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Housing, food, employment and mental health. We're addressing the interconnected and complex issues facing our community.

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POVERTY DOESN’T REST, NEITHER DO WE


We’re determined to fight local poverty and its interconnected challenges. From meeting urgent needs to driving innovative solutions for lasting change and a better tomorrow. We are united in our efforts to build a strong, more equitable GTA where everyone can thrive.

SERVING
1.8 MILLION PEOPLE

PROVIDING
650+ PROGRAMS

SUPPORTING
300+ SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES

United Way works together 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. Building community takes community, and together, we will build stronger neighbourhoods for everyone who calls the GTA home — today and for the years to come.


Connecting people to food — and each other  

As too many across our region struggle to put food on the table, United Way is working with partners like Ecosource to address food security and ensure everyone can access the support they need. 

Taking community to new heights

Community Hubs are an important place where people can access support, resources and collaborate with their neighbours, all under one roof!

Partnering to connect with residents

Centennial College journalism students, in partnership with our Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity initiative, share stories with residents about opportunities in the Greater Golden Mile, published in The Toronto Observer.


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What you need to know right now

November 21, 2024

Living Wage Week: Financial stability means living wages

At United Way, we know that the equitable neighbourhoods and communities we work towards are only achievable if people are able to enjoy financial stability along with housing stability, access to services and opportunities to engage in shaping their communities.

July 18, 2024

How two sisters navigated their settlement journey

With hard work and a helping hand from a United Way-funded agency, Muffad and Shenawar built new lives in Canada

June 12, 2024

Keeping neighbourhoods affordable 

United Way Greater Toronto is partnering on supportive housing initiatives and community land trusts to ensure people stay housed

June 03, 2024

“Everything has to start with a stable home” 

A United Way-funded program serving the 2SLGBTQ+ community connected Diana to wraparound support, safe housing and her peers

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