where I know those in need are not being charged and are being supported, unconditionally! THANK YOU!!
    Anonymous
  • Some of the finest veggies around. From our Garden to yours. The tastiest dinners by our fine Kitchen staff! Always fresh, always delicious.
    Paul Shtogryn
  • I am forever grateful for the work that Start Me Up Niagara does, and I cannot thank them enough. Your support and dedication have made a tremendous difference in our lives. Thank you all so much, your assistance is truly appreciated.
    Alicia Harper
  • I lost my husband and since then, day-to-day life has been a struggle. I was 10 years behind with my taxes and getting them done was not going to happen due to the price. I am on CPP with limited income. I found Start Me Up Niagara from a friend who connected me with the tax program. I met Sarah and brought my documents in and got my tax back 1 week later. I am now getting benefits I was missing out on. I am grateful for Start Me Up Niagara and their tax program. Everything was so easy, I will recommend this program to anyone who needs help. Thank you!
    Cindy Shaw
  • The staff are welcoming and work well with community partners. I’ve had a drop-in centre worker work consistently with me over the last few months connecting me with my gateway housing worker and helping me remember my appointments.
    Brendan Butcher

Resource Centre Details

Housing referrals, support and resources for people experiencing or are at risk of homelessness in Niagara. 

 Location

203 Church St., ON L2R 3E8 (Map)

 Weekday Hours

Monday to Friday  |  9:00AM - 12PM, 1PM - 4PM

 Weekend Hours (door service only)

Sunday | 11:15AM to 1:00PM

How To Help

Our dedicated volunteers, donors and supporters are dedicated to our mission to support and provide opportunities for individuals facing hardships in Niagara. ​If you're interested in getting involved, there are many ways to help. 

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News & Updates

Stay connected with the latest news and updates from Start Me Up Niagara. 

2025 Annual General Meeting

2025 Annual General Meeting

Posted Sep 30th, 2025

We had a great time at our 2025 Annual General Meeting. Check out the recording of the meeting.

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Vote for Us! Reader's Choice Awards 2025

Vote for Us! Reader's Choice Awards 2025

Posted Sep 25th, 2025

Support us and our programs by voting for us in the Best of St. Catharines in the Readers' Choice Awards 2025

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A Look Back

A Look Back

Posted Sep 25th, 2025

Take a look back with this slideshow of 25 years worth of Start Me Up Niagara photos. Originally shown at our 2025 AGM.

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Support Our Work

Your donations go directly to frontline service and supports for our participants who experience homelessness and other mental health and addictions issues.

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