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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.

November 21, 2024

Living Wage Week: Financial stability means living wages

At United Way, we know that the equitable neighbourhoods and communities we work towards are only achievable if people are able to enjoy financial stability along with housing stability, access to services and opportunities to engage in shaping their communities.

November 16, 2024

The Star shines a spotlight on our work

This week we’re talking about the Toronto Star’s special section highlighting the impact of our work, from enabling employment solutions to helping at-risk youth find housing and more.

October 19, 2024

Protecting our community spaces

This week we’re talking about community real estate and protecting essential neighbourhood spaces. Any way we can.

September 21, 2024

A bigger, bolder United Way

This week we’re talking about our bold new campaign and the work we’re doing to end local poverty and build a strong GTA. Any way we can

July 18, 2024

How two sisters navigated their settlement journey

With hard work and a helping hand from a United Way-funded agency, Muffad and Shenawar built new lives in Canada

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.

Learn more

2020-21 Annual Report

Read our Annual Report for an overview of our progress, as it pertains to building a better region.

Read the report

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