How We Help

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

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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

  • This is to express my gratitude for all the time and resources you spent helping me secure a job. My family and I are forever grateful for your guidance, care, and patience throughout these very difficult seven months without a job. Hopefully, this Job will be the beginning of greater opportunities.
    Innocent
  • 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
  • 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
  • The team at the Work Action Centre were a pleasure to work with. We had a diverse group of applicants and will definitely be moving forward with second interviews.
    - Employer
  • 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. 

Coldest Night of the Year aims to raise $175,000

Coldest Night of the Year aims to raise $175,000

Posted Jan 3rd, 2025 in In The News

Source: Posted in the St. Catharines Standard on Jan. 3rd 2025 by Matt Barker. Start Me Up Niagara will host the fundraising walk in downtown St. Catharines in late February.

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Chronic homelessness rising in Niagara: report

Chronic homelessness rising in Niagara: report

Posted Jan 3rd, 2025 in In The News

Source: Posted in the St. Catharines Standard on Jan. 2nd 2025 by Allan Benner. While data is still being analyzed to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in Niagara, a preliminary report shows more people here are remaining homeless longer.

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Holiday Meal Schedule

Holiday Meal Schedule

Posted Dec 18th, 2024

The Holiday Meal Schedule for 2024

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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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