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Program Funding

Our Program Funding is one of the ways that United Way delivers on its mission to meet urgent and changing needs by strengthening the GTA’s social safety net.

We know that poverty shows up in multiple arenas of life. That’s why these program grants equip community agencies to fight poverty from all sides and respond to evolving needs.

These program grants also reflect the latest evolution in United Way’s funding: Going deeper into places where poverty is concentrated, and strengthening our investments in organizations that are Indigenous, Black, and equity-led, focused and serving. See below for our currently funded Program agencies. For information on other United Way investments, please see Investing in Community.

Agency NameProgram NameGeography
2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations2-Spirit Multigeneration ProgramToronto
Abiona CentreCommunity Housing Support for Adolescent MothersToronto
Aboriginal Legal ServicesGiiwedin Anang Program ManagerPeel Region, Toronto
ACCES EmploymentConstruction and ManufacturingPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
ACCES EmploymentIT Upskilling for NewcomersPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
ACCES EmploymentCareers for Immigrant WomenPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
ACCES EmploymentHire DirectPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Afri-Can FoodBasketBlack Food Access ProgramToronto
Albion Neighbourhood ServicesAlbion ACCESS CentreToronto, York Region
Albion Neighbourhood ServicesChildren’s Program- BGC Albion ClubToronto
Albion Neighbourhood ServicesYouth Programs-BGC Albion ClubToronto
Alzheimer Society of York RegionThe DAY Centre (Day Centre for Alzheimer’s in York Region)York Region
AmadeuszThe Education ProgramToronto
Anishnawbe Health TorontoEnhanced Circle of CarePeel Region, Toronto
Art StartsJr. Creative LabsToronto
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
BALANCE for Blind AdultsSupport for blind and partially sighted adults seeking employmentPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services (BCS)Youth Well-Being: Arts, Culture and WellnessToronto, York Region
Bernard Betel Centre for Creative LivingCreative Living Adult Day ProgramToronto, York Region
Bernard Betel Centre for Creative LivingRussian Golden Age Cultural ProgramToronto, York Region
BGC Dovercourt ClubOpportunities for Children & YouthToronto
BGC PeelCentres & ConnectionsPeel Region
BGC St. Alban’s ClubChildren’s After-school ProgramToronto, York Region
BGC St. Alban’s ClubChildrens Summer CampToronto, York Region
BGC St. Alban’s ClubYouthToronto
BGC Toronto KiwanisChildren’s ServicesToronto
BGC Toronto KiwanisYouth ServicesToronto
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of TorontoBig Brother Big Sister ProgramToronto
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of TorontoIn-School Mentoring ProgramToronto
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York Inc.Peel Region’s Community Based One-to-One Mentoring ProgramPeel Region
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York Inc.York Region’s Group Mentoring ProgramYork Region
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York Inc.Peel Region’s Group Mentoring ProgramPeel Region
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York Inc.York Region’s One-to-One Mentoring ProgramYork Region
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York Inc.Peel Region’s School-Based One-to-One Mentoring ProgramPeel Region
Black CAPACB PHA Mental Health and Wellness ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Black Creek Community Health CentreCommunity Support NavigationToronto
Black Health AllianceTHRIVE –  Strengthening Integrated Health and Social Supports for Black communitiesPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Blue DoorBridging Gaps with Construct: An Inclusive Employment Program by Blue DoorPeel Region, York Region
Blue DoorKevin’s Place Youth Emergency Housing Services and Supports ProgramYork Region
Blue DoorLeeder Place Family Emergency Housing Services and Supports ProgramYork Region
Blue DoorPorter Place Men’s Emergency Housing Services and Supports ProgramYork Region
Building Multicultural CommunitiesEmpowerMePeel Region
Building Multicultural CommunitiesHOME: House, Opportunity, Mental Health, and EmpowermentPeel Region
Building UpBuilding Up – Expansion to Peel RegionPeel Region, Toronto
AgencyProgramGeography
CAFCAN Social Services (Caribbean African Canadian Social Services)Minding OUR MindsPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
CAFCAN Social Services (Caribbean African Canadian Social Services)Lift As We Rise (LAWR)Toronto
CAFCAN Social Services (Caribbean African Canadian Social Services)Ouch! That HurtsToronto
Caledon Meals on WheelsSenior Wellness ProgramPeel Region
Caledon\Dufferin Victim ServicesVictim Crisis Assistance & Referral ServicePeel Region
Canadian Centre for Housing RightsCapacity Building and Education on the Right to Housing in York and Peel RegionsPeel Region, York Region
CAYR Community ConnectionsLiving HIV+ in York Region/Community BuildingYork Region
Cecil Community CentreHousing, and Community SupportsToronto
Cedar CentreClinical ProgramYork Region
Change Lab – Ontario for AllOntario for AllPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
CHATS-Community & Home Assistance to SeniorsHoarding and Decluttering Supports (Operating as Tenancy Risk Reduction Services – TRRS)York Region
CHATS-Community & Home Assistance to SeniorsDiverse Seniors Outreach ProgramToronto, York Region
Child Development InstituteStart Right Social Skills (SRSS)Toronto
Child Development InstituteMothers In Mind (MIM)Toronto
Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre2SLGBTQIA+ Youth SupportsToronto
Christie Ossington Neighbourhood CentreCONC Children’s ProgramsToronto
Christie Refugee Welcome CentreAfter-School Literacy, Music and Fitness Program for Homeless Refugee ChildrenToronto
CMHA Peel DufferinIncome Security: System Navigation & Advocacy – Peel Outreach TeamPeel Region
CMHA Peel DufferinTransitional Aged Youth InitiativePeel Region
CMHA York Region & South SimcoeYouth WellnessYork Region
CMHA York Region & South SimcoeFamily Education & SupportYork Region
CNIB FoundationCNIB Next GenerationPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
CNIB FoundationOne to One SupportPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
CNIB FoundationCNIB Wellness ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
College-Montrose Children’s PlaceGooch Family Resource ProgramToronto
CommunitiCare HealthAdult Day ProgramToronto
CommunitiCare HealthElderly Persons CentreToronto
CommunitiCare HealthIn Home Support for SeniorsToronto
Community Family Services of OntarioCounselling & Mental Health Services for Individuals & Families of the Asian CommunityPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Community Family Services of OntarioCrisis Intervention & Transitional Support for Individuals & Families of the Asian Community Affected by Domestic Abuse Peel Region, Toronto, York Region
Community Family Services of OntarioGroup and Community Programs for Individuals & Families of the East Asian CommunityPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Community Living Central YorkHealth and Wellness ProgramYork Region
Community Living GeorginaCommunity Outreach ProgramYork Region
CultureLink Settlement and Community ServicesActive and Connected SeniorsToronto
CultureLink Settlement and Community ServicesParkdale Community Information ProgramToronto
CultureLink Settlement and Community ServicesSkills for Youth SuccessToronto
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
DEEN Support ServicesIndependent Living Peer Support Network Program for Racialized Persons with Disabilities (ILPSN)Peel Region, Toronto, York Region
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto408 Helpline and Caller ReassurancePeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Distress Centres of Greater TorontoMultilingual Distress LinesPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Distress Centres of Greater TorontoSurvivor Support ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family ServicesMental Health SupportPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Eastview Neighbourhood Community CentreChildren’s ProgramToronto
Eastview Neighbourhood Community CentreNewcomers & Seniors ServicesToronto
Eastview Neighbourhood Community CentreYouth on the MoveToronto
EcosourceThe Mississauga Garden Access Partnership ProjectPeel Region
EFRY Hope and Help for WomenBuilding Resiliency in GirlsPeel Region
EFRY Hope and Help for WomenCourt LiaisonPeel Region
EFRY Hope and Help for WomenEmpowering Against ExploitationPeel Region
ENAGB-Indigenous Youth AgencyENAGB Youth DevelopmentToronto
Epilepsy TorontoAdult Epilepsy Support ProgramToronto
Epilepsy TorontoEpilepsy Employment Support Program (EES)Toronto
Epilepsy TorontoSeizing Opportunities for ChildrenToronto
Ernestine’s Women’s ShelterChild and Youth ProgramToronto
Ernestine’s Women’s ShelterCounselling Program and CookToronto
Ernestine’s Women’s ShelterHousing and Mental Health and Harm ReductionToronto
ESS Support ServicesAdult Day ServicesPeel Region, Toronto
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Family DayEarly Learning and Parenting-Flemingdon ParkToronto
Family DayHome Work Plus (HWP)York Region
Family Education CentreParents as Partners ProgramPeel Region
Fife HouseLinkage to Care – Increasing access to HIV supports for racialized/BIPOC PHAs (People living with HIV/AIDS)Toronto
Fred Victor CentreMoss Park and Regent Park Food SecurityToronto
Fred Victor CentreThe Integrated Housing Help TeamToronto
Friends of RubyFriends of Ruby Youth ServicesToronto
Frontlines TorontoProperty Management Future Education and Employment Track (F.E.E.T)Toronto
Frontlines TorontoOn the Frontlines of Food SecurityToronto
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Girls Inc. of York RegionChippewas of Georgina Island First Nations Reservation Youth Leadership ProgramsYork Region
Girls Inc. of York RegionGirls Inc. of York Region’s Leadership Programs for GirlsYork Region
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Haven TorontoCounselling – Mental Health and Addictions SupportsToronto
Haven TorontoHousing and Housing SupportsToronto
Horizons for YouthShelter ProgramToronto
Hospice GeorginaReaching beyond Limitations, to living your best life!York Region
Human EndeavourHOPE – Healthy Outcomes of Preventive EngagementsYork Region
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Inn From the ColdGetting Ahead in a Just Gettin’ By World ProgramYork Region
International Development and Relief FoundationWomen in Tech: Disrupting the AlgorithmToronto
Interval House Inc.Community Programs – Building Economic Self-Sufficiency (BESS)Toronto
Islamic Society of North America – CanadaYouth HubPeel Region
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Jericho Youth ServicesAfter School ProgramYork Region
Jessie’s, The June Callwood Centre For Young WomenParenting and Early YearsToronto
Jessie’s, The June Callwood Centre For Young WomenCounselling & Mental WellnessToronto, York Region
Jewish Russian Community Centre of OntarioJRCC Furniture Depot (FD)Toronto, York Region
Job SkillsEmployment Settlement and Case ManageYork Region
John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-DufferinCommunity Counselling ProgramPeel Region
John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-DufferinEviction Prevention ProgramPeel Region
John Howard Society of York RegionReintegration ProgramYork Region
Jumpstart Refugee TalentRefugee Talent HubPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Knights TableCecil’s KitchenPeel Region
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
La Passerelle – Intégration et Développement ÉconomiqueVers une inclusion réussiePeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Labour Education CentreTradelinx Wrap Around ServicesToronto
Lady Ballers CampLBC Eco Power Electrical Apprenticeship Training & Employment ProgramPeel Region, Toronto
Learning Centre for GeorginaRise Up for EquityYork Region
Learning Disabilities Association of Peel RegionAcademic Support and Skills for Living for Neurodiverse Youth and FamiliesPeel Region
Learning Disabilities Association of York-SimcoeResource CenterYork Region
LOFT Community ServicesTransgender ProgramToronto
Lumenus Community ServicesStrong Start: Early Parenting ProgramToronto
Lumenus Community ServicesThe StudioToronto
Lumenus Community ServicesTransitional Age Youth CounsellingToronto
AgencyProgramRegion
M.I.N.D. Program Moving in New Directions Inc.Community Meal ProgramToronto
Madison Community ServicesThe RISE ProgramToronto
Maggie’s Toronto Sex Workers Action ProjectParenting Program Toronto
Malton Black Development AssociationStepping Stones to Employment, Connections and SustainabilityPeel
March of Dimes CanadaPaving the Path to Work – TorontoToronto
March of Dimes CanadaPaving the Path to Work – PeelPeel
Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence against Women and ChildrenCommunity Safety ProgramToronto
MIAG Centre for Diverse Women & FamiliesBridge to Employment for WomenPeel
MIAG Centre for Diverse Women & FamiliesEthno-cultural Communities Well-beingPeel
Migrant Workers Alliance for ChangeMigrant Support Line and Peer Support Network GTA / Region-wide
Miles Nadal Jewish Community CentreEveryday Friends and Everyday FamiliesToronton-wide
Moeen Centre for the Physically Disabled and Developmentally ChallengedWorkABLE – Employment Program Toronto
Moorelands Community ServicesMoorelands CampToronto
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Native Canadian Centre of TorontoA Place for Building Our FamiliesToronto
Nellie’sEnd Violence and Abuse (E.V.A.)Toronto
Nellie’sHer ShareToronto
Nellie’sWomen on the Move (“WOM”)Toronto
Newcomer Centre of PeelStronger Parents, Stronger Community ProjectPeel Region
Nia Centre For The ArtsThe Pull UpToronto
North York Harvest Food BankLeadership In LogisticsPeel Region, Toronto
North York Harvest Food BankFoodReachToronto
North York Seniors CentreWrap Around Support ServicesToronto, York Region
North York Women’s ShelterTrauma Counselling and Restorative Healing for Women, Children and YouthPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
NPowerInclusive Digital Upskilling InitiativePeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Ontario Nonprofit NetworkPolicy advocacy for thriving communities: strengthening nonprofit policy advocacy for an equitable economy and inclusive societyToronto
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Park People / Amis des parcsSparking ChangeToronto
Parya Trillium FoundationParya’s Inclusive Community ServiceToronto, York Region
Peacebuilders CanadaStudent Family Empowerment ProjectPeel Region, Toronto
Peel Senior LinkCreditvale Mills Community Wellness Hub Sustainability InitiativePeel Region
Progress PlaceWeston/Mount Dennis Community CollaborativeToronto
PWA TorontoPeer Navigation Support for Newcomer PHAsToronto
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Reconnect Community Health ServicesHealth and Wellness Centre for SeniorsToronto
REST CentresScaling Program Delivery and Management for Homeless and At-risk BIPOC YouthPeel Region
REST CentresTransitional Housing Support for Black and At-Risk YouthPeel Region
Rexdale Community Health CentreSteps to Excellence Program (STEP)Toronto
Rexdale Community HubRexdale Community Grocery MarketToronto
Riverdale Immigrant Women’s CentreFood Service and Hospitality Training (FSHT)Toronto
Routes Connecting CommunitiesConnecting Seniors – GeorginaYork Region
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Scadding Court Community CentreSteps to LearningToronto
Scarborough Women’s CentreSupporting women in transition: Counselling programToronto
SEAS CentreCommunity WellnessToronto
Senior Persons Living ConnectedJoin the SCENE – Seniors and Caregivers Enabling Neighbourhood EmpowermentToronto, York Region
Senior Services NetworkRISE for Seniors (Reducing Isolation and Social Exclusion)Toronto, York Region
Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP)Horticulture, Animal, and Recreational Therapeutic (HART) ProgramPeel Region
Sistering-A Woman’s Place24/7 Safe Space – Drop-inToronto
Sistering-A Woman’s PlaceHarm Reduction ProgramToronto
Skills Upgrading CentreLearn, Work, Succeed (LWS)York Region
SMILE CanadaSMILE’s Independent Living ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Somali Women and Children’s Support NetworkYouth LoungeToronto
Somali Women and Children’s Support NetworkYouth Moving Beyond the Criminal Justice SystemToronto
South Asian Autism Awareness CentreCaregiver Skills TrainingToronto
South Asian Autism Awareness CentreLiving and LearningToronto
South Asian Legal Clinic Of OntarioSupporting Low-Income Racialized People Facing Gender-Based ViolencePeel Region, Toronto, York Region
South Asian Women’s CentreSupporting South Asian women cope with Post Pandemic Gender Based ViolencePeel Region, Toronto, York Region
South Riverdale Community Health CentreConnected Seniors, Connected CommunityToronto
South Riverdale Community Health CentreSystems Support and Navigation for Racialized SeniorsToronto
St. Leonard’s Place PeelRecreational Therapy ProgramPeel Region
StepStones for YouthStepStones’ Youth Homelessness Prevention ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
StepStones for YouthStepStones Youth Education Mentorship ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Stolen From AfricaThe Level Up Project: Knowledge, Voice, ActionToronto
Stop Community Food Centre (The)Community Action ProgramToronto
Street HavenAddiction, Mental Health, and Outreach ServicesToronto
Street HavenShelter ServicesToronto
Street HealthCommunity, Health, Education & Co-ordinating Kits (CHECK)Toronto
Success Beyond LimitsSBL School-Year ProgramToronto
Success Beyond LimitsSBL Summer ProgramToronto
Sunshine Centres for SeniorsSt. James Town Seniors ProgramToronto
Sunshine Centres for SeniorsSunshine Centres at Sackville & DavenportToronto
Surrey PlaceParenting Enhancement Program (PEP) – Early InterventionPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family CentreCommunity Connected ProgramToronto
Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family CentreSchool-age ProgramToronto
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
TAIBU Community Health CentreBlack Wellness Policy Development ProjectPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Toronto Community Benefits NetworkBuilding Diversity Through Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs)Peel Region, Toronto, York Region
The Centre For Spanish-Speaking PeoplesNewcomer Settlement ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
The Centre For Spanish-Speaking PeoplesWomen’s ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
The DamMeadowvale Drop-inPeel Region
The Housing Help CentreMultilingual Multicultural Settlement and Integration from victims of violenceToronto
The Journey Neighbourhood CentreHealthy CommunitiesPeel Region
The Reading PartnershipKids ReadTOPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
The Reading PartnershipReading Partnership for ParentsPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
The RedwoodResident Services ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
The RedwoodWomen in Trades and TechnologyPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
The Remix ProjectProfessional Arts Training ProgramToronto
Thunder Woman Healing Lodge SocietyNiigaan M’NikengToronto
Times Change Women’s Employment ServiceDigital Training CentrePeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Times Change Women’s Employment ServiceWorkforce Training ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Toronto and Region Conservation AuthorityBuilding a Healthy Connected BramaleaPeel Region
Toronto Centre for Community Learning & DevelopmentImmigrant Women Integration ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)TRIEC Mentoring PartnershipPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
TransCare Community Support ServicesAdult Day ProgramToronto
TransCare Community Support ServicesSenior TransportationToronto
Transition House Inc.Transition HouseToronto, York Region
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Unison Health and Community ServicesGreen MarketsToronto
University SettlementMiddle YearsToronto
University SettlementSettlementToronto
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
VHA Home HealthCareSafer Spaces: Hoarding SupportToronto
VHA Home HealthCareConnected Families: Parenting SupportToronto
VHA Home HealthCareHelping Hands: Home Support for FamiliesToronto
Victim Services of PeelCrisis InterventionPeel Region
Victim Services of PeelSAFE in PeelPeel Region
Victim Services of York Region IncCrisis Intervention ProgramYork Region
Vita Community Living Services and Mens Sana Families for Mental HealthMens Sana Day ProgramToronto, York Region
Vitanova FoundationWomen’s Addiction Treatment ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Volunteer MBCPeel SERVES (Socioeconomic Resilience through Volunteering and Everyone Succeeds)  Peel Region
Volunteer TorontoCommunity Engagement  Toronto
Volunteer TorontoEngaging OrganizationsToronto
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Wigwamen IncorporatedNishaabeaadzowin (Native Way of Life)Toronto
Women’s Centre of York RegionMaking ChangesYork Region
Women’s Habitat of EtobicokeHousing Support ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Women’s Habitat of EtobicokeWomen’s Support ProgramPeel Region, Toronto, York Region
Women’s Health In Women’s HandsCounselling and Connections for Racialized WomenToronto
Workers’ Action CentreBuilding Stronger Community Voice For ChangeToronto, York Region
Agency NameProgram NameGeography
Yonge Street MissionCommunity Capacity Building through entrepreneurship (as piloted with the Women’s Development Network) Toronto
York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and FamiliesCommunity OutreachYork Region
York Region Food NetworkSeeds For ChangeYork Region
York Region Food NetworkYork Region Food CouncilYork Region
Your Support Services NetworkCommunity OutreachYork Region
Youth Assisting YouthOne to One Youth Mentoring ProgramToronto, York Region
Youth Without ShelterEmergency ProgramPeel Region, Toronto
Youth Without ShelterLife Skills ProgramPeel Region, Toronto
Youth Without ShelterStay In School ProgramPeel Region, Toronto