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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.

AgencyProgramRegion
2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations2-Spirit Trauma-Informed Harm Reduction ApproachToronto
Aboriginal Legal ServicesDreams From Growing Children Parenting ProgramToronto
ACCES EmploymentConstruction Trades ProgramGTA / Region-wide
ACCES EmploymentIT Upskilling for NewcomersGTA / Region-wide
ACCES EmploymentSTART (START – Customer Care Careers for Immigrant Women)Toronto
AchevnetWORKS PeelPeel
Afri-Can FoodBasketBlackFoodTorontoToronto
Albion Neighbourhood ServicesYouth Programs- BGC Albion ClubToronto
Albion Neighbourhood ServicesChildren’s Program- BGC Albion ClubToronto
Albion Neighbourhood ServicesAlbion Access/Social ServicesToronto
Alzheimer Society of York RegionThe DAY Centre (Day Centre for Alzheimer’s in York Region) York
AmadeuszThe Education ProgramToronto
Anishnawbe Health TorontoEnhanced Circle of CareToronto, Peel Region,York Region,GTA/Region-wide
Art StartsUrban ArtsToronto
AgencyProgramRegion
Balance for Blind AdultsSupport for blind and partially sighted adults seeking employmententGTA / Region-wide
Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services (BCS)Youth Well-Being: Arts, Culture and WellnessToronto
Bernard Betel CentreRussian Golden Age Cultural ProgramToronto
Bernard Betel CentreCreative Living Adult Day ProgramToronto
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel | YorkGroup Mentoring ProgramPeel
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel | YorkCommunity-Based One-to-One Mentoring Program Peel
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel | YorkSchool-Based One-to-One Mentoring ProgramPeel
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel | YorkOne-to-One MentoringYork
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel | YorkGroup MentoringYork
Big Brothers Big Sisters of TorontoIn-School Mentoring ProgramToronto
Big Brothers Big Sisters of TorontoBig Brother Big Sister ProgramToronto
Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood CentreYouth Development InitiativeToronto
Black CAPACB PHA Mental Health and Wellness ProgramToronto
Black Creek Community Health CentreHealth & Wellness NavigatorToronto
Black Health AllianceThrive – Social ServiceGTA / Region-wide
Blue Door Support ServicesPorter Place Men’s Emergency Housing Services and Supports ProgramogramYork
Blue Door Support ServicesLeeder Place Family Emergency Housing Services and Supports ProgramrogramYork
Blue Door Support ServicesKevin’s Place Youth Emergency Housing Services and Supports ProgramrogramYork
Boys and Girls Club of PeelCentres & ConnectionsPeel
Brampton 9235 Outreach Corporation O/A Knights TableCecil’s KitchenPeel
Brampton Caledon Community LivingUnited Way Community Connections ProjectPeel
Brampton Multicultural Centre (BMC)Enriching LivesPeel
Building UpIncreased Case Management and Wrap-around SupportsToronto, GTA / Region-wide
AgencyProgramRegion
Caledon Meals on WheelsSeniors Social & Wellness Programs (formerly known as Congregate Dining)Peel
Caledon\Dufferin Victim ServicesVictim Crisis Assistance & Referral ServicePeel
Canadian Mental Health Association Peel DufferinTransitional Aged Youth InitiativePeel
Canadian Mental Health Association Peel DufferinIncome Security: System Navigation & Advocacy – Peel Outreach TeamPeel
Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region BranchFamily Education & SupportYork
Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region BranchYouth WellnessYork
Caribbean African Canadian Social Services Inc.Minding Our MindsToronto
Caribbean African Canadian Social Services Inc.Leaders In Partnership Toronto
Caribbean African Canadian Social Services Inc.Ouch! That HurtsToronto
CAYR Community ConnectionsLiving HIV+ in York Region/Community BuildingYork
Cecil Community Centre“Breaking Barriers” In Kensington-ChinatownToronto
Cedar CentreClinical ProgramYork, Georgina Island First Nation
Canadian Centre for Housing RightsCapacity Building and Education on the Right to Housing in York and Peel Regions Peel, York
Change Lab – Ontario for AllOntario for AllGTA / Region-wide
CHATS – Community & Home Assistance to SeniorsDiverse Seniors Outreach Program York
CHATS – Community & Home Assistance to SeniorsHoarding and Decluttering Supports (Operating as Tenancy Risk Reduction Services – TRRS)York
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
CNIBChildren and Youth, One to One Support, Peer and Recreation GroupsGTA / Region-wide
College-Montrose Children’s PlaceGooch Family Resource ProgramToronto
Community Family Services of Ontario1:1 Counselling & Mental Health Services for Individuals & Families of the East Asian CommunityGTA / Region-wide
Community Family Services of OntarioCrisis Intervention & Transitional Support for Individuals & Families of the East Asian Community Affected by Domestic AbuseGTA / Region-wide
Community Family Services of OntarioGroup and Community Programs for Individuals & Families of the East Asian CommunityGTA / Region-wide
Community Living Central YorkMental/Physical health of the individuals in our Supported Individuals Living Program (SIL)York
Community Living GeorginaCommunity Outreach ProgramYork
CultureLink Settlement and Community ServicesActive and Connected Seniors Toronto
CultureLink Settlement and Community ServicesParkdale Community Information ProgramToronto
CultureLink Settlement and Community ServicesSkills for Youth Success Toronto
CyberEquality Inc. o/a Free Geek TorontoEmployment Social EnterpriseToronto
AgencyProgramRegion
DEEN Support ServicesIndependent Living Peer Support Network Program for Racialized Persons with Disabilities (ILPSN)Peel
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto408 Helpline and Caller ReassuranceGTA / Region-wide
Distress Centres of Greater TorontoSurvivor Support ProgramGTA / Region-wide
Distress Centres of Greater TorontoMultilingual Distress Lines/Elder AbusePeel
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family ServicesMental Health SupportYork
Dovercourt Boys and Girls ClubOpportunities for Children & Youth Toronto
AgencyProgramRegion
East York Meals on WheelsHalal Meals on WheelsToronto
Eastview Neighbourhood Community CentreYouth on the MoveToronto
Eastview Neighbourhood Community CentreChildren’s ProgramToronto
Eastview Neighbourhood Community CentreNewcomers & Seniors ServicesToronto
EcosourceThe Mississauga Garden Access Partnership Project Peel
Eden Food for ChangeCulinary Employment training for people with barriers to employmentPeel
EFRY Hope and Help for WomenBuilding Resiliency in GirlsPeel
EFRY Hope and Help for WomenCourt Liaison Peel
EFRY Hope and Help for WomenEmpowering Against ExploitationPeel
Epilepsy TorontoEpilepsy Employment Support Program (EES)Toronto
Epilepsy TorontoAdult Epilepsy Support ProgramToronto
Epilepsy TorontoSeizing Opportunities for ChildrenToronto
Ernestine’s Women’s ShelterChild and Youth ProgramToronto
Ernestine’s Women’s ShelterHousing and Mental Health and Harm ReductionToronto
Ernestine’s Women’s ShelterCounselling Program and CookToronto
Eshkiniigjik Naandwechigegamig, Aabiish Gaa Binjibaaying – ENAGB Youth ProgramENAGB Youth DevelopmentToronto
ESS Support ServicesAdult Day ServicesToronto
AgencyProgramRegion
Family Day Care ServicesEarly Learning and Parenting-Flemingdon ParkToronto
Family Day Care ServicesHome Work Plus (HWP)York
Fife House FoundationLinkage to Care – Increasing access to HIV supports for racialized/BIPOC PHAs (People living with HIV/AIDS)Toronto
Fred VictorThe Integrated Housing Help TeamToronto
Fred VictorMoss Park and Regent Park Food SecurityToronto
Friends of RubyFriends of Ruby Youth ServicesGTA / Region-wide
AgencyProgramRegion
Girls Inc. of York RegionChippewas of Georgina Island First Nations Reservation Youth Leadership Programs Georgina Island First Nation
Girls Inc. of York RegionGirls Inc. Youth Leadership ProgramsYork
AgencyProgramRegion
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, Georgina Island First Nation
Human Endeavour IncorporationHOPE – Healthy Outcomes of Preventive EngagementsYork
AgencyProgramRegion
Inn From the Cold Inc.Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’ By World ProgramYork
Inn From the Cold Inc.Inn TeamYork
International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF)Women in Tech: Disrupting the Algorithm GTA / Region-wide
Interval HouseCommunity Programs – Building Economic Self-Sufficiency (BESS)Toronto
Islamic Society of North America – CanadaYouth HubPeel
AgencyProgramRegion
Jericho Youth ServicesYouth Leadership DevelopmentYork
Jericho Youth ServicesAfter School Program York
Jessie’s-The June Callwood Centre for Young WomenCounselling & Mental HealthToronto
Jessie’s-The June Callwood Centre for Young WomenPerinatal, Parenting, and Early Childhood ProgramToronto
Jewish Russian Speaking Community of OntarioJRCC Furniture Depot (FD)York
Job SkillsEmployment Settlement and Case ManageYork
John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-DufferinCounsellingPeel
John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-DufferinHousing Support ProgramPeel
John Howard Society of York RegionReintegration ProgramYork
Jumpstart Refugee TalentRefugee Talent HubGTA / Region-wide
AgencyProgramRegion
La Passerelle-I.D.E. (trusteed by OCASI)Vers une inclusion réussieGTA / Region-wide
Labour Education CentreTradelinx Wrap Around ServicesToronto
Lady Ballers CampLBC Green Energy Efficiency BuildersPeel
Learning Disabilities Association of Peel RegionLearning Disabilities Education and Skills Development ProgramPeel
Learning Disabilities Association of York RegionResource CenterYork
Literacy Council York-SimcoeLearn, Work, Succeed (LWS)York
LOFT Community ServicesTransitional Gender ProgramToronto
Lumenus Community ServicesThe StudioToronto
Lumenus Community ServicesStrong Start: Early Parenting ProgramToronto
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
AgencyProgramRegion
Native Canadian Centre of TorontoYouth Cedar Basket-Youth Social EnterpriseToronto
Native Canadian Centre of TorontoN’dodemnaanik Naandwechigegamig – A Place for Healing Our FamiliesToronto
Newcomer Centre of PeelStronger parents, Stronger Community ProjectPeel
Nia Centre for the ARtsKuumba AfterschoolToronto
North York Harvest Food BankFoodReachToronto
North York Seniors CentreWrap Around Support ServicesToronto
North York Women’s ShelterTrauma Counselling and TherapyToronto
NPower CanadaInclusive Digital Upskilling InitiativeGTA / Region-wide
AgencyProgramRegion
Ontario Nonprofit NetworkPolicy advocacy for thriving communities: strengthening nonprofit policy advocacy for an equitable economy and inclusive societyGTA / Region-wide
Opportunity For AdvancementWomen Under StressToronto
Opportunity For AdvancementPreparing For ChangeToronto
Opportunity For AdvancementWomen’s Employment Development ProgramToronto
AgencyProgramRegion
Park People/ Amis des parcsSparking ChangeToronto
Parya Trillium FoundationParya’s Inclusive Community ServiceYork
Peacebuilders International (Canada)Student Family Empowerment Project Toronto
Peel Family Education CentreParents As Partners ProgramPeel
Peel Senior LinkCreditvale Mills Community Wellness Hub Sustainability InitiativePeel
Progress PlaceWeston/Mount Dennis Community CollaborativeToronto
AgencyProgramRegion
Rapport Youth & Family ServicesECLYPSE Youth Centre (Bramalea)Peel
Rapport Youth & Family ServicesECLYPSE Youth Centre (Central Brampton)Peel
Reconnect Community Health ServicesHealth and Wellness Centre for Seniors Toronto
Restoration and Empowerment for Social Transition CentresTransitional Housing Support for Black and At-Risk YouthPeel
Rexdale Community Health CentreSteps to Excellence Program (STEP)Toronto
Rexdale Community HubCommunity Grocery Store ModelToronto
Riverdale Immigrant Women’s CentreFood Service and Hospitality Training (FSHT)Toronto
Routes Connecting CommunitiesConnecting Seniors – GeorginaYork
AgencyProgramRegion
S.E.A.S. CentreCommunity WellnessToronto
SAAAC Autism CentreCaregiver Skills TrainingToronto
SAAAC Autism CentreGoodness Gift Social EnterpriseToronto
SAAAC Autism CentreLiving and Learning Toronto
Scadding Court Community CentreSteps to LearningToronto
Scarborough Women’s CentreSupporting women in transition: Counselling program Toronto
Senior Persons Living ConnectedJoin the SCENE – Seniors and Caregivers Enabling Neighbourhood Empowerment 請參與SCENE SCENE에 참여하세요 (SCENE) சசருங்கள்Toronto, York
Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP)Green Spaces Peel
SMILE Canada – Support ServicesSMILE’s Independent Living ProgramPeel
Social Services Network for the York RegionRISE for Seniors (Reducing Isolation and Social Exclusion)York
Somali Women’s and Children’s Support NetworkYouth Moving Beyond the Criminal Justice SystemToronto
Somali Women’s and Children’s Support NetworkYouth LoungeToronto
South Asian Legal Clinic of OntarioSupporting Low-Income Racialized People Facing Gender-Based ViolenceGTA / Region-wide
South Asian Women’s CentreSupporting South Asian women cope with Post Pandemic Gender Based Violence Toronto
South Riverdale Community Health CentreConnected Seniors, Connected Community Toronto
South Riverdale Community Health CentreSystems Support and Navigation for Racialized Seniors Toronto
St. Alban’s Boys and Girls ClubYouth Toronto
St. Alban’s Boys and Girls ClubChildrens after school Program Toronto
St. Alban’s Boys and Girls ClubChildrens Summer Camp Toronto
St. Leonard’s Place PeelRecreational Therapy ProgramPeel
StepStones for YouthStepStones’ Youth Mentor Connections ProgramGTA / Region-wide
StepStones for YouthSafe at Home: StepStones’ Youth Homelessness Prevention ProgramToronto
Stolen From Africa / Volé D’AfriqueThe Level Up Project: Knowledge, Voice, ActionToronto
Storefront Humber Inc.Adult Day ProgramToronto
Storefront Humber Inc.In Home Support for SeniorsToronto
Storefront Humber Inc.Elderly Persons CentreToronto
Street Haven at the CrossroadsAddiction ServicesToronto
Street Haven at the CrossroadsShelter ServicesToronto
Street Health Community Nursing FoundationCommunity, Health, Education & Co-ordinating Kits (CHECK)Toronto
Success Beyond Limits Education ProgramSBL School-Year ProgramToronto
Success Beyond Limits Education ProgramSBL Summer ProgramToronto
Sunshine Centres for SeniorsSunshine Centres at Sackville & Davenport Toronto
Sunshine Centres for SeniorsSt. James Town Seniors ProgramToronto
Surrey PlaceParenting Enhancement Program (PEP) – Early InterventionToronto
Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family CentreEarly Years and Family Intervention Program Toronto
Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family CentreSchool-age ProgramToronto
Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family CentreCommunity Connected ProgramToronto
AgencyProgramRegion
TAIBU CHCBlack Wellness Policy Development ProjectToronto
The Centre for Spanish-Speaking PeoplesNewcomer Settlement ProgramToronto
The Centre for Spanish-Speaking PeoplesWomen’s ProgramToronto
The Dam – Develop Assist MentorMeadowvale Drop-inPeel
The Housing Help CentreMultilingual Multicultural Settlement and Integration from Victims of ViolenceToronto
The Journey Neighbourhood CentreHealthy CommunitiesPeel
The Learning Centre for GeorginaRise Up for EquityYork
Abiona CentreCommunity Housing Support for Adolescent MothersToronto
The Mississauga Food BankTMFB-Peel Food Action Council Food Security ProgramPeel
The Reading PartnershipKidsReadTOToronto
The Reading PartnershipLiteracy Lives HereToronto, GTA / Region-wide
The RedwoodResident Services ProgramToronto
The RedwoodWomen in Trades and TechnologyToronto, GTA / Region-wide
The Remix ProjectProfessional Arts Training Program GTA / Region-wide
The Stop Community Food CentreCommunity Action ProgramToronto
The Toronto Green Community Inc.RAINscapeTOToronto
The Vitanova FoundationWomen Addiction Treatment ProgramGTA / Region-wide
Thunder Woman Healing Lodge SocietyNiigaan M’NikengToronto
Times Change Women’s Employment ServiceDigital Training CentreToronto
Times Change Women’s Employment ServiceWorkforce Training ProgramToronto
Together Project, a project of MakeWay Charitable SocietyThe Welcome Group ProgramPeel
Toronto and Region Conservation AuthorityBuilding a Healthy Connected BramaleaPeel
Toronto Centre for Community Learning & DevelopmentImmigrant Women Integration ProgramToronto
Toronto Community Benefits NetworkCareer Track – Employer Portal and TrackingToronto
Toronto Intergenerational Partnerships in CommunityStretching Your DollarsToronto
Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls ClubsChildren’s ServicesToronto
Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls ClubsYouth ServicesToronto
Toronto People With AIDS FoundationToronto
Toronto Region Immigrant Employment CouncilTRIEC Mentoring PartnershipGTA / Region-wide
TransCare Community Support ServicesAdult Day ProgramToronto
TransCare Community Support ServicesSenior TransportationToronto
Transition House IncorporatedTransition House GTA / Region-wide
AgencyProgramRegion
Unison Health and Community ServicesGreen Markets Toronto
University SettlementSettlementToronto
University SettlementMiddle YearsToronto
AgencyProgramRegion
VHA Home HealthCareHoarding Support ProgramToronto
VHA Home HealthCareParent Relief and Connect Toronto
VHA Home HealthCareSupport for Families in CrisisToronto
Victim Services of PeelSAFE in PeelPeel
Victim Services of PeelCrisis InterventionPeel
Victim Services of York Region IncorporatedCrisis Intervention ProgramYork
Vita Community Living Services and Mens Sana Families for Mental HealthMens Sana Day ProgramYork
Volunteer Centre of TorontoCommunity Engagement Toronto
Volunteer Centre of TorontoEngaging Organizations Toronto
Volunteer Mississauga Brampton CaledonPeel SERVES (Socioeconomic Resilience and Volunteer Engagement System)Peel
AgencyProgramRegion
Wellesley InstituteCommunity Knowledge ProgramGTA / Region-wide
Weston Frontlines CentreOn the Frontlines of Food SecurityToronto
Women’s Centre of York RegionMaking ChangesYork
Women’s Habitat of EtobicokeHousing Support ProgramToronto
Women’s Habitat of EtobicokeWomen’s Support ProgramToronto
Women’s Health in Women’s Hands CHCCounselling and Connections for Racialized Women Toronto
Women’s Hostel Inc, O/A Nellie’sE.V.A. – End Violence and Abuse ProgramToronto
Women’s Hostel Inc, O/A Nellie’sWomen on the Move (“WOM”) Toronto
Women’s Hostel Inc, O/A Nellie’sHer Share-Blue ApronToronto
Workers Action centreBuilding Stronger Community Voice For ChangeToronto
Working for ChangeParkdale Green Thumbs EnterpriseToronto
Working for ChangeOut of this WorldToronto
AgencyProgramRegion
Yonge Street MissionCommunity Capacity Building and the Women’s Development NetworkToronto
York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and FamiliesCommunity OutreachYork
York Region Food NetworkSeeds for Change York
York Region Food NetworkYork Region Food Council York
York Support Services NetworkCommunity OutreachYork, Georgina Island First Nation
Youth Assisting YouthOne to One Youth Mentoring ProgramToronto
Youth Without ShelterEmergency ProgramToronto
Youth Without ShelterLife Skills ProgramToronto
Youth Without ShelterStay In School Program Toronto