News Releases

United Way Greater Toronto, in collaboration with creative agency Sid Lee, turned a 150 sq ft. residential parking spot into an affordable one-bedroom rental opportunity for $250/month

United Way Greater Toronto announces over $415,000 in disbursements of the African Resettlement Emergency Fund to 42 organizations.

United Way Greater Toronto announces $250,000 in grants in support of African refugee claimants and asylum seekers across the Greater Toronto Area.

On October 21 and 22, climbers will step up for community by completing the 1,776-step fitness challenge in the event’s first return since being paused for the pandemic.

Lisa Gonsalves, an accomplished public sector professional with a 30-year career, was appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees for United Way Greater Toronto.

After more than 10 years of community advocacy and engagement, the Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre broke ground today at an official ceremony.

Leonard and Williams will partner with UWGT, and corporate, community and labour leaders to drive the largest fundraising campaign in the world -- all united to end poverty.

The May 31st event will provide a pivotal platform for the mayoral candidates to share their plans for addressing the critical social and economic challenges facing Toronto.

On May 31, the mayoral debate, taking place at TMU’s Ted Rogers School of Management and live streamed, will bring together Toronto residents, community leaders and students.

On pace to reach its $110 million goal for the Community Campaign, UWGT announced a $33M funding commitment to 65 Anchor agencies in the GTA.

The “Greater Toronto Non-Profit Community Space Survey” is a newly released research report by Toronto’s Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE) Reference Group.

Ontario United Ways present four areas for the province to invest in that will address the growing roots of poverty and create a lasting impact.