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Welcome and thank you for your interest in United Way Greater Toronto.

Here, you’ll find helpful resources, such as our news releases and special statements as well as links to our research reports and work. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us.

Media inquiries:

Joshua McLarnon
Director, Communications
jmclarnon@uwgt.org
(905) 952-7479


December 18, 2024

It Takes a Community: United Way Greater Toronto to invest over $1 million in Jane-Finch

Jane-Finch is going through a transformation as infrastructure and transit investments spur development. Amid this change, United Way Greater Toronto is launching a $1 million Community Action Grant program that is intended to support neighbourhood-focused initiatives. The first round of the $1 million funding is being allocated to seven projects, which address systemic inequities such as employment, community safety and wellbeing, food justice and anti-displacement.

Past News Releases & Special Statements

December 03, 2024

BMO Continues Boosting Community Impact with $1 Million+ Gift to United Way Greater Toronto During Annual Employee Giving Campaign Kick-off

In a critical time for many neighbourhoods across the GTA, where one in four people live in poverty, BMO is proud to announce a $1,050,000 transformational gift to United Way Greater Toronto as part of its ongoing commitment to support programs that offer essential services to communities across Peel, Toronto and York Region.

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.

October 29, 2024

Championing community space and services: United Way Greater Toronto Announces ‘10 in 10’ Community Hubs with $100 Million Commitment

United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) is working towards a more equitable GTA for all with the launch of a new Community Real Estate Initiative and the commitment to raise and invest over $100 million. Funds will support the creation of 10 more community hubs over the next 10 years and the development of new pathways for community organizations to acquire secure and sustainable space.

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News Releases

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What we do

Limitless possibilities for local solutions. This is the work of United Way and our network of 280 agencies across the GTA. Together, we tackle local poverty and related unignorable issues so our friends and neighbours have all the supports they need to thrive.

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Research and reports

Our groundbreaking research allows us to identify and better understand the issues that impact life in our region, helping us develop sound, long-term strategies for tackling systemic and persistent social issues.

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