Start Me Up Niagara

10/23/2026

BIDDING IS NOW OPEN!

Find a great deal. Make a difference.

From a Niagara Helicopters adventure to Casa Loma and River Lions VIP passes, Bid Me Up is packed with exciting finds!

Every winning purchase supports Start Me Up Niagara and people facing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Treat yourself—or get a head start on Christmas! 🎁

⏰ Bidding closes November 1 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.

👉 StartMeUpNiagara.ca/BidMeUp

10/23/2026

Today, Friday October 23rd the Work Action Centre and the Drop-in Resource Centre will be closed for the day as staff are excited to participate in professional development designed to help us better understand and support our participants through a lens of indigenous lived realties. We will return on Monday October 26th.

10/22/2026

More than 270 employees. Hundreds of pounds of essentials. One incredible show of community support.

Thank you to Royal Bank of Canada ( RBC ) and the employees who packed hygiene items and clothing to support Start Me Up Niagara’s Mobile Closet Free Shopping events throughout the Niagara region.

Your time, teamwork, and generosity helps bring everyday essentials to our neighbours in need. Thank you for showing up for Niagara!

10/21/2026

Last week, a family arrived at one of Mobile Closet's free shopping events after an infestation in their apartment forced them to lose all their clothing.

Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and generous clothing donors, we provided replacement clothing to help the family get back on their feet.

To the volunteers working behind the scenes: THANK YOU.

Your time and compassion make moments like this possible. You are at the heart of Start Me Up Niagara's work.

And to everyone who donates, thank you for helping us turn kindness into support for our neighbours in need.

10/20/2026

Head over to the The Work Action Centre for support in finding your next job!

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10/20/2026

Just 3 days until the BidMeUp Silent Auction opens!

Find a great deal and make a difference in Niagara! Our online silent auction features experiences, gift certificates, and more—with every winning purchase supporting Start Me Up Niagara’s work helping people facing homelessness and housing insecurity.

You might even find the perfect Christmas gift while you’re browsing!

📅 Bidding opens October 23 at 9 a.m.

👀 Take a sneak peek and pick your favourites:
StartMeUpNiagara.ca/BidMeUp

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10/19/2026

A special Thank You to these lovely volunteers. This is what a busy kitchen looks like before a 'PD Day' at school. This awesome team of volunteers, preparing food hampers to go out to families.

10/16/2026

Your next good deed? It’s in the sink.

Start Me Up Niagara is looking for a volunteer dishwasher! Lend a hand behind the scenes and help keep our kitchen moving—one squeaky-clean plate at a time.

Ready to roll up your sleeves? Send us a message to learn more.

10/15/2026

We need your help!
Please consider donating:
Track Pants,
Running Shoes
and Shampoo

Drop off at 203 Church Street. St. Catharines (back door):
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

https://www.startmeupniagara.ca/site/mobile-closet

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

10/14/2026

Hockey fans, this one’s for you!

A signed Bobby Orr jersey is coming to the Bid ME Up Online Auction.

Bidding opens October 23. Make a bid for a piece of hockey history while supporting Start Me Up Niagara’s services across our community.

Browse the auction: StartMeUpNiagara.ca/BidMeUp