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July 06, 2026
1,776 Steps For, and With Community: United Way Greater Toronto Opens Registration for the 2026 CN Tower Climb, Setting a $1.85m Goal
Registration is now open for the 2026 United Way Greater Toronto CN Tower climb which will be held on November 14 and 15. United Way is inviting people from all walks of life, and every fitness level to step up and be connected to a bigger movement – all in support of communities across Peel, Toronto and York region. Last year’s ClimbUP raised a record-breaking $2 million, helping 1.8 million people across the GTA access vital services through our network of over 300 agencies.
Past News Releases & Special Statements
United Way Greater Toronto has appointed Bruce McCuaig as Chair of its Board of Trustees, succeeding Lisa Gonsalves following the Annual Meeting of Members on June 19, 2026.
As residents across the GTA continue to navigate rising living costs and unprecedented economic challenges, United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) is committed to expanding community impact and collective action through this year’s Community Campaign. Greg Lemaich, President & CEO of Polar Asset Management Partners will lead as Campaign Chair, alongside Jana Mosley, President & CEO of Toronto Hydro and Dominique Barker, Corporate Director, who will serve as Co-Chairs of UWGT’s Major Individual Giving Cabinet
Rising occupancy costs over the last decade have left many community organizations in the GTA struggling to afford staying in the neighbourhoods they serve, facing the risk of being displaced or even closed. United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) is committing a second major investment of $2.2 million in capital grants across 14 projects to secure community-owned spaces across the GTA and ensure residents can continue to access essential supports close to home. This round of funding is part of UWGT’s 10-year, $23-million commitment to support community agencies in pushing back against rising costs and helping to create and expand sustainable spaces.
News Releases
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Special Statements
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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.
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.