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Poverty

November 10, 2025

Living Wage Week: The (Real) Cost of Living in the GTA

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.

November 05, 2025

Five powerful lessons about poverty in the GTA from United Way’s simulator

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.

September 06, 2022

United Way Greater Toronto's 2022 Municipal Election Checklist

There are many ways you can play a part in making this place better for all. This election, don’t miss out on your chance to elect a candidate ready to #TakeActionOnPoverty.