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UNITED WAY RAISES $111 MILLION

United Way surpasses its fundraising campaign goal to fight poverty in Peel, Toronto and York Region.

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United in the fight against poverty

From crisis to critical social infrastructure. From blunting the pandemic to building blocks for a better tomorrow, we are united in our efforts to make life more livable for people across Toronto, Peel and York Region.

Three young girls and a after-school program counsellor having fun in the school playground

2 Million
people served

A hand scooping soup into a small bowl

650+
programs provided

A man meeting with an employment counsellor in her office

300 
social service agencies

United Way works in lockstep with local agencies, residents who know their communities best, and donors like you. We design solutions that prioritize the people and places who are being left behind. Now, we are calling on you to join us as we ignite an equitable community recovery where everyone can participate and flourish.


How Serpil got support from a United Way housing program

When Serpil was 15, she didn’t have a place to live and thought she’d end up in the shelter system. Then she found a United Way-supported housing program that provided her with the stability she needed to thrive. 

Congratulations to our Local Leaders

Daniele Zanotti and Dave Leonard pose with employees of EY.

These workplaces and their employees have shown remarkable generosity and commitment to tackling poverty across our region, helping raise a remarkable $111 million.

Take action now to support affordable housing

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Send a message to your elected officials to request they take immediate action on addressing the affordable housing crisis in Ontario, particularly in partnership with the non-profit housing sector. 


March 14, 2024

How social identity data can advance more equitable outcomes in the community services sector

United Way Greater Toronto’s Director of Research, Public Policy and Evaluation offers a closer look at the potential for social identity data (SID) to advance equity.

March 01, 2024

6 ways to make life better for women in the GTA

How do you eliminate gendered poverty? Start by creating smart public policies, like these places around the globe.

February 28, 2024

Empowering the Next Generation of Black Leaders

Highlights from the panel discussion at the Black Leadership and Recognition Breakfast Event about creating more equitable communities.

February 13, 2024

Our Love Letter to Community

This is our love letter to the incredible people, neighbourhoods and communities at the heart of our mission.

December 17, 2023

4 places to donate winter coats in the GTA

These organizations are making sure people who can’t afford cold-weather gear stay warm this winter

November 08, 2023

Ensuring equality across all communities

United Way is filling funding gaps, ensuring local organizations can build capacity and meet the unique needs of the communities they serve.

November 08, 2023

How the power of partnership is building neighbourhoods

United Way’s Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity (ILEO) initiative brings together myriad stakeholders to ensure that future development doesn’t displace residents and reinforce inequality.


November 18, 2022

How Donald K. Johnson is opening doors to giving

His $10-million commitment to United Way is inspiring others to dig deep.


Limitless possibilities for local solutions

Many neighbourhoods in our region are being redesigned or redeveloped. And while this can be good news, we need to ensure that redevelopment does not turn into displacement. United Way is working with community leaders locally to create economic opportunities and ensure that, as the cost of living in redeveloped neighbourhoods goes up, no resident is left behind.

In Rexdale, with Amra Munawar of the Rexdale Community Hub and United Way’s Juneeja Varghese discuss the increase in food insecurity and other issues in the area.

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