Editor's Picks

United Way Greater Toronto is committed to fighting poverty, improving social conditions and driving systems change to build more equitable communities where everyone has access to the building blocks they need to thrive. Among our most vital partners in this important work are governments at all levels. Indeed, they are key to policy change that can be truly transformative. That’s why this provincial election, we encourage you to make the most of your opportunities to engage and share your thoughts on the issues and solutions that matter to you.

This month, we're talking about our newest program grants, the importance of supporting Black and equity-led organizations during Black History Month and beyond and the priorities we want to see addressed during the 2025 provincial election campaign.

United Way Greater Toronto appoints Heather McDonald as President & CEO, bringing 25+ years of leadership in social services.

This week, we're sharing the work our supporters make possible: expanding emergency shelter, building Community Hubs, enabling community-led projects and more!

We're talking about community spaces, the need for housing supports this winter and recommendations to end intimate partner violence.

Welcome to United Way’s 2024 Gift Guide! It's full of socially conscious goodies from local creators and United Way supported programs.

Last month, United Way Greater Toronto released Essential Spaces: Real (Estate) Solutions to Community Needs. We sat down with Ruth Crammond, Vice President, Community Infrastructure, United Way Greater Toronto, to learn more about the research, its findings, what it means for United Way Greater Toronto – and why it all matters.

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.

This week we're talking about the Toronto Star's special section highlighting the impact of our work, from enabling employment solutions to helping at-risk youth find housing and more.

This week we're talking about community real estate and protecting essential neighbourhood spaces. Any way we can.

United Way Greater Toronto looks back at 20 years of neighbourhood work in community, with community.

This week we're talking about our bold new campaign and the work we're doing to end local poverty and build a strong GTA. Any way we can