What we’re up to right now in community
Here’s a roundup of our latest news and events, including research report launches, community stories and special announcements from United Way. Get an in-depth look at our work on the ground in Peel, Toronto and York Region and learn why your support matters more than ever as we recover and rebuild from the pandemic.
September 13, 2025
Building a GTA where everyone belongs
This week, we’re talking about our work on affordable housing, youth unemployment, our CN Tower climb and building strong communities.
September 11, 2025
The power of paying it forward
Inspired by kindness, Yury and Irina Shmuylovich support United Way as Million Dollar Roundtable members, helping GTA communities thrive.
July 31, 2025
Supporting women on the path to meaningful work
Rakhee arrived in Canada with skills and experience but didn’t know how to get a foot in the door. Through a United Way-supported women’s employment program, she gained the confidence, training and support she needed to build a stable future.
July 24, 2025
Opening doors to stable homes for youth
Stable homes are the foundation for everything else. A United Way-supported program helped Vertex find housing and start building a future.
July 16, 2025
Creating space for youth with disabilities to thrive
A United Way-supported program that helps people with disabilities become entrepreneurs helped Zafeer discover his passion for photography.
A transformative gift
An equitable recovery from this crisis belongs to all of us. Learn more about how The Barrett Family Foundation’s $2.6 million investment will help United Way scale support for organizations and programs serving Indigenous, Black, and other racialized populations impacted by poverty.
2020-21 Annual Report
Read our Annual Report for an overview of our progress, as it pertains to building a better region.