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What we’re up to right now in community

Here’s a roundup of our latest news and events, including research report launches, community stories and special announcements from United Way. Get an in-depth look at our work on the ground in Peel, Toronto and York Region and learn why your support matters more than ever as we recover and rebuild from the pandemic.

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

July 13, 2024

A closer look at our neighbourhood work in the Weston community

This week we’re talking about our work in the Weston community, the launch of our CN Tower climb, mental health supports and more!

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 08, 2024

Communities where everyone can thrive

This week we’re talking about our work with 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous communities, a new Community Hub and voter engagement.

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

A transformative gift

An equitable recovery from this crisis belongs to all of us. Learn more about how The Barrett Family Foundation’s $2.6 million investment will help United Way scale support for organizations and programs serving Indigenous, Black, and other racialized populations impacted by poverty.

Learn more

2020-21 Annual Report

Read our Annual Report for an overview of our progress, as it pertains to building a better region.

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