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

  • Our shelter serves 26 clients dealing with homelessness. A relief during such a stressful time as this can be the camaraderie that sports offers. The guys gather in our shelter lounge during Superbowl Season. The excitement absolutely pours out of our lounge! Toolbox Niagara multiplied this enjoyment many times over with their donation of snacks. Thanks Toolbox Niagara for thinking of us, coordinating, and donating! You really gave our guys a Superbowl to remember.
    Salvation Army
  • 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 Resource Centre staff member conected me to a worker who helped me attend a viewing in a supportive living building where I now have three meals a day, proved access to a shower and bathroom and my own room. During this process I was able to put my well-being and mental health first and I am now connected with a brain injury support and will be taking part in recreational activities. I will always be grateful to have supports from SMUN.
    Kathy M.
  • For the past six years, I have been Wayne's patron. He is unfailingly skillful as a techie, and he charges reasonable prices for new bikes. Moreover, he is good humored and welcoming. Bike Me Up is a positive, important aspect of St. Catharines. I assert the lion's share of the credit rests on Wayne's shoulders.
    Victor Fic

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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