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
  • I was able to provide a client with warm clothes when they were being discharged to an emergency shelter during the cold winter months. This client presented at the ED with very little belongings and the mini closet ensured that they were able to be properly clothed when they left. They expressed immense gratitude for this program.
    Anonymous
  • The compassion and dedication from the Mobile Closet team and program is OUTSTANDING! It has made a difference in so many lives already and continues to grow!
    Anonymous
  • Start Me Up is hope for the future. They provide help getting a place to live, help finding work, help getting food and clothes. Without Start Me Up, I would have no chance in life. Everyday I need and use the services here. Thank you!
    Dave Stewart
  • 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

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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