Become a Member of United Way
Voting Members of United Way are essential to our fight against poverty in communities across Peel, Toronto and York Region. Members are invited to attend our Annual Meeting of the Members to vote on the appointment of Trustees, auditors, and other special business, receive the annual audited financial statements, and hear reports on our work in the community.
Show your local love for community by becoming a Member and help us build and strengthen a crucial community safety net to support people living in poverty.
What is Membership?
Both individuals and organizations are eligible to become Members, the rights are the same for both. If you meet the Membership qualification (one of the following: 2025 UWGT donor; OR 2025 UWGT volunteer; OR you live or work in Peel, Toronto or York Region), we invite you to apply for Membership for the April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 term. Our Board of Trustees will review and approve Memberships no later than March 31, 2026.
Our Membership application process is simple, accessible, and free. Please complete the Membership application online, or download, complete, and return a hard copy. Though there is no cost to Membership, to be considered, your application must be received by March 2, 2026.
If you are a returning member or if this is your first time applying for UWGT membership as an individual or organization – Click here to apply online
Download a hard copy of the application here: Individual Application | Organization Application
Application deadline: March 2, 2026
Our UWGT Membership Rights and Responsibilities contains more information about Membership. If you need additional information, please email corporatesecretary@uwgt.org.
* Organizations will need to identify a primary Membership contact. Typically, this is someone who has official signing authority or who is authorized to vote on behalf of the organization.