Women and children fleeing domestic violence in the Greater Toronto Area are facing a compounded barrier after leaving unsafe homes: a severe shortage of affordable housing.
A Different Perspective
Centennial College students are getting real world experience and connecting to community through a special partnership with United Way Greater Toronto. Learn more about United Way’s work across Peel, Toronto and York Region through a selection of articles written by Centennial College’s journalism students.
January 07, 2026
Women and children fleeing domestic violence in the Greater Toronto Area are facing a compounded barrier after leaving unsafe homes: a severe shortage of affordable housing.
United Way’s Storefront Starter program provided the mentorship, funding and space that helped Irving turn a decade-old idea into a thriving wellness brand.
Women and children fleeing domestic violence in the Greater Toronto Area are facing a compounded barrier after leaving unsafe homes: a severe shortage of affordable housing.
November 28, 2025
Women often face different barriers while accessing services. Cultural norms or personal comfort levels can make it difficult for some women to participate in mixed-gender settings for activities such as learning English, seeking employment or community programs.
AccessPoint on Danforth offers wraparound supports that help newcomers face the challenges of starting over — from navigating health care to finding housing or employment.
The Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity Initiative (ILEO) is working with community, private and public organizations to ensure local residents benefit from redevelopment.
United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) is supporting Black-led and community-driven solutions in the Greater Toronto Area with a long-term vision for change.
There are thousands of women and children in our communities whose lives have been improved by a small group of dedicated changemakers that share a single goal: to transform women’s lives.
April 30, 2025
Women fight all year long for equal opportunities, the end of gender-based violence and for their rights to be respected. United Way is no different, supporting women on a daily basis.
April 30, 2025
United Way Greater Toronto offers a variety of volunteer engagement opportunities that make your commitment worth it.
United Way has been operating Hubs throughout Greater Toronto since 2008, providing a one-stop-shop system where clients have access to a range of services.
April 10, 2025
Social purpose real estate can help guarantee that communities will still have a meeting place no matter how much rent is increased in Peel, Toronto and York Region, and give them assets that go beyond financial gains.