Start Me Up Niagara is an inclusive and supportive community that helps the people that need it most.
Our resource centre is open 5 days a week and provides wrap around services, from food and transportation, to clothing and employment to onsite medical supports.
We provide these services and more to individuals facing significant life challenges with the aim to help stabilize, participate and grow.
Start Me Up Niagara is an inclusive and supportive community that helps the people that need it most.
Our resource centre is open 5 days a week and provides wrap around services, from food and transportation, to clothing and employment to onsite medical supports.
We provide these services and more to individuals facing significant life challenges with the aim to help stabilize, participate and grow.
Learn more about the programs and services we offer to help individuals set goals and to achieve success.
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.
Housing referrals, support and resources for people experiencing or are at risk of homelessness in Niagara.
203 Church St., ON L2R 3E8 (Map)
Monday to Friday | 9:00AM - 12PM, 1PM - 4PM
Sunday | 11:15AM to 1:00PM
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.
Stay connected with the latest news and updates from Start Me Up Niagara.
Start Me Up Niagara is a step closer to moving into its new home as construction moves into the final stages of the Church Street location. The agency, which offers help to people who have low-income, are food insecure and experiencing homelessness, sold its previous location at 17 Gale Cres., in St. Catharines after accessibility issues became a concern.
Start Me Up Niagara (SMUN) recently moved from its home of more than 14 years at 17 Gale Cres. due to accessibility issues. The move came a month after SMUN had originally planned to leave the old site but was stymied due to permitting issues to complete construction at 211 Church St. “What we’ve done is we’ve moved all our programs into 203 Church St., with the resource centre at the front and employment in the back, and housing in one of the side offices,” Dumas said.
Welcome back, dear readers! It's that time of year again when we lace up our boots, bundle up, and step into the chilly embrace of winter for a cause that warms the heart—the Coldest Night of the Year St. Catharines. If you've been with us in the past, you know the feeling of community, camaraderie, and the immense impact we make together. For those new to the journey, get ready for an adventure that goes beyond the frosty air.
