POVERTY DOESN’T REST, NEITHER DO WE
The GTA is growing fast, and inequality is growing with it.
At United Way Greater Toronto, we’re not sitting back. We’re stepping up — bringing partners together, strengthening local networks and taking bold action.
We connect people to what matters most: food, housing, mental health support and good jobs. These are the building blocks of a decent life — and everyone deserves access.
From urgent relief to long-term change, we’re working alongside frontline agencies, local leaders and residents to build stronger, more equitable neighbourhoods across our region.
And we’re doing it — any way we can.
SERVING
1.8 MILLION PEOPLE
SUPPORTING
300+ SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
PROVIDING
700 PROGRAMS
Bringing vital services closer to home
We invest in a strong social safety net connecting people to food, shelter, good jobs, mental health support and more.
And we’re bringing these services under one roof through our Community Hubs, with plans to build 10 new Hubs across the GTA in the next decade. Because people thrive when support and connection is built into the neighbourhood.
Working together on local solutions
We convene frontline agencies, residents, governments and partners to move fast and solve complex problems — like housing, food insecurity and mental health.
Through innovations like Community Coordination Tables and the Social Medicine Initiative in Parkdale, we’re proving what’s possible when we break silos and build solutions — together.
Investing in a stronger future for our GTA
Community agencies are being priced out of the very neighbourhoods they serve. We’re stepping in to change that.
Through our Community Real Estate Initiative, we’re supporting 100 organizations with the space, funding and tools they need — and laying the groundwork for a stronger, more equitable region for generations to come.
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What you need to know right now
July 12, 2025
Helping youth thrive this summer
This week, we’re talking about youth employment programs, strengthening community hubs, supporting black youth and inclusive employment.
June 14, 2025
Investing $2M to protect what matters most
This week, we’re talking about our new grants to protect community spaces, the importance of stable housing, entrepreneurs in the Greater Golden Mile and more.
May 23, 2025
How Community Coordination Tables create lasting change in neighbourhoods across the GTA
At United Way Greater Toronto, we know that solving poverty and its interconnected issues requires collective action. That’s why we lead Community Coordination Tables, bringing together more than 500 organizations across the GTA to tackle pressing challenges head-on.
This week, we’re introducing our new President & CEO and talking about food insecurity, employment services, local journalism and more.
April 19, 2025
When times get tough, United Way steps up
This week, we’re talking about economic uncertainty, Community Hubs, affordable housing, equitable health systems and more.
April 11, 2025
The rising hunger crisis — and what we’re doing about it
Fighting hunger takes more than food. Here’s how we’re tackling the root causes of food insecurity across the GTA with a community-first approach.
March 15, 2025
Working together to transform the GTA
This week, we’re talking about community kitchens, affordable housing solutions, what to donate to women’s shelters and more.
July 31, 2025
Supporting women on the path to meaningful work
Rakhee arrived in Canada with skills and experience but didn’t know how to get a foot in the door. Through a United Way-supported women’s employment program, she gained the confidence, training and support she needed to build a stable future.
July 24, 2025
Opening doors to stable homes for youth
Stable homes are the foundation for everything else. A United Way-supported program helped Vertex find housing and start building a future.
July 16, 2025
Creating space for youth with disabilities to thrive
A United Way-supported program that helps people with disabilities become entrepreneurs helped Zafeer discover his passion for photography.
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