News Releases

In response to the latest emergency brought on by the COVID-19 Omicron variant, United Way Greater Toronto is mobilizing with community sector partners to ensure that critical community services remain open for those in urgent need. Basics continue to be a priority as many people struggle to get food on the table, and community agencies face challenges in accessing protective equipment for staff providing crucial support services.

New United Way report finds that high-rise renters face affordability, suitability issues.

United Way Greater Toronto will launch its Community Recovery Campaign with its annual Show Your Local Love Day on Thursday, September 23.

United Way Greater Toronto is investing $1.2 million to help agencies respond quickly and effectively to the urgent needs of residents facing the greatest barriers.

United Way Greater Toronto and partners release first assessment of social capital in Peel.

United Way Greater Toronto releases first assessment of social capital in York. Social capital supports one’s well-being and success in good times, but it is particularly essential in hard times.

A $2.6 million investment from the Barrett Family Foundation will help catalyze United Way’s commitment to building an equitable recovery across Peel, Toronto and York Region.

United Way Greater Toronto announces Dale Storey as Campaign Chair and Norie C. Campbell as Major Individual Giving Cabinet Chair

Nine innovative new projects funded by United Way Greater Toronto’s Allan Slaight Seniors Fund will engage vulnerable seniors in creative ways that reduce their social isolation, which has been exacerbated through the pandemic.

Realizing the opportunity for transformational change, UofT’s School of Cities and United Way Greater Toronto have partnered to offer a bold, new leadership development initiative.

United Way Greater Toronto will mark its annual Show Your Local Love Day on Friday, September 25, galvanizing everyone in the GTA to come together online to fight local poverty by learning more about the issues impacting our region and making a donation.

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations in Canada – including right here in the GTA, where recent health data shows certain groups and neighbourhoods have been more adversely affected by COVID-19.