Editor's Picks

Ontario is at a critical point. Housing need is rising, homelessness is growing, federal investment is starting to move but new home construction is slowing in Ontario. Decisions made now will set the course for years. The legislative changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in Schedule 12 of Bill 60, move policy in the wrong direction and will serve to escalate the homelessness crisis across Ontario. The focus should be on keeping people housed while new supply comes online.

At United Way Greater Toronto, we understand that earning a living wage to cover one’s basic necessities is essential to financial stability. We know that along with housing stability, access to services and opportunities to engage in shaping our neighbourhoods, financial stability is a foundation for equitable communities. And we believe investing in these building blocks and the opportunities they create for everyone to thrive benefits us all.

This week we're talking about how we're fighting the rise in homelessness, food insecurity and cost of living in the GTA.

United Way’s Living on the Edge reveals what life is like for one in four families in the GTA living in poverty and how we're helping them find stability.

This week we talk about how we're fighting financial anxiety, our African asylum seekers report and a program for youth in Jane-Finch.

This week, we’re talking about our work on affordable housing, youth unemployment, our CN Tower climb and building strong communities.

This week, we’re talking about youth employment programs, strengthening community hubs, supporting black youth and inclusive employment.

This week, we’re talking about our new grants to protect community spaces, the importance of stable housing, entrepreneurs in the Greater Golden Mile and more.

At United Way Greater Toronto, we know that solving poverty and its interconnected issues requires collective action. That’s why we lead Community Coordination Tables, bringing together more than 500 organizations across the GTA to tackle pressing challenges head-on.

This week, we’re introducing our new President & CEO and talking about food insecurity, employment services, local journalism and more.

This week, we're talking about economic uncertainty, Community Hubs, affordable housing, equitable health systems and more.

Fighting hunger takes more than food. Here’s how we’re tackling the root causes of food insecurity across the GTA with a community-first approach.